Dave Brown was too good at what he does – coaching basketball and building a winning program – to stay on the sidelines for long, so it is not unexpected that he has been named the head coach of the…
Month: May 2013
Great Event Saturday: Family Fun Night Benefits Parks Committee
Just a reminder that the Winthrop Parks Committee will be holding its Family Fun Night fundraiser Saturday at the Cottage Park Yacht Club beginning at 5 p.m. If ever an event looked like a “fun” one on paper, it is…
Police Blotter 05-09-2013
Monday, April 29 Mother on Cliff Avenue requesting we check on her daughter and granddaughter as conversation earlier seemed a bit off. W100 assisted 92 in the person check and spoke with the daughter who is fine and will call…
Winthrop High School Sports Roundup
Lady Vikings top two NEC rivals The Winthrop High softball team stretched its wining streak to five games this past week with wins over Northeastern Conference rivals Salem, 4-2, and Lynn English, 8-1, behind two strong pitching efforts by sophomore…
Obituaries 05-09-2013
Florence DiGiacomo Of New Hampshire, formerly of East Boston Florence M. (Salerno) DiGiacomo of Milton, NH, formerly of East Boston, died on May 5. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. DiGiacomo of New Hampshire, loving mother of Michele…
Meters Proposed for Shirley Street
A pilot parking meter program is being proposed for the Shirley Street business district from Delby’s Corner at the corner of Washington Avenue and Shirley Street toward the Tewksbury Street area. Restaurants and convenience stores are the primary businesses in…
Pico Park Fundraiser Set for May 11
Chairperson Dawn Sullivan is proud of the Winthrop Parks Committee and rightfully so. Sometime in June she and committee members Dawn Manning, Barbara Duffy, Linda Brassard, Carlos Brussa, and Annemarie Murray will see the results of their volunteer work unveiled…
Going Strong at 165 Years: East Boston Savings Starts 165th Year of Serving Community
Last Friday the East Boston Savings Bank celebrated 165 years in business with neighborhood-wide celebrations at all bank branches including Winthrop.. The events included promotions, raffle and a IPad give-a-way. “East Boston Savings Bank owes its success over the past…
Unique Dining Experience is Featured at Kasbah Restaurant
The Kasbah Restaurant, 59 Putnam St., has been a staple on the Winthrop dining scene in the center of town for 11 years. Owner Nasser Belghiti, who is originally from Morocco, has made a large investment in his business and…
CAPIC Receives Boston Foundation Grant
CAPIC has been awarded a grant of $20,000 by the Boston Foundation, Robert Repucci, executive director, said today. According to Robert Repucci, the grant will be used for emergency energy assistance for eligible residents of Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. CAPIC…