Beverly Brody Barisano Founder of the Winthrop Art Association, Founding Member of the Winthrop Arts Council, Former Winthrop School Committee Member, Artist and Teacher Beverly Brody Barisano passed away after a long illness. She was an Artist, Teacher, wife of…
Month: May 2023
USS Constitution the Topic of Latest WIHA Dinner
Commander Billie Farrell, the first female commanding officer of the USS Constitution, shared her journey in the Navy and duties on the renowned frigate warship during the May 2 Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association dinner meeting in the Deane Winthrop…
Mother’s Day Dinner At First Church of Winthrop
Sit and Sew at the Winthrop Library
Friends, Gail Dwyer and Beverly McGrath, have been quilting for 30 years, and enjoy creating anything from bags and blankets, to placemats day and night. After being featured in an art exhibit at the Winthrop Public Library, the ladies began…
Town Looks To Take Next Step on Former Middle School Site
By Adam Swift A recently completed site plan of the former middle school on Pauline Street contained few surprises, but could help pave the way for the long-awaited development of the unused property. “We have had a site plan done…
News Briefs
Free Bike Repair at Spring Fair on May 20 Just in time for spring and summer weather, Bike Winthrop is proud to bring mechanics from Landry’s Bike Shop to the Spring Fair at Ingleside Park from 11-2 on Saturday, May…
Feeling Good About Their Music: Winthrop Ralph Tufo and Squeezbox Stompers Host CD Release Party May 19
There will be a concert, a dance, and most importantly a CD release party. Winthrop’s Ralph Tufo and his award-winning Americana roots band, The Squeezbox Stompers, will release their newest CD – “What’s So Bad About Feeling Good?†– at…
Winthrop High School Holds the Top 10-Percent Awards
Winthrop High School (WHS) celebrated students’ accomplishments and contributions to their school and community during the Top 10-Percent Awards Ceremony at the Cottage Park Yacht Club on May 4. The morning included a breakfast for families in recognition of outstanding…
Winthrop Engages Event Set for May 17
By Adam Swift The town is hosting its Winthrop Engages event at the E.B. Newton Cultural Center on Wednesday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is encouraged to meet participants representing town boards, committees and departments.…
Jamaica Plain Man Charged With Winthrop Carjacking
A Jamaica Plain man is facing charges for holding a man at gunpoint during a test drive in Winthrop and then driving off with the vehicle the victim had listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, according to Suffolk County District…