Online Fall Forums on School Override Scheduled in Oct.
By Adam Swift The Winthrop School Committee and superintendent are holding virtual town hall meetings the next three Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, and 30 to discuss the proposed $4,950,000 Proposition 2-½ override for the schools that will be on the…
No to 3A Committee hosts forum Monday
By Adam Swift The Winthrop Says No to 3A Committee held a well-attended public forum at the Point Shirley Association on Monday evening. Some of the topics discussed included the committee’s exemption case for Winthrop that is expected to be…
School Committee holds moment of silence for Coach Bob DeFelice
The school committee held a moment of silence in honor of Bob DeFelice at the beginning of its meeting Monday night. DeFelice, the former Winthrop High football coach, Boston College baseball player, and legendary baseball coach and athletic director at…
WIHA Members are Treated to a Witching Tale at Meeting
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Growing up in New Hampshire, Greg Houle remembered the retold family lore regarding his ancestors’ involvement in the Salem witch trials. Although he has had a life-long passion for history, Houle had dismissed that…
WHS golf team wins two more The tourney-bound Winthrop High golf team enjoyed a successful week, winning two more matches to improve to 11-6-1 on the season. The Vikings celebrated Senior Day in appropriate fashion with a 40.5-31.5 victory over Lynn Classical…