By Sue Ellen Woodcock The town is ready for a new athletic facility and on Tuesday night, plans for a new Miller Field and the repair of Lewis Lake drainage were unveiled in front of the town council. While on…
Month: December 2015
The Campaign Trail for the State Senate
Boncore says he will run for Senate seat Winthrop attorney Joseph Boncore confirmed that he will be a candidate for the Senate seat. He will be making an official announcement soon Rep. Aaron Michlewitz will not run for     State Senate…
New Schools Making Steady Progress
By Kate Anslinger “The pride and joy of the new high school is a result of this committee’s efforts,†said Peter Gill at Monday night’s School Building Assistance Committee meeting. “The design of the building is phenomenal and this team…
End of an Era: Gill Presides Over His Last Council Meeting
The best measure of Council President Peter Gill’s contribution to and impact on the town may be realized with the following question: Is Winthrop a better place than it was four years ago? Unquestionably, undeniably, indisputably – it is. From…
News Briefs
TOWN HALL HOURS  FOR THE HOLIDAYS Winthrop Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas. It will also be closed Thursday, Dec. 31 for New Year’s. SHOWCASE TO SHOW FREE CHRISTMAS MOVIE The Showcase Cinemas…
Police Blotter 12-17-2015
Saturday, December 5 Multi calls of a man on a bike that was struck by a vehicle at Revere and Harvard Street. Medical notified. Officers report male subject going to the MGH. The officers are also checking the video from…
Letter to the Editor
Music Matters is in its fifth year Dear Editor: The Winthrop Music Matters organization can’t begin to thank you enough for all the support the community has shown. Working with the School Board, the Administration and some dedicated teachers, the…
How About Those Pats?
The Patriots have clinched their seventh consecutive AFC East Division title and appear well on their way to earning the coveted first-round bye in the playoffs. If all goes according to plan, the Patriots will host the AFC Championship game.…
The Senate Race
The State Senate special election — expected to be held this spring — for Senator Anthony Petruccelli’s seat is drawing a lot of interest and publicity. in Winthrop, popular attorney Joseph Boncore has told his many supporters that he will…
Our Stars on Stage
We congratulate our two young stars of the stage, 11-year-old Haven Pereira and Gorman-Fort Banks School third grader Isabel Reznik. Haven is performing as Belinda Cratchit in the award-winning production of “A Christmas Carol,† her third show this season at…