The Town Council approved a raise for the patrol officers in the Winthrop Police Department Tuesday night. Although we certainly are living in a time of unprecedented budgetary restraints, there’s no question that the pay increase has been well earned.…
WHS Boys Hoop Team Wins Two Games
The Winthrop High boys basketball team won two of its three encounters this past week, defeating non league rivals Lynn Tech and St. Clement’s, but dropped a key encounter with Northeastern Conference South Division rival Saugus. The latter defeat resulted…
Police Blotter 02-23-2012
Tuesday, February 14 Caller reports his ex-girlfriend was in his home on Nahant Avenue and he did not want her there. Officers report she was allowed in and will be leaving for the night. It was a verbal argument between…
Obituaries 02-23-2012
Fred Cerulli Member of Elks, Point Shirley Assocation and Youth Hockey Coach Fred Cerulli of Triton Avenue, Winthrop died at home on February 19 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the beloved…
School Committee Send $208,800 Transfer Request to Town Council
After hearing from Town Accountant Michael Bertino and School Budget Sub- Committee Chair Gary Skomro, the Winthrop School Committee voted 5-0 last Thursday night to ask the Town Council for a transfer of $208,800 to cover a projected shortfall in…
Brooks Keeps Local Students Interested in Tooth Care
Dr. Howard Brooks was once one of those elementary school students to whom he now preaches the importance of caring for their teeth and gums. Brooks attended Winthrop schools (WHS Class of 1977) and studied pre-med at UMass/Amherst before graduating…