Friends of Winthrop Beach, Winthrop, Massachusetts

Yirrell Beach –  New Year’s Day Point Shirley Plunge

Frederick W. Yirrell, Jr.  was a Naval fighter pilot killed in action in World War II at Okinawa. He was a 1939 graduate of Winthrop High School and a resident of Point Shirley. 

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Yirrell Beach Photos

View of Deer Island
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Little Library
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Bike Rack
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New Year's Day - Point Shirley Plunge
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Swim - Point Shirley Athletic Association
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The Watertower
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Flowers at the entrance

Yirrell Beach flower garden

Thanks to our town's DPW workers this flower area always looks great.

The Little Library

The Little Library

This Little Library is the work of the 21st Century After School program students. Thanks to Scott McGovern for installing it. The Little Library is actively used by neighbors who bring a book and take a book. The Little Library survived the winter weather.

Beach Cleanups

Thanks to all the individuals, families and organized groups that keep the beach clean , and the town's DPW workers who work hard to make a day at Yirrell Beach a great day for all.

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