By Sue Ellen Woodcock To be a firefighter the best candidates are in good physical shape. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan wants to encourage his firefighters and others to stay in shape, and many of them have taken Flanagan’s wishes to…
Month: July 2017
News Briefs
RESIDENTS URGED TO DISPOSE OF DOG WASTE PROPERLY The Winthrop Health Department and the DPW have reported blockages in catch basins around Ingleside Park caused by plastic dog waste bags. Dog owners are urged to dispose of dog waste bags…
Police Blotter 07-20-2017
Monday, July 10 Caller stated a bus sideswiped her vehicle at Shirley and Veterans Road. No injuries. Paperwork exchanged. Party on Siren Street reports witnessing hand-to-hand drug deal. Detectives have been advised, and will monitor the area. An attempt to…
Letters to the Editor
THANK YOU RED SOX Dear Editor: I was fortunate enough to be on the field of Fenway Park for last Saturday’s Vietnam Veterans event.  I want publically thank the Red Sox for this past weekend’s Vietnam Veterans “Welcome Home†event…
Welcome to Winthrop, Gov Baker — and Thank You!
Winthrop will have the honor of a visit from Gov. Charlie Baker tomorrow (Friday) at noontime when the governor comes to Winthrop Centre to announce the award of a $2.38 million grant to the Town of Winthrop for infrastructure improvements…
Sports 07-20-2017
From the Press Box The 100 Year Anniversary By: Jim Lederman There are many landmarks in town, the Watertower and the EB Newton School, are legendary. How many times have you passed the Winthrop Golf Club building and remarked,…
Obituaries 07-20-2017
James ‘Jimmy’ Burke Of Winthrop James C. “Jimmy†Burke of Winthrop passed away on July 17. He was 65 years old. Jimmy loved entertaining, playing his guitar and singing karaoke with his wide circle of friends. He was a graduate…
Retiring WPS Teachers Feted
The Winthrop Public Schools held their annual retirement party for local teachers at the Cottage Park Yacht Club on June 15. Â Pictured above are Superintendent of Schools, John Macero, Frank DeMarco (Teacher 19 years), Mary Cali (Teacher 29 years), Dominic…
Getting Every Piece of Trash
Nancy O’Malley shows off one of the many pieces of trash she found and removed from the Landing area last Sunday, July 9. Several residents teamed up to clean up the Landing – with great success on a beautiful evening.
Turco Announces Candidacy for Town Council President
By Cary Shuman Jeffrey Rosario Turco, who served as president of the Winthrop Town Council in 2010 and 2011, is seeking to return to the position. Turco pulled nomination papers last Thursday and has been collecting signatures as he embarks…