Winthrop residents filled two rooms to capacity at the Caggiano and Son – O’Maley Funeral Home Monday afternoon to pay their final respects to Belle Liberman, who died on December 2 at the age of 91 after a brief illness.…
Month: December 2011
Remembering Belle: Longtime Businesswoman Was One of a Kind
Belle Liberman loved people and she loved Winthrop. Belle was a vibrant, energetic woman who was a part of the fabric of our community for many years. She enjoyed being involved in organizations such as the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce,…
A Smart Compromise
There were no easy solutions concerning the Gorman/Fort Banks School access road Council President Jeffrey Turco made the right decision when he opted for a compromise proposal for the construction of an access road for the Gorman/Fort Banks School. Turco’s…
Rink Management: New Team Will Be Put in Charge of Larsen Rink
Town Manager James McKenna announced at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting that he will be bringing in a brand new management team to run the Larsen Rink. The manager obviously has not been pleased that the rink has been showing…
Winter Sports Seasons Ready to Begin
With the fall sports season now one for the history books, the attention of local sports fans turns to the panoply of winter sports on the local scene. Although the accomplishments of last year’s WHS teams will be hard to…
Obituaries 12-08-2011
Belle Liberman Owned Belle’s Little Shop in Winthrop Center Belle (Epstein) Liberman of Winthrop died December 2 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers. She was 91 years old. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Ida (Green) and…
Mckenna Extended into 2015
The Winthrop Town Council approved a three-year contract extension for Town Manager James McKenna at its Nov. 21 meeting at the Joseph Harvey Room. McKenna current three-year pact expires on June 30, 2012. His new contract will be in effect…
An Act of Kindness: Winthrop Resident Meg Shannon Delivers Supplies to Orphanage in Moldova
Winthrop resident Meg Shannon didn’t let 6,000 miles of travel get in the way of doing a great deed. Shannon’s goodwill journey from Boston to Chisinau, Moldova – located between Romania and the Ukraine in Eastern Europe – resulted from…
Taken for a Ride: Detail Officer Survives Dangerous Encounter
A Winthrop patrol officer, working a traffic detail at the Dunkin Donuts on Main street last Saturday morning, November 26, found himself in a very dangerous situation when he tried to serve warrants on a man wanted by Boston and…
Christmas Concert and Two Fairs Highlight Weekend Events
Winthrop residents who are looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit early this year can start this weekend with a holiday concert and two holiday fairs to keep them busy. Both St. John’s Episcopal Church and the…