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…
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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…
MWRA Holds Tour of Deer Island Facility
The MWRA hosted Winthrop residents Saturday for a presentation and tour of the Deer Island Treatment Facility. Among those pictured are residents Krittiya Veeravisan, Ynai Li, Bill Stafford, Nok Stasio; (back row) Nadia Caines-Thomas of the MWRA, Therese Ockenden, Bob Ockenden, John Stasio,…
Updating Runways: Residents Told of Improvement Project
Massport officials have briefed residents on the Boston Logan International Airport Runway Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project. Massport is planning to begin a final RSA project on the smallest of its runway, 15L/33R, used primarily for smaller general aviation aircraft.…
New Grade Configuration Plan for WPS
The Winthrop School Department has finalized the new Winthrop Public Schools grade configurations for the 2014-2015 school year while construction on a new Middle/High School commences. The plan was discussed at the last Winthrop School Committee meeting and approved. Superintendent…