The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center announced last week that it is suspending its plans to bring a new, state of the art health care facility to Winthrop center, just three months after re-affirming their commitment to the project. “We…
Month: July 2012
CAPIC Program Helping Residents with Foreclosure Still State Funded
Robert Repucci, the Executive Director for Community Action Progams Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC), confirmed this week that it appears a key program to assist residents and families facing eviction or foreclosure will be funded, following the release of a state budget…
Resident Leads Fundraising for Native American Memorial
A local Winthrop resident and member of the National Daughters of American Revolution (NDAR) organization, Barbara Woodcock, is spearheading a NDAR fundraising effort aimed at raising $2,5000 to aid the Natick Nipmuc Native American Tribe in their quest to erect…
Fireworks, Parade for Fourth Here
Winthrop will celebrate the Fourth of July with two traditional events. The Annual Horribles Parade will take place on July 4 at 9 a.m., beginning at the Town Landing and proceeding to Coughlin Playground. The traditional Fourth of July fireworks…
Casino Committee: Gill to Name Committee July 17
Council President Peter Gill said he will appoint at the July 17 council meeting a committee of three councilors who will be the liaison between the council and the public concerning the possible construction of a $1 billion casino/resort at…
Play Ball! Controversy Does Not Affect the Players
The ongoing controversy in the Winthrop Little League should in no way be seen as a reflection upon what a great organization it has been through the years. The dismissal of a long-time volunteer in the league was the result…
The Livin’ is Easy: the Fish Are Jumpin’ and the Cotton is High
With the Fourth of July vacation week here, the summer season is in full swing. For those of us who have lived in Winthrop for all of our lives, the short window of opportunity Mother Nature provides us for beaching…
Police Blotter 07-03-2012
Monday, June 25 Party reports her baby stroller was stolen on Sunnyside Avenue. Report of loud radio played every morning and afternoon on Trident Avenue. Female came to the station to advise us that she is moving out of her…
Obituaries 07-03-2012
Helen Murray Longtime Winthrop Resident Helen M. (Sullivan) Murray of Winthrop died peacefully on June 27 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. Born on June 17, 1917 in South Boston, she was raised in Wayland as…