By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Center Business District Master Plan this coming Tuesday during its meeting at 7 p.m. Following the hearing the council will vote whether or not to…
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Legislature Passes Spending Bill House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and State Rep. RoseLee Vincent joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a supplemental budget that makes crucial investments to support the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents including the families…
CASA Points to Local Gains; to Help in Coming Activities
By Sue Ellen Woodcock CASA (Community Action for Safe Alternatives) and the Wellness Committee at the high school are raising awareness on several health issues. CASA acknowledging April as Alcohol Awareness Month and Wellness Week is set to launch events…
Paul Revere Bus Line Awarded Local Contract
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The MBTA has finalized a four-year contract with Paul Revere Bus Lines to continue service to the community of Winthrop. Paul Revere Bus Lines have served Winthrop for several years and their current contract was set…
Nothin’ but Tradition! On St. Patrick’s Day
There were plnety of smiles and Irish Cheer last week at the Winthrop Senior Center Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon. In the top photo Joanne Troisi and Mina McDonald serve the corned beef dinner.
Fire Forces 51 to Evacuate Tuesday
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The second major fire in less than a week was sparked by a plumber’s torch at 1000 Governors Park, according to Winthrop Fire Chief Paul Flanagan. The chief said calls for fire in the building started…
Man Dies in Early Shore Dr. Morning Fire
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A working smoke detector would have made all the difference early Sunday morning when a well-known attorney perished in a smokey fire at 162 Winthrop Shore Drive. Attorney Charles Balliro, 68, was trapped in a second…
High and Dry:Stella Drives Sailboat Onto Short Beach; Creates Traffic Jam as People Take a Look
By Kate Anslinger Last week, Winter Storm Stella brought in some massive waves and disrupted the shoreline with powerful winds that reached speeds of 40 miles per hour. While Winthrop didn’t see nearly as much snow as was predicted, the…
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VIETNAM MEMORIAL RE-DEDICATION on March 29 Active Vietnam Veteran Richard Honan announced that, with School Committee support, American Legion Post 146 will re-dedicate the Vietnam Memorial originally installed at the old Winthrop High School on May 22, 1988. The re-dedication…
Center Construction to Start Next Week
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Crews will begin work in the town center on Monday, March 27 as part of an infrastructure project to upgrade the French Square water, sewer, gas and electric. The first utility involved will be National Grid,…