The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold two community input meetings in the coming weeks locally and in Boston for both casino proposals. First, on Tuesday, March 25, the MGC will hold a public input hearing at the South Boston…
Chamber Accepting Scholarship Applications
Applications are now available for the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and Helen D’Alelio Family Foundation/Dunkin Donuts at the Bridge High School Scholarships. A $500 scholarship award will be given to the two top essay responses to the following question: “If…
Councilors’ Criticism of Bob DeLeo Is Not Right
Being  possibly the second most powerful person in Massachusetts, one can expect to be criticized for state policies. As the play “Death of the Salesman†states, “It comes with the territory.†We have disagreed with Speaker Robert DeLeo over state…
What’s Old Is New Again: Citizens Seeking to Form Group
People arriving for the Town Council Spring Forum Tuesday night were greeted by Point Shirley resident Dawn Manning, who was distributing leaflets for a community meeting to be held Friday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Point Shirley Association…
Town Manager Is Right on: Digitizing Records Is the Way to Go
Town Manager James McKenna said at the Town Council meeting that he wants to bring Winthrop into the 21st century with the digitizing of all town records. We believe that McKenna is once again right on the mark with this…
Police Blotter 03-20-2014
Monday, March 10 Party on Payson Street requesting EMS for her husband who is not feeling well. Transferred to Action EMD. Caller on Linden Street requesting an ambulance transport for her mother. Transferred to Action EMD. Caller reports there is…