In 90 days unless you have bluetooth or other hands free options inside you car you will face harsh fines for talking, texting or looking at text messages while driving. On Monday Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road…
Month: November 2019
Police Blotter 11-27-2019
Monday, Nov. 11 Male party walked into Police Dept. to report a past vandalism to the passenger side of his vehicle. He stated it was keyed. Caller states she has her daughter’s pitbull in her while she is in the…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink and drive, nor allow friends and family members…
Letter to the Editor
On the Center Business District Dear Editor, My personal thanks and praise to Councilors Vecchia, DeMarco, Ferrino, Calla, and Letterie for voting “No†on putting the current Middle School property into the Center Business District (CBD). I thank Councilors Vecchia,…
Obituaries 11-27-2019
Judith Silck Registered Nurse, Former Member of Sisters of Charity and Retired Director of Academic Affairs at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Judith A. Silck of Buchanan St., Winthrop passed away at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere on Nov. 17.…
WMS Student Council Excels in Bettering the Community
The Winthrop Middle School Student Council is learning just how much of a rippling effect hard work has on a community. Last week, the student council presented Survivors by the Sea (SBTS) and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with a…
It’s That Time of the Season: Holiday Craft Fairs Around the Town
Council Fall Forum Holds No Surprises
At the Town Council Fall Forum meeting on Tuesday, November 19, Town Manager Austin Faison shared a slideshow presentation focusing on four key areas: a summary of the past year, the state of the town’s finances, next year’s budget, and…
News Brief
Boston Area Ice Rinks Opening for the Season The Boston Area Ice Skating Rinks will open for public skating starting Friday, Nov. 29. The 2019-2020 Learn-To-Skate season has begun. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established…