The 20th annual Winthrop Holiday Lighting Festival in French Square will feature professional entertainment, free photos with Santa, raffles, costumed characters, shopping specials at local stores and of course the lighting of the trees in French Square. “The big things…
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New Fire Engine is Now on Call
The Winthrop Fire Department’s brand new Seagrave fire engine has arrived. With its re-chromed silver bell adorning the front, gold lettering on the sides and front, and glistening, stainless steael state-of-the-art presence, one can ascertain that it’s an impressive-looking vehicle…
Boyle Named New Facilities Manager
Town Manager James McKenna announced the hiring of Gerry Boyle to the newly created position of facilities manager for the town. McKenna said that 15 candidates applied for the position that has an annual salary of $75,000. The screening committee…
Put a Lid on It: Revere, Winthrop Police Work Together to Nab Two Men on a Manhole Cover Crime Spree
Two Winthrop men have been apprehended by Revere and Winthrop Police and are believed to be responsible for the local epidemic of stolen manhole and storm drain covers. Eric Monahan, 33, of 99 Winthrop St. in Winthrop; and Michael Feudo,…
Gill Wins Council Presidency
Peter Gill earned an impressive victory in the hotly contested race for president of the Winthrop Town Council Tuesday, defeating incumbent Jeffrey Turco by a margin of 116 votes. Gill won in four of the town’s six precincts and showed…
Showing Appreciation
The Winthrop D:1 4th grade youth football team had their last game on Saturday vs. Marblehead and took the win. The football team surprised their cheerleaders with roses for each of them to say thank you for their support all…
Sharkey, Skomro and Polino Earn School Committee Seats Matarazzo, Ferri and Alexanian Gain Library Trustees Seats
Well-known businessman, volunteer and veterans’ activist Richard Honan was the top vote getter in all Winthrop races Tuesday night, as he grabbed 3,546 votes in an uncontested race for one of two seats on the Winthrop Housing Authority. Joining Honan…
American Legion Post 146 Invites Residents to Veterans Day Services
The members of Winthrop American Legion Post 146 invite all residents to join them in honoring the town’s veterans, during annual Veterans Day services, to be held this Friday (tomorrow), November 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on the Town Hall…
Five Ballot Questions Seek to Alter the Town Charter
Just a few short years after first voting to dramatically change the way government operates in town, voters will be asked on next Tuesday’s Town Election to consider some changes to the new charter. Five ballot questions dealing with a…
Town Clerk Reports High Number of Absentee Ballots for Upcoming Election; Voters Go to the Polls on Tuesday
Town Clerk Carla Vitale this week said this week that the Clerk’s office is preparing for a big voter turnout at next week’s Town Elections, based on a high number of absentee ballots being sought at Town Hall in advance…