Jeff Allison, former professional baseball player, will be speaking to Winthrop High School students at an assembly this morning at the school. Allison was a first round Major League draft pick of the then-Florida Marlins in 2003 following a spectacular…
Month: May 2013
Turco in Race?: Former Council President May Run
Certainly the news that is creating the most buzz in town these days is word that former Town Council President Jeffrey Turco is considering a run for the position in the November election. Turco served as president of the Council…
Salute to Donnelly: Special Education Teacher Was a Gift
You can expect a big crowd on Friday at the Point Shirley Association when teachers and residents gather for a party to celebrate the career of Chris Donnelly, long-time Winthrop High teacher and director of the Life Skills Program. Mr.…
Police Blotter 05-16-2013
Monday, May 6 Caller on Jefferson Street requesting medical attention for wife who’s feeling discomfort. Report of a lifeline activation on Golden Drive. Fire will handle. DPW removing some of the banners on Crest Avenue from the light poles. At…
Winthrop High Sports Roundup
WHS baseball team ready for tourney run The Winthrop High baseball team kept alive its hopes for qualifying for the state tournament with a 5-4 victory over Brighton this past Friday. The Vikings can punch their ticket for a Journey…
Obituaries 05-16-2013
Marion Landry Of Winthrop, formerly of Orient Heights Marion T. Landry of Winthrop, formerly of Orient Heights East Boston, died suddenly on May 12. She was the beloved mother of Paula Garrant of Merrimac and Brian Counihan of Franklin, both…
Way to Go,no. 26.
Ken Quist, pictured with his grandmother, Charlotte Carroll, began playing football with the Winthrop Youth Football Program. He continued onto high school under the leadership of coach Tony Fucillo and coach Sean Driscoll. Kenny was a member of the Super Bowl…
Little League Scoreboard Dedicated on Sat.
Saturday was a glorious day at the Winthrop Little League “A†field. Past President Dave Leslie made opening remarks then Winthrop Little Leaguers led in the pledge of allegiance. Speaker Bob Deleo introduced 8 year-old Haven Pereira who gave a…
Council Passes Rental Inspection Ordinance
The Town Council public safety committee voted by a 2-1 margin in favor of a rental inspection ordinance, advancing it to the next stop in the process which is the rules and ordinance committee. Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers and Councilor Linda…
Talking About Fees: Council Thoroughly Examining the Issue
What a fascinating discussion it was by the Town Council about the various fees that are charged by the town for various permits, certificates, inspections, and other town services. Residents watching on WCAT had to be impressed by how the…