Winthrop basketball legend Chris Tsiotos was honored at the dedication ceremony for the “Chris Tsiotos Court†on June 22 at Winthrop High School. Members of the Tsiotos family are pictured above, from left, Nick Tsiotos, John “Max†Tsiotos, Constantino Tsiotos,…
Month: June 2017
114th Strawberry Festival
WHAT DO YOU HAVE THERE? Domenico and Beth Caraglia enjoy some fresh strawberries during the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association’s (WIHA) 114th annual Strawberry Festival last Tuesday, June 20.
Shocker:Sanford Not to Seek Re-Election; To Retire from Town Council
By Sue Ellen Woodcock This election year has been full of surprises for Winthrop voters. And there seems no end to the shockers as Council President Russ Sanford has announced on Wednesday that he will not run in November for…
Fourth Festivities in Town Set
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Yes, the Town’s annual fireworks are on for Tuesday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m. and will be launched from Coughlin Park, the center of festivities. Earlier in the day on July Fourth, the annual Horribles parade…
DCR Begins Two-Year Project on Winthrop Shore Drive
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Construction crews are ready to start on a $10 million project to improve areas around Winthrop Beach on Shore Drive. While the Department of Recreation and Conservation (DCR) has made a presentation on this project in…
News Briefs
Chamber holds Business district meeting The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce will meet with Belle Isle District business owners on July 18 from 12-1 p.m. at Adrianas Pastry and Cafe at 119 Main St. Winthrop. 5K Run July 9 The…
What is the Future of the Recovery Coach Program?
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When the Recovery Coach Program came to Winthrop two and a half years ago the Town was just reaching out to people with addiction problems as the police and fire departments were responding to overdoses and…
Police Blotter 06-29-2017
Monday, June 19 Report of loud music and party on the corner of Revere and Hutchinson Street. Officer spoke to both parties. Peace restored. Assisted fire with lockout on Veterans Road. Party was let back into the house. Fire and…
Thank You, Russ Sanford
Russ Sanford, who currently is the President of the Town Council (having succeeded Bob Driscoll Jr., who stepped down as president recently), has announced that he too, will be leaving the Council after serving for the past 12 years since…
Enjoy A Safe and Sane Fourth of July
The summer season’s big holiday, the Fourth of July, is upon us. Millions of Americans will be celebrating the holiday — which will be a long and extended four-day weekend for many of us — with friends and family in…