Town Manager James McKenna proposed to the Council that the town hire an auditing firm on a part-time basis to conduct internal auditing of town departments’ budgets and financial expenditures. McKenna suggested that the Council refer the matter to the…
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Council to Issue Final Decision on Polling Location on May 1
The end is in sight for the polling location issue that has now had two extensive public airings already this year. Winthrop seniors came to Tuesday night’s Council meeting once again requesting that the Precinct 4 polling location be returned…
Meeting on T Cuts Set for Feb. 27
There are a number of heavy issues on the agenda for the State Legislature right now, but House Speaker Bob DeLeo said this week that none of those issues seem to be as immediate and as important as the proposed…
Dead of Winter
Winthrop photographer Richard Honan captures sunrise on Winthrop Beach at 7:12 a.m. on a winter morning.
Family Roots on Dino
Family and friends turned out to watch former Winthrop High basketball star Dino Mallios and his St. Anselm College team play Bentley University Saturday in Waltham. Mallios, starting point guard, put on a great all-around show in front of the…
Teacher of the Year
Winthrop teacher Mary McGunigle was the recipient of the Educational Excellence Award at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner Friday at the Hyatt Harborside. She is pictured at the dinner with her husband, Paul Sr., and their sons, Paul…
Making Them Laugh: Mikey Coleman’s Band is One Funny Group
The Super Bowl is not only about the game but about the commercials and few can better understand the buzz that a catchy tune, phrase, or campaign can create than Winthrop resident Mikey Coleman. A few years back Coleman was…
Former Resident Honored for Mentoring by Obama
President Obama honored former Winthrop resident, Dr. Karen Panetta as an Outstanding Science, Math and Engineering Mentor. On December 12, when former Winthrop resident and Winthrop High School graduate, Dr. Karen Panetta entered the West Wing of the White House,…
Mild Winter is a Boon: Town’s Snow and Ice Budget Appear to Be in Good Shape
With virtually no snowfall to speak of during the first two months of Winter, new Public Works Director Steve Calla has to feel that he’s leading a charmed life, especially when considering that last year at this point his predecessor,…
Winning Spinners
Mad Dogg athletics spinning has named move Fitness, located at 1 michael’s mall, as the national spinning facility of the month. mad Dogg cited the new facility’s state-of-the-art multi-media spinÂning studio that features 22 spining Bikes.Move Fitness also hosts workshops…