When Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers made the request to table the ratification of naming the Winthrop Department of Public Works Headquarters in honor of Richard Dimes, the gutsy call was “no reflection on Mr. Dimes.†Powers is the former fire chief…
Full Speed Ahead: DeLeo Delivers the Great News in Person
It’s baseball season, so let’s just say that our state representative, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, hit a home run in his appearance at the Winthrop Town Council meeting Tuesday night. DeLeo delivered the outstanding news in person…
The Price of Success: WHS Basketball to Large School Division
Winthrop boys basketball coach David Brown has taken his program to unimaginable heights during his tenure, including a state championship, numerous Northeastern Conference South Division titles, and deep runs into the state tourney. The realization that Brown has built a…
On Emerson Rd. An Example of Public/Private Partnership
Thanks to the efforts and leadership of Emerson Road resident Todd Sacco, the street has new tree plantings to replace some of the trees that were lost during the severe storms last summer. Sacco started with the idea of planting…
Softball Team to Play in Tourney Final
The Winthrop High softball team advanced to the championship round of the Winthrop vacation week tournament with a 5-2 victory over Manchester/Essex in an opening round contest Tuesday. The Lady Vikings will meet Boston Latin, which defeated Cathedral in its preliminary…
Police Blotter 04-19-2012
Tuesday, April 10 Caller from Myrtle avenue reports her vehicle was struck sometime last night while parked in front of her residence. Damage to the front driver’s side wheel well. Female on Edward Street called to report that her and…