We wish new Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Betsy Shane the best of luck in her position. Betsy was introduced as the new executive director at a breakfast meeting Tuesday at the Amvets Post. Anyone who has…
Police Blotter 09-12-2013
Monday, September 2Â Call from Francis Street about a water back up. DPW called. Son on Winthrop Street called to report that his father is having a medical issue. WFD notified. Party on Walden Street reports a large group of…
Vikings Open Season Against Saugus
The Winthrop High School football team will open its season against Saugus Friday at 7 p.m. at Stackpole Field. It’s a rare home night game for the Sachems who will be using portable lights to illuminate the field for the…
Obituaries 09-12-2013
Louis J. Visco Of Winthrop Louis J. Visco of Winthrop died at the New England Baptist Hospital, Boston on Monday, September 9, 2013. He was 87 years old. Born in East Boston, the loving son of the late Frank and…
New School Year, New Faces at WPS: Belastock Begins as Principal at WHS
When Winthrop High School students arrive for opening day Friday, there will be a new administrative team welcoming them. Eileen Belastock is the new principal, succeeding Gail Conlon who stepped down at the end of the school year. Superintendent of…
O’Connell Takes Office as Pupil Personnel Service Director
Jennifer O’Connell has begun her duties as the new director of pupil personnel services for the Winthrop school system. O’Connell was the assistant principal of the Cummings Elementary School for the past two years. Superintendent of John Macero appointed O’Connell…