Accused of trying to run over officer during escape attempt By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. A suspected drug dealer, who has already been charged by Winthrop police once and is awaiting trial on those charges, got more than he bargained for…
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Massport meeting on health study related to centerfield taxiway
Massport officials have asked the town to organize a meeting to talk about an air quality health study at the airport, which must be completed in Winthrop and other surrounding communities, before Massport can begin construction of the centerfield taxiway…
Primary Election day nears
Town Clerk advises June 6 last day to register to vote in June 26 general election By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. With the days ticking away in their race to replace former Senator Robert Travaglini, State Representative Anthony Petrucelli of East…
Planning Board recommends approval of SDOD for hospital site
Measure will go before Town Council for consideration By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop Planning Board voted 4-0, with one member absent, Wednesday night to recommend that the Winthrop Town Council consider the application by Winthrop Cove Realty Trust to…
Water main breaks force closing of high school
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Two water main breaks near Winthrop High School have forced the temporary closure of the high school and the loss of water and sewer service to about 18 homes in the immediate vicinity. According to Public…
Winthrop Senate debate shows differences, similarities in candidates
By John Lynds Political Analysis The series of debates held in the district last week between the two senatorial candidates running for Senator Robert Travaglini’s vacated seat proved one thing-one decisive issue doesn’t separate the candidates, and in the final…
School Committee approves contract extension for Jenkins
New deal provides larger base salary, fewer bonuses By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop School Committee announced last night that they had reached an agreement with Winthrop Superintendent of Schools Steve Jenkins on a contract extension through the 2010 school…
Logan taxiway plan to be discussed on WCAT
Winthrop residents will be offered the chance to share their views on the $50 million Logan Airport Centerfield Taxiway, during a May 17 WCAT telecast by the town’s Noise, Air Pollution and Airport Hazards Committee. Residents will be asked to…
Winthrop man arrested in rape of teen
Suspect being held, further charges pending By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. 23-year old Douglas Bitopolous of 98 Bellevue Avenue is behind bars this week, after being arrested and charged with kidnapping, statutory rape of a child, aggravated rape and indecent assault…
$1.7 million grant awarded to complete pier
Council President Reilly announces Seaport Advisory Council approval By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The last piece of a multi-million dollar pier and terminal project at Winthrop’s public landing slipped nicely into place Tuesday afternoon, when the Seaport Advisory Council voted to…