Monday, August 1 Caller reports three motor vehicles on corner need to be moved. Motor vehicle car stopped for speeding. Caller reports a male party in the lobby complaining about a bad back and needs an ambulance to go to…
Month: August 2016
Letter to the Editor
Applauds Polystyrene ban in town Dear editor: I am writing to applaud Winthrop for passing its ban on Styrofoam and other forms of expanded polystyrene (“Styrofoam regulation ban goes into effect in 2017,†July 29). The problems with polystyrene are…
The Olympic Spirit Still Exists
For almost all of us, the Olympics have provided memories that have lasted a lifetime. We can all measure how old we were, or where we were, when we recall Olympic moments both from our youth and through adulthood. For…
Sports 08-11-2016
Gretchen Howard receives top goalie award for 2016 HNIB Winthrop High student Gretchen Howard received a direct invitation to participate as the goalie for the Mass Public/Catholic Team in the 22nd Annual Girls Major Showcase of Hockey Night in Boston,…
Obituaries 08-11-2016
Joseph Duplin, Sr. Owner of Duplin Marine in Winthrop and champion sailboat racer and U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Coach in 1972 and 1984 Joseph R. Duplin, Sr. of Winthrop died on August 7. Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran serving…
Farmer’s Market
Corina Boncore and Nick Mesa show off one of their many homemade signs. The signs can be specially made to order and are featured at the French Square Farmer’s Market on Sundays.
Ferry Expanding Service:Expands to Quincy on a 90-day Trial Basis;Revenues Triple as Result
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town Manager James McKenna has an e ar to ear smile over the collaboration between the Winthrop Ferry and the city of Quincy. In just three days the ferry revenues have grown from $500 a day…
Hurley Selected As High School Nurse
By Kate Anslinger Town nurse Meredith Hurley has accepted the position of high school nurse, a role that is fitting for her pediatric background. Having been a nurse for 13 years, Hurley dedicated much of her time working in the…
Pleasant St Property Heads to Planning Bd for SDOD Designation
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Planning Board will vote on August 8 whether to allow or not the property at 142 Pleasant St. to be given the (Special Development Overlay District) SDOD zoning designation so the old nursing home property…
News Briefs
ALEXX WOOD APPOINTED AS NEW PASTOR AT UNITED METHODIST The First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist has appointed Alexx Wood as the new pastor. Prior to her work in Winthrop, Wood spent eight years in a communication role at the…