Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty took the time last week to reach out to his peers in three neighboring communities, to inform them of a wide-ranging theft ring comprised of young adult males and juveniles, that have allegedly been operating…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Interim Manager Larry Holmes provided a steady hand during difficult times
While the story of the year in Winthrop was the passage of an historic Proposition 2 ½ override vote during the worst financial crisis in generations (see related story this page), the role that Interim Town Manager Larry Holmes may…
Crime watch: String of car breaks has WPD’s attention – Chief asks for help in preventing thefts and identifying suspicious people
During a recent two-day period in Winthrop, residents reported 13 car break-ins across the town, many of which resulted in stolen property and nearly all of which could have been prevented if the car owners had simply locked their cars.…
First Church’s ‘Toasty Tuesdays’ offers food and companionship
It is quite common this time of year to hear ‘good stories’ of folks helping their neighbors or those in need. Indeed, it is the essence of the holiday season, that those who have the ability, take a little time…
Three arrested in armed home invasion on Shirley Street – Crime may be related to string of similar crimes in the region
Winthrop patrol officers last Saturday night, arrested three male suspects in an armed home invasion, a crime that may turn out to be related to a series of similar violent attacks in the region, according to Winthrop Police Chief Terrence…
Magic moment – Ambrosino scores three TDs as WHS posts an upset victory over the playoff-minded Magicians
The Marblehead Magicians came to Miller Field last Friday night with an 8-1 record (3-1 in the division) and the knowledge that they would play for the division championship, and the postseason berth that goes with it, on Thanksgiving day…
Undermanned Vikings can’t soar past the Falcons
Undermanned because of injuries and missing their best running back, the Winthrop Vikings gamely tried to battle an improved Danvers Falcons team last Friday night at Miller Field. Unfortunately, after more than 3 and a half quarters of solid defensive…
Backlash – Jenkins offered an extension, but not everyone is happy
On November 5, the Winthrop School Committee voted, 4-3 in favor of offering a two-year contract extension to Superintendent Steve Jenkins. The extension will allow him to continue at his current salary of $166,125 through June of 2012. The offer…
Flu clinic for residents 55 and older this Saturday
Nationally, concern about the risks of contracting Swine Flu, or the H1N1 influenza strain, have reached peak levels, as we head into the prime flu season in New England. Making matters worse is the fact that appropriate levels of flu…
WPD investigating a pair of robberies on Halloween night
Winthrop detectives are looking for information about two Halloween Night robberies, which were reported at different times and with different approaches during the overnight on Saturday, October 31, and into November 1. According to Chief Terrence Delehanty, the first robbery…