It was great to see interim town clerk Denise Quist at the Town Council meeting as she takes over this very important post in the town. We feel that Councilor Nicholas DelVento has it right when he asked his colleagues…
Police/Fire Cookout a Success: Our Public Safety Forces Came Through Once Again
They put their lives on the line so we in Winthrop can enjoy the feeling of peace, security, and safety in our homes and on our streets. We speak of the men and women of the Winthrop Police and Fire…
Obituaries 08-09-2012
James Gallivan MBTA Retiree, Active in Winthrop Little League and Youth Hockey James R. Gallivan of Waldemar Avenue, Winthrop died at home on August 3 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Born in Winthrop and…
Open for Business: New Owner and Complete Renovation at Quick Food Mart
Nisarg Patel said the full-scale renovation project at his Quick Food Mart on Shirley Street took two months to complete. It was definitely worth the wait, judging by the shiny, new, beautiful and spacious appearance – but more importantly, by…
Marie Turner: Winthrop’s Most Dedicated Public Servant
We often write tributes to town officials and civic leaders when they pass. But we will say this up front about the words you are about to read: There is no other person about whom we have written such a…
Police Arrest Two in Drug Sting
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty reported that two suspected drug dealers have been arrested in Winthrop, after a successful surveillance operation that was initiated when residents on a street in Winthrop reported to police that they had noticed what they…