Ruth Adams Retired Secretary Ruth (Freeman) Adams of Winthrop died on June 16 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, Revere. She was 105 years old. Born in Boston, the loving daughter of the late Janet D. (MacDuffie) and Charles Clark,…
Showing off Their Caps at WHS Graduation
Winthrop High School graduates Sophie Gillespie, Sophia Grayson, Colleen O’Keefe, Renee LoPresti, and Jordan Griffiths display their artistic graduation caps at the Class of 2013 commencement ceremonies Friday night.
All Aboard: Ferry Service Resumes in Town
As a peninsula, it seems only natural that The Town of Winthrop would provide water transportation for its residents to and from Boston. It’s a more environmentally friendly way of commuting than driving a car, and offers a relaxing, spacious…
Council Committee Delays Action on Safety Ordinance
The meeting had a little bit of everything: an impassioned speech by Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, an amicable exchange between Council President Peter Gill and former President Jeffrey Turco, hearty applause for former Selectman Martin O’Brien, and three hours of,…
DeLeo to Hold Winthrop Beach Cleanup, June 22
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D–Winthrop) announced that the annual Winthrop Beach Cleanup will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the corner of Shore Drive and Dolphin Avenue. “I am proud to join my…
Donations Sought For Fireworks
At the last Town Council meeting Chief Paul Flanagan had stated that the town’s annual 4th of July Fireworks were in question. No sponsor had stepped up to organize the event. Town Manager, James McKenna expressed his concern to Chief…