We understand that there may be some redistricting in the works in Little League because of the imbalance in the regional districts. Some districts have substantially more teams than others. Winthrop is currently in one of the most competitive districts…
Police Blotter 07-01-2010
June 21 4:32 a.m. – Officer Hickey reported that a car was broken into on Bowdoin Street. The interior light was on and the contents of the car were strewn about. The owner reports that nothing of value is missing.…
Obituaries 07-01-2010
John Sweeney, 95 Member of many organizations, past Winthrop Advisory Board member John V. "Jack" Sweeney of Winthrop died at his home on June 26. He was 95 years old. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he…
Coffey Connection – Brothers join forces with the North Shore Navigators
James Coffey says he’ll never forget the day his parents picked him up from the Dalrymple School and told him that his older brother, Stephen, had been selected in the Major League Draft. And we’re not talking about the Winthrop…
Two local organizations receive grants to fund beach-based programs
The non-profit organization Save the Harbor / Save the Bay awarded Winthrop Parks and Recreation and Friends of Bell Isle Marsh grants of $2,500 and $2,000 respectively to support beach events this summer. At a press conference on the Boston…
Milano steps down; cites personal considerations
A second member of the Winthrop School Committee has resigned from her position. Pat Milano, chairwoman of the committee for the past six years, submitted her letter of resignation to Town Clerk Carla Vitale on June 16, ending her ten…