The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) released its report this week and identified beach management, maintenance and programming as continuing challenges for Winthrop Beach and other beaches in the area. The report also recommended a $3.5 million increase in state funding…
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Memorial Day Services Held at Winthrop Cemetery
The Town of Winthrop and American Legion Post 146 held a Memorial Day service and ceremony Monday at the Winthrop Cemetery. Dignitaries in attendance included Councilor-at-Large Rich Boyajian, Elks Exalted Ruler Fran Minichello, Veterans Agent Rose Mazzuchelli, Council President Peter Gill, Memorial Day…
Friends, Classmates Forever
These three senior friends have gone through school together since pre-school. From left, Taylor McCormack, Alexandra Alioto and Alexis Vaccaro pose for the camera at the recent Top 10 Percent Breakfast at Winthrop High School. All three met in pre-school, continued together…
Town Signs Deal with Mohegan Sun Casino
Mohegan Sun announced the completion of terms for a surrounding community agreement with the Town of Winthrop, marking its tenth surrounding community agreement and another critical step in its pursuit of a license to develop a world-class casino resort in…
EBSB to Go Public in Late June
East Boston Savings Bank’s (EBSB) parent company Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. has formed a new corporation and plans to go fully public by late June. The newly formed corporation, Meridian Bank Corp, Inc. is offering between 23,375,000 and 31,625,000 shares…
Winthrop Farmers Market to Start in Center June 15
The Winthrop Farmers Market at French Square opens for the season, Sunday, June 15 from 11am to 3pm. The market will feature produce from local farms, craft vendors, live music and new for 2014 – food trucks. The volunteer committee…
Emblem Club Announces Essay Winner
Winthrop Emblem Club #15 proudly announces the winners of their essay contest,†WHAT THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES MEANS TO ME.†Eighty three fifth grade students from the Cummings Elementary School participated. Pictured are Cody Bell [1st], Rachel Farley…
Healthy Eating Group to Meet
“If you are interested in healthy eating – this is your group! We are Winthrop citizens working on improving our eating. We share recipes & work on our own goals. It’s fun. It’s motivating. Join us Winthrop Library June 3,…
New Sand Arrives for Winthrop Beach Project
Winthrop Town Council President Peter Gill (center) joined officials for the arrival of the first delivery trucks of sand at Winthrop Beach as part of the $25 million renourishment, restoration, and shore protection project at the beach. Also pictured, from left, are…
Peg Bailey Serves as Assistant Coach of Team for Visually Impaired Players
Winthrop resident Peg Bailey is well known to Viking sports fans as the long-time manager of the Winthrop High girls basketball team. Bailey is currently assisting another sports team – the Boston Renegades – as an assistant coach. The Renegades…