The Massachusetts state system is ranking The William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School as a Level 1 school, based on its high ranking performance, for the first time. Â Principal Ilene Pearson broke down MCAS scores into three categories: all…
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Vitagliano Speaks at Hearing for MBTA Blue Line-Red Line connector
Winthrop resident John Vitagliano, former transportation commissioner for the City of Boston, is speaking out on behalf of the town in relation to the proposed MBTA Blue Line-Red Line Connector project. The project would result in a direct, underground subway…
Playmakers Stage The Rocky Horror Show Starting Oct. 9
Let’s do the time warp again! The Winthrop Playmakers proudly present the production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show: Alive on Stage. The smash-hit rock ‘n roll musical will be done as a live dinner theatre show Thursdays and…
Belle Isle Festival is this Sunday
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the Department of Conservation and Recreation will present their annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 5 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Featured activities include: live music with Billy Goodspeed Colby Farms Hayride Rainforest Reptiles Pumpkin Decorating…
Annual Comedy Night Set for Oct. 17 at WYC
U.S. Olympic hockey captain Mike Eruzione said the family’s Winthrop Charities will hold its second annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Oct. 17 at the Winthrop Yacht Club. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the show commencing at 8…
Council’s Fall Forum Set for Tuesday Night
The Town Council will host its annual Fall Forum on the topic of “delivery of town services†Tuesday (Oct. 7) at 8 p.m. at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center. The forum will follow the regularly scheduled Council meeting that…
Town Republican Committee Backs Charlie Baker
At the August 18th meeting, The Winthrop Republican Town Committee voted to endorse Charlie Baker for the office of Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The committee vote was unanimous. Charlie Baker previously served the Commonwealth as Governor Weld’s and…
IPads to be Distributed to Students
IPads are versatile tools that can offer educators diverse ways of instruction planning and methods of engaging with students. Next Monday and Tuesday nights (Sept. 29-30) these touch screen tablets will be distributed to students in grades 8-12. “We’re excited…
Students safety is Priority at WPS
Winthrop has been approved by the state to make school upgrades that will increase the safety of students and faculty using state-of-the-art protection. “There was a $251,000 earmark in regards to school safety. The police chief has been handling that…
On the Gambling Front: Casino Question to Be Decided by November Vote
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo said he will not support the expanded gaming repeal, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria challenged the media to get information out to the voters to prevent confusion – and at the same time – many influential Charlestown…