Several weeks into the French Square Market pilot initiative, Town Manager Jim McKenna’s vision of the Winthrop community gathering at a weekly festive “town square†event has become a reality. Over 500 people have come down to French Square in…
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Enjoy a “Safe and Sane†Fourth: Don’t Allow Friends to Become a Statistic
Next week brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. As always, Winthrop residents will observe the Fourth as…
Time May Be Now: Town Needs a Human Resources Director
That was an impressive presentation on the town budget by Robert J. Wynne Jr. of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Finance at a recent council meeting. We’re fortunate to have residents such as Mr. Wynne stepping forward to help our…
Police Explorers Need Our Help: Youth Group Contributes to Our Community
Every Winthrop resident would agree that Police Lieutenant Frank Scarpa has provided excellent service during his distinguished in the Police Department. He’s a familiar and trusted face whom we know so well and who has the respect of everybody in…
The Katz Connection: Joel Katz, Son of Former Winthrop High Player Bob Katz, Will Conclude His Career in the Agganis Game Friday Night
Marblehead High football star Joel Katz is following in the footsteps of his father, Bob, who played on the 1964 championship Winthrop High team. “We won every game but one – we lost to Revere and their great quarterback Jim…
Police Blotter 06-28-2012
Monday, June 18 Female on Siren Street is requesting an ambulance for her uncle who is having a reaction to his new medication. WFD and EMS notified and will respond. Officer on Pleasant Street was flagged down by a resident…
Obituaries 06-28-2012
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Mauzerol Former Chelsea Dog Officer Lawrence A. “Larry†Mauzerol died unexpectedly at his home on June 22. He was 51 years old. Born in Beverly, the son of the late Joseph E. and Grace J. (Crouse) Mauzerol, he…
Strawberry Festival
The Winthrop Historical and Improvement Association held their annual Strawberry Festival at the Deane Winthrop House on Tuesday. Dave Hubbard (right) greets Town Council President Peter Gill during the sold out affair.
Viking Pride to Present Annual Concert, Aug. 4
The Viking Pride Foundation is pleased to announce the lineup for their third annual summer concert Saturday, August 4, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at Miller Field in Winthrop. This year’s theme will be “The Deney Terrio Dance Party 
Casino Meeting Tuesday: All Residents Invited to Q&A Session
Town Council President Peter Gill is closely monitoring all things related to the proposed casino at Suffolk Downs. He intends to name a casino committee of councilors as early as the next Council meeting. He was a guest at the…