That was an historic ceremony in the legacy of the Winthrop Police Department Tuesday night when Mary Crisafi took the oath of office and became the first female to be promoted to the rank of sergeant in the department. It…
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Thank You, Paul Marks: Paul Served the Town in Many Capacities
We join the Town Council and its President Peter Gill in thanking Paul Marks for his years of service to the town, most recently as Chairman of the Board of Appeals. There are many unsung contributors to the town’s well-being…
Boncore Idea: CFO Coming on Earlier Merits Discussion
We welcome the suggestion made at the Town Council meeting by Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore that perhaps the new Chief Financial Officer should be brought on while the outstanding interim financial team of Richard Hingston and Donna Beshara are still on…
Happy New Year: Congratulations to Temple on Anniversary
As Temple Tifereth Israel celebrates it 100th anniversary this year, we want to wish our Jewish residents and members of the Tifereth congregation a happy and healthy new year. The Town Council honored the Temple at its meeting Tuesday night…
Vikings beat Swampscott 21-10
The Winthrop High football team held a high-powered Swampscott offense to a single touchdown while unleashing its own powerful rushing game to beat the Big Blue 21-10 Saturday afternoon at sun-drenched Blocksidge Field. Swampscott had scored 34 points last week…
Police Blotter 09-20-2012
Monday, September 10 Resident on Highland Avenue concerned about a heavily damaged vehicle deposited on street by flatbed on Sunday morning. Party on North Avenue reports extensive front end damage to his motor vehicle which he parked last night in…
Obituaries 09-20-2012
Arthur Murray Past Exalted Ruler of Winthrop Elks Arthur J. Murray of Winthrop died at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere on September 11. He was 84 years old. A U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, he was…
Sunrise over the Winthrop Breakwater
This flag was placed on the breakers ten years ago a couple of days after 9-11. It is replaced approximetly every month as tides and weather permit. Although, even in it’s tattered condition, it’s representative of the Country as a whole.…
Elks Soccer Shootout
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks held its annual Soccer Shootout Friday at Ingleside Park. Front row are Poli Tsiotos (first place U-7 girls), Andrew Simon, Dino Tsiotos (third, U-11 boys), and Vasili Tsiotos (second U-7 boys). Back row are tournament…
Permits in Hand to Start Renourishment of Beach
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined with Senator Anthony Petruccelli, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in announcing the finalization of permits that will allow for…