Assistant Chief Financial Officer Michele Karas, a 19-year veteran of Winthrop Town Hall, has decided to accept a position with the city of Everett. One source indicated that Karas had accepted a position managing the city’s parking department, but that…
Police Preparing for Orderly Fourth of July Celebration
By now residents of Point Shirley and the beach areas of town know the drill when it comes to July 4th celebrations in town. Those residents know that they are going to have to put up with a little bit…
Enjoy a “Safe and Sane†Fourth: Don’t Allow Friends to Become a Statistic
Next week brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. As always, Winthrop residents will observe the Fourth as…
Time May Be Now: Town Needs a Human Resources Director
That was an impressive presentation on the town budget by Robert J. Wynne Jr. of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Finance at a recent council meeting. We’re fortunate to have residents such as Mr. Wynne stepping forward to help our…
Police Explorers Need Our Help: Youth Group Contributes to Our Community
Every Winthrop resident would agree that Police Lieutenant Frank Scarpa has provided excellent service during his distinguished in the Police Department. He’s a familiar and trusted face whom we know so well and who has the respect of everybody in…
The Katz Connection: Joel Katz, Son of Former Winthrop High Player Bob Katz, Will Conclude His Career in the Agganis Game Friday Night
Marblehead High football star Joel Katz is following in the footsteps of his father, Bob, who played on the 1964 championship Winthrop High team. “We won every game but one – we lost to Revere and their great quarterback Jim…