The town’s swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Cummings School was the impressive, dignified event that an inauguration ceremony should be. We commend Town Clerk Carla Vitale for her leadership in making the event a special one for the officials,…
A Big Step for the Town: Economic Development Plan Is Much-needed
The energizing of the Winthrop economy and the rejuvenation of the Winthrop Center business district have been priorities for Town Manager James McKenna and his proposal for a full-scale economic development plan — which was unanimously approved by the Town…
Police Blotter 01-09-2014
Monday, December 30 Caller on Shirley Street reports that her boyfriend won’t let her into the house. Units report getting her in and all is quiet for now. Party on Governors Drive requesting an ambulance for her 23-year-old daughter. WFD…
Winthrop High Sports Roundup
Lady Vikings cruise to two more victories The Winthrop High girls basketball team stands at 5-1 at the quarter-way point of the season after easy wins of 51-35 over Salem and 60-30 over Swampscott last week. A contest with Marblehead…
Obituaries 01-09-2014
Maureen Mahoney-Piessens Retired Teacher Maureen Mahoney-Piessens died following a prolonged illness at her Granada Highlands Home in Malden on Saturday, January 4. She was 72 years old. Born and raised in the Point of Pines Section of Revere, she lived…
Peter Gill Is Winthrop’s Man of the Year
He has won two close, hard-fought elections in exciting campaigns. He has helped steer the town through some difficult times to the point where the town is in solid financial shape. He has joined with town officials in promoting and…