Senator Anthony Petruccelli, who served first in the Massachusetts House and later the Senate, announced he will resign from his Senate seat effective sometime in January to take a job in the private sector. Petruccelli, who is currently the Senate’s…
The Holiday Season Is Underway
Christina, Maya and Marc Chapdelaine enjoy the holiday lighting at Winthrop Center on Friday, Nov. 27. The annual event held by Winthrop Chamber of Commerce on the day after Thanksgiving drew scores of residents to the Center and enlivened the…
Last Game as A WHS Viking
For some players, winning the Thanksgiving rivalry game in Revere was a moment that brought tears of joy and astonishment, as it was here with Luigi Spinazzola (68) and friend AJ Winter (20) as they could not believe what they had…
Massport Employees Help at Winthrop Food Pantry
Last week, families and friends throughout the Boston area gathered to give thanks for each other — and the food that symbolizes our national holiday of Thanksgiving. Massport employees joined the Winthrop Community Food Pantry to remember those in our…
Tax Rate is up in 2016
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop property owners will see an increase in their tax bills for fiscal year 2016. The new rate will be $15.37 per $1,000 of valuation, which is a 7.2 percent percent increase over the fiscal year…
Certification of Winthrop Library Could Be More Difficult to Obtain
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The library director has filed a waiver with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to be certified even though the budget is short and the library is not open 50 hours a week. Library Director Diane…