There is a sign in the window of Publix Shoe that Winthrop that hasn’t been seen in 63 years: “Retirement Sale.†Alas, after more than six decades of running his popular shoe store in Winthrop Center, Anthony “Tony†Rossetti is…
Month: July 2010
Lax marked the spot
As a young girl growing up in sports-minded Winthrop, Eva Hynes played soccer, basketball, and softball. “But I never really stuck with anything before lacrosse became my passion,†said Hynes, 18, who graduated in May from St. Mary’s High School…
User fee is reduced to $250, but Middle School program is scaled back
The Winthrop School Committee wanted to send a message to the parents of public school athletes at their June 24 meeting. With $50,000 donation from the Viking Pride Foundation (VPF), the five members of the committee voted unanimously to reduce…
Parade, fireworks to highlight July 4th events; Police urge residents to have a safe and happy holiday
The town of Winthrop’s annual Independence Day celebrations is scheduled to take place this Sunday, July 4. The Annual Horribles Parade, led by organizer Pete Gobiel and his Point Shirley volunteers are set to step off from the Public Landing…
A Tough Choice – But Letterie did the right thing
Life is all about decisions and Town Councillor James Letterie had a tough one this week: Whether to remain on the Council or submit an application to become a member of the Winthrop School Committee. There are currently two vacancies…
Enjoy the Fourth – And remember: Safety first
The weatherman is forecasting a truly glorious Fourth of July weekend, with lots of sun and temperatures that will be warm, but not scorching. Locally, Winthrop residents will celebrate the holiday in our traditional way. Although there will be no…
Big Little Plans? – Redistricting might make sense for Winthrop
We understand that there may be some redistricting in the works in Little League because of the imbalance in the regional districts. Some districts have substantially more teams than others. Winthrop is currently in one of the most competitive districts…
Police Blotter 07-01-2010
June 21 4:32 a.m. – Officer Hickey reported that a car was broken into on Bowdoin Street. The interior light was on and the contents of the car were strewn about. The owner reports that nothing of value is missing.…
Obituaries 07-01-2010
John Sweeney, 95 Member of many organizations, past Winthrop Advisory Board member John V. "Jack" Sweeney of Winthrop died at his home on June 26. He was 95 years old. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he…