The Town of Winthrop and Massachusetts General Hospital are working together to conduct a community health assessment. The goal of the health assessment is to engage the community in creating a comprehensive picture of Winthrop’s overall health and a plan…
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WHS Cheerleaders in Dana-farber Fundraising Drive
Cheerleaders from Winthrop are participating in the Cheer for Dana-Farber fundraiser. As a part of this new fundraising initiative, the Winthrop High School cheerleaders and the Winthrop Youth Football Sixth Grade cheerleaders are raising critical funds to support adult and…
Remembering 50 Years Ago: Kennedy Had a Special Connection to Winthrop
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941, and…
Police Blotter 11-21-2013
Monday, November 11 Two calls of a major motor vehicle crash on Pleasant Street and Washington Avenue. Units, fire, Action request G&J. One to MGH. Citation for driving under the influence. Custodian at Metcalf Square reports a man sleeping in…
Corbett-frank Excels as Vikings Stay on Track for a Winning Season
Playing with the heart of a champion, the Winthrop High football team continued its quest for a winning record with a workmanlike 28-14 win over Amesbury Friday night at historic Landry Stadium. Senior captain Jordan Corbett-Frank added to his glowing…
Obituaries 11-21-2013
Katherine Gleeson Longtime employee of Spring Air Mattress Co. Katherine “Kathy†Gleeson of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away November 15. She was 69 years old. “Kathy†was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1962 and…
Veterans Day 2013
The annual Veterans Day services were held on Monday in front of the Town Hall. Shown from left: Rick DiMento USA AFR, Al Bell CPO USA CGR, Skip Barker USN, AJ Trig Nelson USMC, Richard Tewksbury USN, and Jerry Vandalinda…
Winning Seamstress
Faith Wardwell, 10, of Winthrop won ribbons for all three of her sewing entries at this year’s Topsfield Fair. Her apron and tote bag each took a 1st Place ribbon and her “sewing notions” pillowcase took a 2nd Place ribbon.…
Food Pantry to Hold Recycling Event on Nov. 16
Winthrop Community Food Pantry will hold Ethical Electronics Recycling Event at First Church on Saturday November 16, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., RAIN OR SNOW OR SHINE! The event will be held in the parking lot, First Church of…
New School Vote Reflects Well on Our Leaders
Winthrop’s overwhelming support of the new school project not only affirmed that it was time to build a new state-of-the-art middle/high school, but the vote underlined the confidence residents have in the leadership of this town and the improved status…