Winthrop Commissioner of Inspectional Services Albert Legee said Donovan Beach and Pico Beach were reopened to the public last Friday. The beaches had been closed due to high bacteria content in the waters. But after extensive testing and receiving good…
Author: Cary Shuman
Close to 150 youths enjoying Winthrop Summer Parks Program
If it’s summer, then Ingleside Park is bursting with activities in Sean Driscoll’s popular Summer Parks program. Close to 150 Winthrop boys and girls are participating in the seven-week summer camp program that concludes with a Town Day carnival on…
Decision Awaited on Opening of Town Beaches
Winthrop Commissioner of Inspectional Services Albert Legee said he will receive the laboratory results today (Thursday) that will determine whether Pico and Donovan beaches can be re-opened to the public. Donovan Beach has been closed for two weeks while Pico…
Hubert Named Boston Globe All-Scholastic
When Jon Cadigan presented the Irving P. Alexander Memorial Trophy to Bobby Hubert at the Winthrop High football awards banquet, the head coach noted that Hubert would be taking his rightful place among the greatest players in the program’s history.…
Sen. Boncore Confirms Candidacy for Mass Biotech Council Position
State Sen. Joseph Boncore of Winthrop confirmed Wednesday that he is a finalist for a position with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Boncore said he has had “a few meetings” with the Council. “I am still the state senator for Suffolk…
Winthrop High Football Banquet Recognizes a Championship Season
The Winthrop High School football awards banquet had many memorable moments, but the emotional showstopper came when captains Stevie Perullo and Chris Ferrara unveiled the “2020” on the NEC championship banner.“I’ve kind of been envisioning this moment – I knew…
David Green and Ramona Cooper Remembered by Town in Candlelight Vigil
The Town of Winthrop celebrated the lives of David Green and Ramona Cooper at a Candlelight Vigil for Unity and Hope July 1 at Winthrop Town Hall. Mr. Green, 68, and Ms. Cooper, 60, were killed in a tragic incident…
‘The Best of Humanity’: David Green Is Fondly Remembered by Friend Nick Tsiotos
As they had done so often during their wonderful, lifelong friendship, Nick Tsiotos and David Green met for coffee last Saturday at 8 a.m. The two Winthrop High 1972 classmates would share close to a couple of hours of conversation.…
A Triple Threat: Sofia Vitale Leads Her Team to 4-3 Victory in Agganis Game
After Winthrop’s Sofia Vitale scorched a fastball down the left line in the Harry Agganis Softball Classic Sunday at Fraser Field in Lynn, the only question was whether Vitale would stop at third for a standup triple or go for…
WHS Graduation Set for Friday Night at Miller Field
More than 145 Winthrop High School seniors will receive their diplomas at the Class of 2021 graduation exercises Friday (6 p.m.) at Miller Field. Class President Jenna Dorr, Vice President Maura Dorr (Jenna’s twin sister), Secretary Rachel Farley, Treasurer Grace…