Winthrop Fire Chief Paul Flanagan oversaw a major water distribution effort to Winthrop residents in response to the ruptured water pipe break Saturday in Weston that affected the 2.5 million residents in the area. Flanagan contacted MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management…
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Fucillo joins Tufts Univ. staff – Legendary WHS coach says he was in the ‘right place at the right time’
When Tony Fucillo “retired†as the Winthrop High football coach following the 2006 season, most Viking fans felt at some point the legendary mentor would return to the game at some point. The thinking was that Tony Fucillo was too…
24-hour shift – Firefighter’s day-long run/walk will raise money for Viking Pride, promote fitness
Winthrop firefighter Michael Lopez, with the department just over three years, is making a statement to his adopted home. He’s here and he wants to help – and not just at the scene of a fire, or car accident, or…
Say high to Jake Connors
Pat McGee was so proud she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. The Hall of Fame boys track coach had just watched one of her captains, senior John “Jake†Connors, break the school’s 34-year-old high jump record by soaring…
‘Brownbagging’ policy discussed – Business owner critical of process, lack of input
Cindy Levins, co-owner of the Luna Boutique and Moonstruck Café, said while she accepts the Town Council’s decision to institute a "brownbagging" ordinance, she’s disappointed in the council’s vote to implement a $400 fee that certain food establishments will now…
Budget process isn’t going to be easy; state aid reduced $400,000
If you think what happens at the State House does not affect the quality of life in Winthrop, take a good look at the coming year’s Town budget. Town officials were wrestling with an almost $400,000 deficit in the budget…
Breaking into the business – Magee works on independent film, ‘Breaking Upwards’
Jillian Magee is accustomed to being in front of an audience. She was an award-winning actor for the Winthrop High drama team in the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival in each of her four years. But this semester McGee, a…
A losing strategy by the State Senate
Some generals and politicians fight to win and some fight to lose. During the first two years of the Civil War, the Union Army was camped on the banks of the Potomac River. General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern…
Council to take a look at ‘Brown Bag’ policy
There’s the blue plate special at restaurants, and now the Winthrop Town Council is looking at a Brown Bag special for the town’s restaurants. Brown Bagging has long been practiced in Winthrop and it involves customers bringing their own beer…
McKenna and Turco find common ground
Town Council President Jeffrey Turco and Town Manager James McKenna are moving ahead in amicable fashion following the council’s executive session Monday night at Town Hall. The on-again, off-again executive session – first planned for last Tuesday night but postponed…