The news that Winthrop’s DPW Director, Dave Hickey, may accept an offer to take over a similar job in the Town of Wellesley should come as no surprise to Winthrop residents. First and foremost, Dave has proven himself to be…
Obituaries 07-21-2011
Janet Finely Winthrop Librarian Janet S. Finely of Golden Drive, Winthrop died suddenly at home on July 13. She was 68 years old. Born in North Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and William Mason. A resident…
Police Blotter 07-21-2011
Monday, July 11 9:47 a.m. – Caller states her vehicle was vandalized sometime between 7:30 p.m. (July 10) and 8 a.m. this morning. Damage was done to the driver’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Beal…
Carving Artists: As Many as 300,000 People Expected to Attend Annual Event on Revere Beach
There may not be a better way to usher in the dreamy, fantasy world of sandcastles than by staging a parade on the Boulevard with eight-foot-tall puppets. And that’s exactly what’s going to happen this week. The Revere Beach National…
A Car-load of Discoveries: More Than $1,500 in Cash Seized with Marijuana, Cocaine and LSD
A patrol officer checking parked cars on Veterans Road early Tuesday morning, ended up arresting a 24-year old Nevada Street man on an outstanding warrant and several other drug charges, after finding the man sitting alone in his parked car…
Gobiel Named WHS Director of Athletics
Peter Gobiel, a longtime educator and coach in the Winthrop school system, was appointed on July 8 as director of athletics for Winthrop High School. Superintendent of Schools John Macero said Gobiel will also serve as the director of physical…