There were a lot of shout outs going around the room at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce awards event on Saturday evening, Jan. 28, at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel, as presenters and speakers took the stage and shared their stories.…
Macero Finalist for Stoneham Superintendent Job
By Kate Anslinger After narrowing down a pool of 47 applicants, the Stoneham School Committee announced four finalists, and Winthrop School Superintendent John Macero is one of them. Along with Macero, the four other candidates who will vie for the…
Baker Forecasts More State Aid for Winthrop in FY’18
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The FY’18 budget year looks good at this point, but there will be some challenges still to overcome such as union contracts, insurance costs and snow removal. Monday night the Finance Commission, Town Manager, the Chief…
News Briefs
RECALL OF RECYCLE TOTE BINS Due to a large amount of damage complaints on the recycling totes that were supplied by Capital Waste approximately three years ago, Capital Waste has convinced the manufacturer to do a complete recall of recycle…
Police Blotter 02-02-2017
Monday, January 23 Walk-in for a scam report. Motor vehicle stop on Walden and Short Street. A warning issued. Female party on Orlando Avenue locked her keys inside the home. Landlord advised her to call the police. Subject needed police…
Let’s Go, Patriots!
Thousands of Winthrop residents will be tuned in to the Super Bowl Sunday night when the New England Patriots take the field against the Atlanta Falcons for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. We like to compare Winthrop High’s football program to…