After nine months of meetings, discussions, and public forums, Ordinance Review Committee Chairman Joseph Boncore submitted the committee’s 87-page report to the Town Council Tuesday night. The report contains the committee’s recommendations and proposed revisions to the town code and…
Surprising Move: Strangie Performed well during Short Stint
More than a few Town Hall observers were stunned by the resignation of Clerk to the Town Council Leighanne  Strangie, whose letter of resignation was read at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Mrs.Strangie had been appointed in December following Town ClerkCarla Vitale’s…
Town Meetings Live: Internet Coverage is Being Explored
Council President Jeffrey Turco expanded on his proposal to have all meetings of all town committees shown live on the Internet so Winthrop residents can follow the meetings on their home computers. Turco said the city of Sacramento, California has…
Girls Track Wins NEC South Title
The Winthrop High girls track team defeated Gloucester, 86-41, and Saugus, 76- 49, this past week to capture the championship of the South Division of the Northeastern Conference with a 5-0 record. The Lady Vikings finished at 6-1 overall, the…
McCarthy, Boudrow Pace Vikings Past Brighton, 10-6
Nick McCarthy slammed a three run homer in the top of the eighth inning and Joe Boudrow went the distance through all eight frames on the mound to lead the Winthrop High baseball team to a 10-6 triumph at Brighton…
Boys Tennis Team Picks Up Two Wins
The Winthrop High boys tennis team earned a pair of victories this past week, defeating Lynn Classical on Friday and Lynn English on Monday in a rain shortened match. The Vikings eked out a 3-2 triumph on their home court…