Accused of trying to run over officer during escape attempt By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. A suspected drug dealer, who has already been charged by Winthrop police once and is awaiting trial on those charges, got more than he bargained for…
Massport meeting on health study related to centerfield taxiway
Massport officials have asked the town to organize a meeting to talk about an air quality health study at the airport, which must be completed in Winthrop and other surrounding communities, before Massport can begin construction of the centerfield taxiway…
Primary Election day nears
Town Clerk advises June 6 last day to register to vote in June 26 general election By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. With the days ticking away in their race to replace former Senator Robert Travaglini, State Representative Anthony Petrucelli of East…
Planning Board recommends approval of SDOD for hospital site
Measure will go before Town Council for consideration By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop Planning Board voted 4-0, with one member absent, Wednesday night to recommend that the Winthrop Town Council consider the application by Winthrop Cove Realty Trust to…
Water main breaks force closing of high school
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Two water main breaks near Winthrop High School have forced the temporary closure of the high school and the loss of water and sewer service to about 18 homes in the immediate vicinity. According to Public…
Winthrop Senate debate shows differences, similarities in candidates
By John Lynds Political Analysis The series of debates held in the district last week between the two senatorial candidates running for Senator Robert Travaglini’s vacated seat proved one thing-one decisive issue doesn’t separate the candidates, and in the final…