A couple of weeks ago when resident and Point Shirley advocate Dawn Manning, of Elliot Street, found out about the latest mitigation/memorandum of understanding agreement between Winthrop and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, she was livid. She accused the town…
Beachfront Bargain Hunt Highlights Winthrop
By Kate Anslinger It’s the talk of the town. The Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV) will be featuring Winthrop in one of the upcoming episodes of Beachfront Bargain Hunt. The popular program follows a new family every week, on…
Capobianco Takes Out Nomination Papers for School Committee Seat
Valentino Capobianco, former legislative aide to Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, took out nomination papers at the offices of Town Clerk Carla Vitale Wednesday morning at Town Hall. Capobianco said he will be seeking a seat on the…
Area Activist Fran Rowan Dies at 79
Fran Rowan, who spent a lifetime selflessly helping the people of East Boston with kindness and charity, has died. Rowan, a local legend who possessed the uncanny ability to make most people around her believe in the causes she was…
Police Blotter 09-10-2015
Monday, August 31 Caller on Hermon Street reports that she has not heard from her husband who is a diabetic. WFD and Unit 91 dispatched to the residence. U nits were able to contact the resident that everything was fine.…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you Coach Rachel Mustone and Coach Stephanie Bono Dear Editor:  Coaches Rachel Mustone and Stephanie Bono have been a part of the Winthrop cheerleading community since their days as Winthrop Youth Football cheerleaders began approximately 18 years ago. They…