Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

The 21st annual Kick-Off Dinner & Awards Night takes place Friday, January 27, 2012, with a reception at 6:30 and dinner at 8:00 pm. The beautiful Hyatt Harborside at Logan Airport will once again host this event.
Congratulations to all the honorees who will be receiving awards at the annual banquet:
Youth Leadership: Erin O'Leary & David Tracy
Visual Achievement: Elliot Whittier Insurance Agency
Town Service: MaryLou Osborne
Coach of the Year: Dave Brown, WHS Boys Basketball
Excellence in the Arts: David Limina
Chamber Member of the Year: Sheryl Queen
Patriot Award: Mike Hammerman
Lifetime Achievement: Charles & Deborah Tewksbury
Community Service: Roseann Mazzuchelli
Business of the Year: Hong Kong Dragon
Educational Excellence: Mary McGunigle
All are invited to join in recognizing these distinguished members of our community who are making a difference. Tickets are $45 per person and may be purchased by calling 617-846-9898.

Thank You Holiday Lighting Sponsors

The town-wide holiday lights would not be possible without the contributions of our sponsors. Thank you:

Collision Headquarters
Paul W. Marks Co.

A-1 Lighting Service Co.
Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo
Suffolk Downs
Winthrop Rotary Club

Cottage Hill Real Estate
Elliot Whittier Insurance
Highland Real Estate
Jo-Anne's Barber Shop

Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home
La Siesta Restaurante
Macfarland Insurance Agency
Senator Anthony Petruccelli
The 11 Foundation
The Eye Center of Winthrop
Woodside Ace Hardware

Amanda Oakleaf Cakes
Championship Physical Therapy
Children's Corner Preschool
Demetri Liquors
Fab's Liquors
Falbo, Solari & Goldberg
Friends of The Winthrop Council on Aging
Gagin Insurance
June Wadkins
Mrs. Marley's Nursery School
North Shore CPR Training
OHS Training & Consulting
Reptile Circus
Terry Vazquez Public Insurance Adjuster

Home for the Holidays

Thank you to everyone who helped ring in the season the day after Thanksgiving for the 20th annual Holiday Lighting Festival put on by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy of Beacon Photography: click here to download photos with Santa.

The Holiday Lighting Festival is sponsored by Massport with assistance from the Police Dept., Fire Dept., and DPW. Ho ho ho!

A Delicious "Taste of Winthrop"

Thank you to the many fine food purveyors who participated in the 2011 "Taste of Winthrop": Alia Ristorante, Amanda Oakleaf Cakes, Belle Isle Seafood, Bistro-At-Home, Blackstrap BBQ, Center Café, Café Delite, Café Rossetti's, Companions Restaurant, D'Amelio's Off the Boat, Dough, Ecco, El Paisa, Hi-Tide Restaurant, Hong Kong Dragon, Hot Diggitty, Kasbah, La Siesta, Lucky Garden, Margarita's, Millie's Kitchen Catering, Nick's Place, Paellas At Your Place By Antonio, Paul W. Marks Co., Russo Imports, Rustic Table, Sammy Carlo's Catering, Spinelli's Catering, Tasty Plates Catering, Toretta's Bakery, Twist & Shake, Willy's Pizza, Winthrop MarketPlace and Winthrop Yacht Club. Check back for event photos by George Panagakos.
Special thanks to our sponsors!
SILVER SPOON: Massport, Paul W. Marks Co.
BRONZE BOWL: First Priority Credit Union
COPPER KETTLE: Balloon City, Cloud Nine Therapeutic Massage, East Boston Savings Bank, First Church of Winthrop United Methodist, Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Welsh & Parker Insurance - Hardy Office

Winthrop High School Ranked #17 in Mass.

The Washington Post annual High School Challenge Index places Winthrop High School #17 in the state. Congratulations to the WHS faculty on this impressive feat: Massachusetts Schools Ranking.

A Video Look at Winthrop

Please check out this wonderful video created 100% by Winthrop High School students: "Welcome to Winthrop". Be sure to share it or post to facebook!

-Do you use a cell phone as your main phone contact number?
-Do you use an internet based phone service such as Vonage?
-Is your number not listed in the Winthrop phone book?
-Do you want to make it easy for friends and acquaintances to get in touch with you?
You now have the choice to opt-in and be published in the Winthrop phone book if you have a phone number (cell phone, internet line, etc.) that is not listed!
Click here to fill out our authorization form online. There is no fee for Winthrop residents.

Modeled after the popular mall gift cards, the "Winthrop Gift Certificate" is good at a wide variety of over 50 local businesses. It's the perfect gift for anyone as well as a great way to support the small businesses that support our community. For a list of participating establishments and to purchase online click here: Gift Certificates.

Winthrop in Boston Globe

Our beautiful and quaint town was recently profiled in the Boston Globe Travel section. Check out the article which explores Winthrop.

Winthrop Watercolor by William Beyer

Winthrop By The Sea is an original watercolor by renowned artist William Beyer. This colorful artwork depicts such landmarks as the Deane Winthrop House, Town Hall, E.B. Newton School, Winthrop Playhouse, Winthrop Yacht Club, Five Sisters, French Square, Lewis Lake, Cottage Hill, Belle Isle Bridge, Doughboy statue, and more.
Limited edition prints are available exclusively through the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce for $100. Dimensions are 22"W x 16"H. Order online!

The Boston Business Journal list of top Chambers of Commerce once again included the Winthrop Chamber - ranked in the Top 20! The high level of activity, low membership dues, and excellent benefits all contribute to make the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce one of the largest in the Commonwealth.

Check out the new "What to Do" section. Click here for info on attractions and recreation in Winthrop and the area or click here for the community events calendar.