We want to wish our Jewish friends in the community a happy and healthy new year. Rosh Hashanah began Wednesday night, celebrating the Jewish Year 5772. Winthrop has an active and vibrant Jewish community and at Temple Tifereth Israel there…
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Police Blotter 09-29-2011
September 19 6:53 a.m. — A caller reports a male in a pick-up truck is going into yards and taking things in the area of Moore Street. Officers are unable to locate the subject. 7:30 a.m. — A Putnam Place…
Key Post is Open: Public Facilities Director Has Much Responsibility
Townspeople have likely seen on the town’s web site the job description/scope of responsibilities for the public facilities director position that is part of the consolidation plan from Town Manager James McKenna. This is a position that is important to…
The Debate is On: Town Council President Candidates Will Participate in a Forum on Oct. 17
We’re pleased to report that the two candidates for Council President, incumbent Jeffrey Turco and challenger Peter Gill, have agreed to participate in the Candidates Forum on Monday, October 17, that will be broadcast live on Winthrop Community Access Television…
The Magic Number: Vikings Surge Past Marblhead for Their First Win of the Season
The Winthrop Vikings showed grit, poise and improvement last Friday night at Miller Field, as they fought back from a 12-7 halftime deficit to score three touchdowns in the third quarter and grab their first win of the season, 29-12.…
Obituaries 09-29-2011
Clark Heighton, Jr. Winthrop Auxiliary Police Deputy Chief Clark I. “Poofy” Heighton, Jr. of Winthrop died at home surrounded by his friends after a courageous battle with cancer on September 22. He was 68 years old. He retired in 2007…
Town Council
Town officials held a public forum Monday night at the Gorman Fort banks school gymnasium to discuss a second access road being planned to alleviate vehicular traffic on Kennedy Drive. shown at the meeting are (seated) council president Jeffrey Turco,…
It’s About Time: Traffic Situation at Gorman School Needs to Be Addressed and Fixed
As any parent of a child who has attended the Gorman Ft. Banks School since the school opened a decade ago readily can attest, the drop off and pick up situation and resultant traffic problems on Kennedy Drive are a…
Thank You, Nancy: Senior Center Director Has Always Championed Our Seniors
We wish to take the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Senior Center to congratulate the center’s director, Nancy Williams, for her outstanding leadership both before and during these past 20 years. Nancy was on board as director of…
Eyes on the Prize: Gambling Bill Takes Shape on Beacon Hill
All eyes will be on the Massachusetts State Senate as they debate the gambling bill next week. The House, led by Speaker Robert DeLeo, passed by a substantial margin a thoughtful and well crafted bill that has taken into account…