WINTHROP TOWN DEMOCRATIC MEETING The Winthrop Town Democratic Meeting announced today it is scheduled to meet March 7th, 6:30p.m at the Winthrop Senior Center.  The Committee will convene to elect offices and to select delegates to the upcoming Suffolk &…
Police Blotter 02-25-2016
Monday, February 15 Water leak reported on Sagamore Avenue. DPW was notified. Plumber called requesting a water meter from the town for residence on Forrest Street. DPW notified. Party on Pleasant Street called to report that they had frozen pipes…
Letter to the Editor
Supporting Rigas Dear Editor: In 2014, voters sent a clear message that they wanted common-sense reforms that will make Massachusetts great. Now just over a year later, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito are already fulfilling many of…
Joe Boncore Packs the Hall
State Senate candidate Joe Boncore drew a capacity crowd to the Beachmont VFW Hall last Friday. What was impressive was that not only were there many supporters from Winthrop in attendance, but also scores from across the district. Joe was…
Mike Eruzione’s Magic Moment
Sports fans know the date very well. It was 36 years ago today, Feb. 24. 1980, when U.S. hockey captain Mike Eruzione and his teammates defeated Finland to win the Gold Medal, completing an incredible two weeks of ice hockey…
Condolences to the Rutherford Family
We extend our condolences to the family of longtime Winthrop resident Judith A. Rutherford, who passed away February 20. Mrs. Rutherford was a well-known employee for many years at the former Winthrop Federal Credit Union and the Webster First Federal…