The Winthrop School Department has finalized the new Winthrop Public Schools grade configurations for the 2014-2015 school year while construction on a new Middle/High School commences. The plan was discussed at the last Winthrop School Committee meeting and approved. Superintendent…
Deer Island Tour Well Done
More than 80 residents enjoyed a presentation and guided tour of the MWRA Deer Island Treatment plant Saturday. It was an informative and interesting event and we’re pleased that so many Winthropites accepted the MWRA’s invitation to visit the plant.…
Winthrop Beach Renourishment and Sand Installation Begins
Town Council President Peter Gill was on hand as the first trucks unloaded the sand that will help renourish Winthrop Beach and provide much-needed shoreline protection and mitigation of flood conditions during severe weather. There will be many trucks carrying…
Massport Authority’s Michael Vatalaro in Community Relations
We’ve known Michael Vatalaro since his days as a basketball and baseball captain at Winthrop High School and his years as a shortstop for the Salem State University baseball team — and actually even in his days as a Winthrop…
Police Blotter 05-15-2014
Monday, May 5 Caller on Summit Avenue reports hearing someone walking around upstairs. Officers checked the third floor and nothing there. Motor vehicle stopped for violation at Main and Pleasant Street. Traffic citation issued to the operator. W92 stopped motor…
Softball Team Wins, Three, Now at 11-5
The Winthrop High softball team won three of its four games this past week to make it 10 victories in their last 11 outings and improve their season’s mark to 11-5. The lone bump in the road for the Lady…