The Town Council public safety committee voted by a 2-1 margin in favor of a rental inspection ordinance, advancing it to the next stop in the process which is the rules and ordinance committee. Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers and Councilor Linda…
Talking About Fees: Council Thoroughly Examining the Issue
What a fascinating discussion it was by the Town Council about the various fees that are charged by the town for various permits, certificates, inspections, and other town services. Residents watching on WCAT had to be impressed by how the…
Congratulations, Dave: Former WHS Hoop Coach Now at St.Mary’s
Dave Brown was too good at what he does – coaching basketball and building a winning program – to stay on the sidelines for long, so it is not unexpected that he has been named the head coach of the…
Great Event Saturday: Family Fun Night Benefits Parks Committee
Just a reminder that the Winthrop Parks Committee will be holding its Family Fun Night fundraiser Saturday at the Cottage Park Yacht Club beginning at 5 p.m. If ever an event looked like a “fun” one on paper, it is…
Police Blotter 05-09-2013
Monday, April 29 Mother on Cliff Avenue requesting we check on her daughter and granddaughter as conversation earlier seemed a bit off. W100 assisted 92 in the person check and spoke with the daughter who is fine and will call…
Winthrop High School Sports Roundup
Lady Vikings top two NEC rivals The Winthrop High softball team stretched its wining streak to five games this past week with wins over Northeastern Conference rivals Salem, 4-2, and Lynn English, 8-1, behind two strong pitching efforts by sophomore…