FACES IN THE CROWD:  Winthrop High students paid tribute to the team’s three seniors Jake LaFratta, Harry Floyd, and Loran Shuka, by toting their facial images throughout the game.
Month: February 2016
Winthrop Real Estate Prices are Up by Double Digits
By Sue Ellen Woodcock As area real estate agents get ready for the spring selling season they know that 2015 is shedding a good look on the market. Comparing 2015 sales figures and selling prices show that sales are up…
B&B Ordinance Hearing Planned for March10
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 10 on changes to the town ordinance as it pertains to bed and breakfast establishments and transient housing. The change in the ordinance comes from…
Macero Seeks 4 Percent Increase for 2016 School Budget
By Kate Anslinger After diligent review and assessing the needs of the district, Superintendent of Schools John Macero is requesting more than $18 million to operate the Winthrop schools next year. This is a four percent increase over last year’s…
Residents Appear Before Council Asking for Town Dog Park
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just about every city and town has one now and people in Winthrop are now seeking their own dog park. Resident Debbie Carroll spoke for a group of people in front of the Town Council, explaining…
News Briefs
WINTHROP TOWN DEMOCRATIC MEETING The Winthrop Town Democratic Meeting announced today it is scheduled to meet March 7th, 6:30p.m at the Winthrop Senior Center.  The Committee will convene to elect offices and to select delegates to the upcoming Suffolk &…
Police Blotter 02-25-2016
Monday, February 15 Water leak reported on Sagamore Avenue. DPW was notified. Plumber called requesting a water meter from the town for residence on Forrest Street. DPW notified. Party on Pleasant Street called to report that they had frozen pipes…
Letter to the Editor
Supporting Rigas Dear Editor: In 2014, voters sent a clear message that they wanted common-sense reforms that will make Massachusetts great. Now just over a year later, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito are already fulfilling many of…
Joe Boncore Packs the Hall
State Senate candidate Joe Boncore drew a capacity crowd to the Beachmont VFW Hall last Friday. What was impressive was that not only were there many supporters from Winthrop in attendance, but also scores from across the district. Joe was…
Mike Eruzione’s Magic Moment
Sports fans know the date very well. It was 36 years ago today, Feb. 24. 1980, when U.S. hockey captain Mike Eruzione and his teammates defeated Finland to win the Gold Medal, completing an incredible two weeks of ice hockey…