Month: December 2012

New Police Officer

Several Winthrop Reserve officers were installed as members of the Winthrop Police Department in a ceremony at Town Hall. In the above photo Lt. Frank Scarpa congratulates Winthrop Police Department reserve officer Frank Tranfaglia and his parents, Frank and Lisa,…

Police Blotter 12-20-2012

Monday, December 10 Caller reports an alarm sound somewhere in the area near Amelia Avenue. Officers report finding alarm on Pleasant Park Road. Person on first floor states people do live in upper floors. We can’t gain access to the…

Lady Vikings Win First Two Contests

The Winthrop High girls basketball team opened its season on a positive note with a pair of victories over Northeastern Conference rivals Swampscott and Gloucester this past week. Friday’s season opener against Swampscott, which has been one of the top…

Obituaries 12-20-2012

Marie Guidi Longtime Assistant Town Treasurer Marie J. (Russo) Guidi of Winthrop died in Reading on December 15 after a long illness. She was 97 years old. A lifelong resident of Winthrop, she was the loving daughter of the late…