The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a proposal by Town Council President Jeffrey Turco that the administrative functions of town government and the Winthrop School Department be consolidated. The School Committee must also approve the consolidation, and will discuss Turcoâ€TMs…
The temporary repairs that were made to Larsen Rink during the rinkâ€TMs off-season in the summer and early fall seem to be working well, as hockey teams, leagues and skaters stream back to the local ice skating rink on Pauline…
The Winthrop Rotary Club pledged a 1,000ドル contribution to purchase a shelter box that would contain a tent and supplies for a family for the Haiti Relief efforts. In fact, the Rotary District of which Winthrop is a part, has…
The Winthrop High hockey team won both of its games this past week, defeating Salem 7-0 Saturday and St. Maryâ€TMs of Lynn 2-0 on Monday. The victories improve the Vikingsâ€TM record to a sterling 10-1-1 on the season (which qualifies…
Perhaps it was too much drama in one week. Tuesday nightâ€TMs contest between 12-1 Winthrop and undefeated Lynn English had been billed as the game of the year on the North Shore. However, the Vikings already had turned in their…
Most sports are said to be “a game of inches.†But in gymnastics (as well as figure skating), close contests are measured in tenths of a point, or even hundredths. Such was the case for the Winthrop/Lynn English gymnastics team…
“Close but no cigar,†“Close only counts in horseshoes,†or “Live by the sword, die by the sword,†you have your choice of sayings for the Winthrop High girls hockey team, who held a 1-0 lead for 44:24 of their…
Monday, January 18 1:18 p.m. â€" Caller reported that her vehicleâ€TMs tires were slashed on the Elks parking lot the previous night. 1:32 p.m. – Report of an alarm going off on Grandview Avenue. Officer reports building is secure. 2:52…
Just two meetings into his tenure as Council President, Jeffrey Turco has offered a bold plan for the future of the Town of Winthrop. Turco proposed at Tuesdayâ€TMs Council meeting that the administrative functions of the School Department and town…
The Winthrop Town Council will continue to give all residents an opportunity to address the board during the “public comment†portion of its meetings. The Council voted to give citizens five minutes to speak on any issue they feel is…