The Viking Pride Foundation reached a new and majestic milestone, surpassing $750,000 in donations to the town since the organization’s inception in February, 2004. The most recent donation to the Winthrop schools by VPF was a substantial one, a $10,000…
Month: December 2012
Rising Home Heating Costs Have Homeowners Worried
If last year’s mild winter was a gift from God for those who pay close attention to their heating bills, one can certainly not expect another such generous gift this year. Projections for a much colder winter this year, along…
Gordon Named CFO
Town Manager James McKenna announced the appointment of Timothy J. Gordon as the new chief financial officer (CFO) for the Town of Winthrop Tuesday night at the outset of the Town Council meeting. Gordon, 47, was selected from a field…
New School Proposal: It Makes the Most Sense in Every Respect
After listening to Superintendent of Schools John Macero eloquently present the options for new school construction vs. renovation, and viewing the cost numbers, it’s clear that the construction of a new school for grades 6-12 is the best solution to…
Sports 12-06-2012
WHS boys hoop team hosts Malden Tuesday in opener It will be a new coach and a new era for the Winthrop High boys basketball program when the Vikings take to the floor Tuesday evening in the Holland Gymnasium to…
Viking Pride at $750,000 Mark Large Donation Milestone
The numbers are simply astounding in our news story that the Viking Pride Foundation — an organization that was started to help students with athletic user fees — has reached the $750,000 mark in donations to our town. That’s right:…
Welcome to Our New CFO: Timothy Gordon Steps into Key Position
We knew that Town Manager James McKenna had a very important announcement to make at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting because it was moved to the very top of the agenda just moments after the Pledge of Allegiance. McKenna announced to…
Police Blotter 12-06-2012
Monday, November 26 Report of alarm activation at Town Hall. IT director Ruocco reports that all is fine. Employee had accidentally opened a secure door inside the building. Alarm company also called back to cancel. Report of a problem with…
Obituaries 12-06-2012
Mary “Sue†McBrine-(Pritzky) Bank of America Retiree Mary S. “Sue†McBrine-(Pritzky) of Winthrop passed away at home on November 28. She was 60 years old. Her life was dedicated to the love of her family, grandson, and dogs. Prior to…