Lillian Ezaquiel-Blake proudly holding her strawberry shortcake at the annual event that is sponsored by the Winthrop Historical and Improvement Association.
Month: June 2016
Winthrop is Worth It … Voters Say Yes! Override Passes by Huge Margin
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop has proven once again that investment made in the community is certainly worth it! On Tuesday, voters went to the polls and approved a $9.8 million debt-exclusion override to fund the replacement of Miller Field…
Parents and Educators Aim at Saving ESP’s Jobs
By Kate Anslinger A group of parents and educators attended Monday night’s School Committee meeting on a mission to save the ESP’s (Education Support Personnel). “We need to find a way to prevent the loss of ESP’s in the classroom, 
Citizens Concerned About Nursing Home Use
By Kate Anslinger A massive number of concerned residents turned out last Wednesday night to talk about the potential use of the old Gov. Winthrop Nursing Home at 142 Pleasant Street as a methadone clinic. Councilor Russ Sanford set up…
News Briefs
VISIONING MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY A Winthrop Center Business District and Middle School Vision meeting will be held Tuesday, June 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the Winthrop Senior Center, 35 Harvrd St., Winthrop. We’re continuing the conversation about how to…
Police Blotter 06-23-2016
Monday, June 13 Caller reports observing a large flatbed truck strike the bus stop sign at Crystal Cove Avenue and then continue down Shirley Street. Party reports large tree limb down at Buchanan and Putnam Street and it is blocking…
Sensible Gun Control is Needed
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. — The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution The issue of what,…
Happy 100th Birthday, Judge John Ligotti
Although it has been more than 40 years since John Ligotti served as the Clerk Magistrate of the East Boston District Court, there are many residents of this area who still recall a man who helped so many individuals and…
Town Says Yes To Miller Field
The town of Winthrop stood up for its student-athletes, coaches, and residents alike with its overwhelming vote to support funding for the new Miller Field sports complex. Residents of our  sports-minded community that has produced so many championship teams and college athletes…
Sports 06-23-2016
From The Press Box Mr. Speaker By: Jim Lederman The announcement on Tuesday, June 14th at Miller Field by the office of House Speaker Bob DeLeo, brought back memories of 1998. The ‘Light up Miller Field Committee†worked tirelessly for…