July 18 9:02 a.m. — A Charles Street resident reports that a kid in the neighborhood damaged her fence while playing a game of “manhunt.†Officers speak to the youth, who will fix the two broken pickets. 9:34 a.m. —…
Obituaries 07-28-2011
John Murphy, Jr. Retired Winthrop Fire Department Captain John F. Murphy, Jr. of Winthrop died at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home on July 18. He was 85 years old. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a…
Town Fare: Viking Taxi Owner makes a Pitch for Fare Hike Within Town Limits
The Town Council will vote at its Aug. 2 meeting whether to grant a request made by Russell Gillis, owner of Viking Taxi, to increase fares for taxi transportation within the town. The Council held a public hearing on the…
Church Sold; Plans are Being Formulated
The friendly church at the beach has been sold and will most likely be developed into apartments. Union Congregational Church on Tewksbury Street – just a stone’s throw from Winthrop Beach – recently sold its church building and its large…
DeLeo: Debate will Begin in September
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo affirmed his commitment to advance legislation for an expanded gambling bill in September during an appearance at a Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon Monday at the Winthrop Lodge of Elks. Appearing at the…
Public Works Director has an Offer to Leave Town
Winthrop Public Works Director David Hickey has been offered a job as public works director for another community, at a significant pay increase and could accept the position as early as next week. When contacted, Hickey declined to elaborate, but…