WINTHROP – The demand for services from the Veterans Service Office goes up and down, lately it’s been up and the Veteran’s Agent wants to make sure there is enough money in her budget to meet the demand. Tuesday night…
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Police Blotter 12-18-2014
Monday, December 8 Smoke detectors sounding at the Dalrymple Condos on Grovers Avenue. ACO reports picking up an injured raccoon that was just struck by a motor vehicle on Washington Avenue. Party on Cutler Street reports that someone left a…
A Very Good Year for Winthrop
As the Town Council winds down its meeting schedule for 2014, it’s time to reflect on what has been another year of progress for the Town of Winthrop. We see long-dormant properties rising with new projects that helped beautify the…
Exciting times in Winthrop Center
And speaking of great developments in town, Winthrop resident and former Don Bosco basketball star (yes, he was part of those great hoops teams in the mid-1970s) Bob Deeb is all set to unveil his newest venture, an exciting new…
Congratulations, All-Scholastic Sean Gillis
When a team has one of the best seasons in all of Massachusetts, as the Winthrop High football team did in 2014 with its amazing 10-1 record (including a win over Revere on Thanksgiving), there is likely to be individual…
Happy Hanukkah
We want to wish our Jewish residents a Happy Hanukkah for the Festival of Lights that began at sundown Tuesday and continues for eight days. There will be the traditional lighting of the Menorah each night and other customs that…
The Benefits of Universal Pre-K
Growing up in America for me, education was my only escape. Through the rough realities of my parents not gaining an education, I understood their struggle. Going through pre-K, to kindergarten then elementary to middle, I made my way to…
Letter to the Editor
Parents should consider Single-Gender Education for their sons Dear Editor: Earlier this fall we invited prospective students to visit Malden Catholic for our Open House. More than 175 boys and their families came to 99 Crystal St. on a very…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys hockey team opens with two wins The Winthrop High boys hockey team is off to a flying start, racking up a pair of impressive victories in its opening week of the season. The Vikings began their 2014-15 campaign Saturday…
Obituaries 12-18-2014
Henry Healy Retired IBM Engineer of New York, formerly of Winthrop Henry G. Healy passed away after a brief illness at his home in Millbrook, NY on November 24. He was 92 years old. Born in Boston on August 11,…