Sean Montgomery and Ryan Kfoury prepare to release their spinnaker in their N10 sailboat during a youth sailing race off of Winthrop on Tuesday. The regattas, managed by the Cottage Park Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program have been taking place…
Ribbon Cutting Planned at EBNHC Building
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is opening its new facility, “Winthrop Neighborhood Health†in the coming weeks. EBNHC is holding a Ribbon Cutting event to celebrate the completion of the newly renovated building on Tuesday, August 16th from 10:00…
Teachers Fight to Limit Charter School Expansion in District
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop Teacher Association president, Adam Sullivan, was present at last week’s School Committee meeting, suggesting a resolution that will help prevent the spread of local charter schools in the district. Sullivan, along with the majority of the…
Pleasant St SDOD Heads to Council for Vote
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Planning Board approved the SDOD (Special Overlay Development District) on Monday night for the former nursing home at 142 Pleasant St. The owners now head to the Town Council on Tuesday, August 16 to get…
News Briefs
WCAT’S TV PRODUCTION    FOR TEENS WCAT’s next Television Production Course for Teens will begin Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m. This course is free to Winthrop residents 12-17 years old. The curriculum includes basic HD camera operation, microphone use, studio…
Police Blotter 08-11-2016
Monday, August 1 Caller reports three motor vehicles on corner need to be moved. Motor vehicle car stopped for speeding. Caller reports a male party in the lobby complaining about a bad back and needs an ambulance to go to…