The Winthrop Town Council approved two appropriations for water and sewer projects that will help upgrade infrastructure on Winthrop Street during last week’s regular meeting. The first appropriation was $1.666 million for the cost of the sewer main rehabilitation project…
Richard Thibeau to be inducted into USA 80-Plus Hockey Hall of Fame
Richard “Dick” Thibeau will be inducted into the USA Hockey 80-Plus Hall of Fame at a ceremony Sept. 26 at Blue Sport Stable in Superior, Colorado. The non-profit senior hockey organization celebrates the passion, dedication, and achievements of hockey players…
Sand Sculpture Festival Returns to Revere
This past weekend the city held its annual International Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival.
Dead Humpback Whale Washes ashore in Winthrop
By Adam Swift A young humpback whale was stranded at high tide and washed ashore on Washington Avenue last week. The whale was stranded around 12:30 p.m., according to officials from Whale and Dolphin Conservation. A team from WDC was…
Bidding Underway for New Fire Station
Staff Report The bidding process for the new fire station at the old middle school site is underway. “The Bid Documents for the new Fire Station are out,” Town Manager Tony Marino stated in this week’s report to the town…
WPD Welcomes Two New Full-time Officers
Staff Report The Winthrop Police Department recently announced the swearing-in and hiring of new police officers Vanessa LaFlamme and Matthew Correale. Officer LaFlamme was hired in 2018 as a reserve officer and worked eight years part time for Winthrop Police…