CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR JIM McKENNA We’re so pleased that the Winthrop Town Council voted to extend the contract of Town Manager James McKenna, who has done an outstanding job as the leader of our town since his arrival here. McKenna…
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Sports 04-02-2015
WHS Sports roundup Frustration mounts as field situation shows no sign of quick relief  With the announcement this week by the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department that the town’s fields and playgrounds under its purview (Ingleside Park, Coughlin Park,…
Obituaries 04-02-2015
Anthony Monteleone Loving family man Anthony F. Monteleone of Ingleside Ave., Winthrop passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 30. He was 84 years old. Born in East Boston, he was the beloved son of the…
WHS Cheerleaders Are National Champions
Winthrop High School cheerleaders proudly display their national championship banner upon their return Tuesday from the competition held in South Carolina
He Certainly Ain’t Light
Brian Leslie of Winthrop carries his friend Dan Wilson, also of Winthrop, across the finish line during the annual Hibernian 5K St. Patrick’s Day Recovery Run in Lynn. The race has been run for six years to raise money for…
WHS Principal Resigns Position
WINTHROP – Winthrop High School Principal Eileen Belastock has resigned her position that she held for a year and a half. Superintendent John Macero said Belastock handed in her resignation on Monday, March 16 after she had been absent the…
WHS Girls Basketball Team Honored by School Committee
Members of the Winthrop High School (WHS) Girls Basketball team were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the season during the March 23 School Committee meeting. The girls had an excellent season, finishing off 20-6. Their goal was to play at…
McKenna Gives 2016 Town Budget Overview
WINTHROP – It started with a little entertainment from the town manager, DPW director, school superintendent, fire chief and police chief. The four took to the stage to read the email messages swapped around during the winter snow storms. Everything…
Police Blotter 03-26-2015
Monday, March 16 Officer reports he is off with a stuck vehicle on Beal and Main streets. He reports that the vehicle was pushed out of the way. DPW was called to sand and salt the area. Party called to…
New Principal Search Begins
With the resignation of Winthrop High School principal Eileen Belastock last week, the search for a successor will begin and one of the names being introduced in the process is former Winthrop schools administrator Lisa Howard. Those who worked with…