James Evans and Ryan Hegarty sped to victories for the Winthrop High boys indoor track team in its recent meet against Saugus. Evans sprinted past all competitors in the 50 meter dash in a time of 6.8 seconds. Hegarty outraced the field in the 55 meter hurdles in 8.9. Viking teammates Tyler Norris and...
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Fucillo, Russo, Griffiths triumph in Saugus meet
Jenny Fucillo claimed yet another victory and teammates Christina Russo and Jordan Griffiths also forwarded first place efforts for the Winthrop High girls track team in their meet last week against Saugus. Fucillo, the premier hurdler in the Northeastern Conference, sped to victory in the 55 meter hurdles in a time of 9.2 seconds....
Police Blotter 02-03-2010
January 25 8:40 a.m. – A Summit Avenue resident reports that she was just attacked by her mother, against whom she has a restraining order. The alleged attacker has left when officers respond. 10:10 a.m. – WFD is notified that a fire alarm is sounding on Sea Foam Avenue. Building is secure. 12:46 p.m....
Consolidation Effort – Any means of savings should be considered
With the Winthrop School Committee giving its approval to look at a possible consolidation of services between the School Department and town government, it’s expected that representatives from the Town Manager’s office (or Town Manager James McKenna himself) and the School Department (or Supt. of Schools Steve Jenkins himself) will begin to discuss the...
Good News – Flood map change could lead to insurance savings
We understand there’s some good news coming for residents who live in the so-called flood zone in the town. The town reportedly will be allowed to revert back to the previous flood map (from 1992) which will result in savings in flood insurance for many residents. Local officials are awaiting a letter from FEMA...
Life Lessons – Viking hockey team gave it their all
The many local sports fans who attended the hockey showdown Saturday night between Peabody and Winthrop, the top two teams in the Northeastern Conference, saw an unlikely sight: The Vikings pulling their goaltender and leaving the net open for the last 32 seconds of the game with the scored tied at 0-0. But coach...
Obituaries 02-03-2010
Joyce Diggdon Winthop Resident Joyce R. Diggdon of Winthrop, formerly of Arlington, died on January 31 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 80 years old. Born in Revere, the daughter of the late Andrew W. and Katherine (Mahar) Diggdon, she was the sister of Teresa M. Diggdon of Winthrop and the late Kathleen...
