By Kate Anslinger One of the major focuses of Monday night’s School Committee meeting was the debate as to whether the district should go forward with the familiar MCAS test or to move over to the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment…
News Briefs
The Town’s swearing in ceremony will take place Jan. 4 Newly elected members of the Town Council, the School Committee, Library Trustees and Housing Authority members will be sworn into office on Jan. 4, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the…
Police Blotter 12-10-2015
Monday, November 30 Caller reports there is a construction truck blocking Faun Bar Avenue and a trash truck going the wrong way on Prospect Avenue. Officer reports a crew working in several areas at once. One Safety Officer is assigned,…
Donald Trump Crosses the Line
As our regular readers know, we typically do not delve into the subject of national politics. However, we feel it is incumbent upon each and every American, including ourselves, to express in whatever forum we may find ourselves — whether…
Thank You, Anthony Petruccelli
The announcement by State Senator Anthony Petruccelli that he will be resigning from office to take a job with the firm of Kearney, Donovan, and McGee, removes from the local scene a dedicated legislator who did much for our town…
Sports 12-10-2015
From the Press Box sponsored by: Winthrop Book depot The New Winthrop Girl’s Basketball Coach By: Jim Lederman The rivalry between Swampscott and Winthrop dates back to the 1940’s. The Big Blue and Winthrop dominated the NEC in basketball. In…