Photos by Robert Marra Jr. The Winthrop Girls Basketball team extended their run in the playoffs Tuesday night at Essex Tech by besting rival St. Mary’s 47-44. The girls were in control of the game and fought off a fierce…
Engman to Run for Precinct 4 Council Seat
Heather Engman has announced that she will be a candidate for the Precinct 4 position on the Winthrop Town Council in the 2015 elections this fall. Engman, a 39-year-old attorney, said she made the decision to run for the seat…
Maceros to be Honored by Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) will honor John and Trudy Macero of Winthrop for their sustained commitment to providing children in Winthrop with quality arts education in school and afterschool. The award presentation will take place at Wednesday, March 11…
Parking Meters in Grovers Ave. Lot are Off the Table
 WINTHROP – The town manager has taken off the table an idea to have paid parking at a lot on Grovers Avenue. Not finding the support he would need, Town Manager James McKenna told the Town Council he was taking…
Police Blotter 03-05-2015
Monday, February 23 Caller on Maryland Avenue reports a yellow lab type dog appears to have been struck by a car. Male party walked into the lobby requesting an ambulance, stating he is feeling under the weather. Party on Beach…
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HEATHER ENGMAN IS IN The biggest news story of the week is the announcement by attorney-at-law Heather Engman that she will be a candidate for the Precinct 4 seat on the Winthrop Town Council. Winthrop residents often saw Heather at…