This group of Winthrop High School students had a great time at the Sophomore/Junior Social that was held on April 27 at the Cottage Park Yacht Club.
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Winthrop Safe Boating Day to Be Held on May 19
“Winthrop Safe Boating Day-Operation Paddle Smart” begins 2013 National Safe Boating Week on Sunday May 19th at Cottage Park Yacht Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Come and learn how to properly wear inflatable life vests & inherently buoyant PFD’s properly, use of visual distress signals, dockside instruction, with Coast Guard Boating Safety Resources. U.S. Coast...
McKenna Downsizes School Budget
Winthrop Town Manager James McKenna released his recomended budget for Winthrop Public Schools totaling $16,563,000 last week. While the Winthrop School Committee voted to adopt a $16,722,000 level service budget McKenna approved slightly less but the budget still reflects a 2.87% increase from last year. McKenna applauded the WSC for its transparency during this...
Ferry Service Slated to Resume on May 28
Town Manager James McKenna is “hopeful” that the town’s ferry service will begin this year on Tuesday, May 28. McKenna said the town has signed an agreement with a private business owner to run the ferry service that will carry passengers from Winthrop to Boston and back on a daily basis. “This is a...
Turco May Run for Council Pres.
Rumors were circulating in the town this week that former Council President Jeffrey Turco is considering a run for the position in the election in November. Turco served as president of the Council in 2010 and 2011. He was defeated by current Council President Peter Gill in the November, 2011 election. Turco, an attorney,...
Honan Seeks Volunteers to Aid in Project
Richard Honan has announced that this Saturday residents will be cleaning the bronze veterans’ markers in the Winthrop Cemetery from 8 a.m. to noon. “Come on down and lend a hand as we honor those who have defended this great country,” said Honan. “Come on down, bring your children, work an hour or two...
Jeff Allison to Speak to WHS Students
Jeff Allison, former professional baseball player, will be speaking to Winthrop High School students at an assembly this morning at the school. Allison was a first round Major League draft pick of the then-Florida Marlins in 2003 following a spectacular career as a pitcher for Peabody High School. He had a record of 9-0...
Way to Go,no. 26.
Ken Quist, pictured with his grandmother, Charlotte Carroll, began playing football with the Winthrop Youth Football Program. He continued onto high school under the leadership of coach Tony Fucillo and coach Sean Driscoll. Kenny was a member of the Super Bowl championship team in 2006. He graduated in 2009 as a co-captain of the WHS...
Little League Scoreboard Dedicated on Sat.
Saturday was a glorious day at the Winthrop Little League “A” field. Past President Dave Leslie made opening remarks then Winthrop Little Leaguers led in the pledge of allegiance. Speaker Bob Deleo introduced 8 year-old Haven Pereira who gave a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. Senator Petrucelli unveiled a sign thanking our twenty-year...
Council Passes Rental Inspection Ordinance
The Town Council public safety committee voted by a 2-1 margin in favor of a rental inspection ordinance, advancing it to the next stop in the process which is the rules and ordinance committee. Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers and Councilor Linda Calla voted in favor of the measure while Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore voted against it....
