Month: February 2017

Obituaries 02-23-2017

Dorothy Gaddis Of Florida, formerly of Winthrop Dorothy J. (Welch) Gaddis of Naples, Florida, formerly of Winthrop and Dorchester, died on February 12. Dorothy was born in 1942, the daughter of Francis and Dorothy (Cheffro) Welch. She was raised in…

Winthrop Tackles the Snow

By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop Department of Public Works Director Steve Calla said his crews worked very hard, going for over 24 hours to keep snow and ice off the streets and sidewalks. The one, two, three punch the area…

News Briefs

PARKING BAN REMINDERS The following information is for parking ban during a snow emergency.  A parking ban will be in effect if there is a potential for 3” of snow. Residents are encouraged to be responsible and act responsively if
they…

Police Blotter 02-16-2017

Monday, February 6 Report of a stolen vehicle on Pebble Avenue. Miscommunication, vehicle was not stolen, but towed by State Police. Sister of the owner was notified to contact a detective to get information as to why the vehicle was…

Tennis Court Vote Tuesday

The Winthrop Town Council is set to vote on the Wallace B. MacLean tennis courts matter at its meeting Tuesday night. The issue – whether to tear down the current courts and add parking spaces across from the new high…