She has big shoes to fill but Amy Epstein has already shown that she has no problem jumping into an organization that focuses on youth and the hurdles they face. Epstein, a native of Swampscott, who has spent several years…
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Licensing Commission Approves Outdoor Seating
The Winthrop Licensing Commission has approved outdoor seating at La Siesta restaurant on Woodside Avenue. The commission met earlier this month and gave permission to La Siesta to move some of its indoor seating outdoors when desired. The Mexican restaurant…
Police Need Help in Finding Suspect
Winthrop Police Chief Terrance Delehanty said investigators would like to the speak with the man being sought for an alleged child abduction that occurred Tuesday morning in the new high school/middle school area. “Investigators are looking for the car captured…
Fireworks Display on Saturday Night
The annual Winthrop fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from Coughlin Playground in Point Shirley. The annual Horribles Parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade will start at the…
Farmer’s Market in French Square
Christina Neckernzanv and Joe Cacicio brought a good sampling of the bread made by Piantedosi Bread Shop.
Opiate Information Session On June 29
CASA and the Winthrop Police Department will hold an information session about opiate abuse, Narcan, and the good samaritan law that protects people when calling in an overdose – if you witness a drug or alcohol overdose don’t run –…
T-shirts to Help Raise Funds for Fireworks
Fire Chief Paul Flanagan is seeking donations for the Town of Winthrop fireworks. To help raise funds the fireworks committee will be selling t-shirts. The t-shirts can be purchased at the Winthrop Pro Shop, 72 Jefferson St. Cost of the…
Bicycle Rodeo Planned
Bring your bicycle to the Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 1 pm at Ingleside Park in Winthrop. Volunteers will be on hand to inspect bicycles, check helmets and hand out child safety information. Free food…
Unsung Hero Award
School Committee member Mary Alice Sharkey received an award at the State House recently after being nominated by Speaker Robert DeLeo. The award, given by the Commission on the Status of Women, recognizes women from across the state who make…
Library Summer Hours
The Board of Trustees of the Winthrop Public Library & Museum announces that the library’s summer schedule has begun .The library will be open as follows :Monday 10 am – 6 pm Tuesday 11 am – 8 pm Wednesday 10…