Congressman Edward J. Markey, who has represented Winthrop for 37 years, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s special election. Markey received 57 percent of the vote statewide to defeat Congressman Stephen Lynch. A small turnout…
Month: May 2013
Markey, Gomez Carry Winthrop: Congressman, Newcomer to Square Off
We congratulate U.S. Senate candidates, Congressman Edward J. Markey and Gabriel E. Gomez, on their impressive statewide victories in the Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday. It was great to see our our congressman, who has represented the district for 37…
Winthrop Parks Committee Family Fun Night: Event is Set for May 11 at the Winthrop Y.C.
The success of sustaining an annual fundraiser usually depends on how the first one proceeds and that’s why we’re hoping that Dawn Sullivan and the Winthrop Parks Committee will draw a sizable turnout to the first annual Winthrop Fun Night…
Winthrop’s Song: Another Reason for Pride in Winthrop
If you weren’t able to get the Winthrop Cultural Council’s annual celebration Tuesday night, you missed a great rendition of Winthrop’s “song†that was performed by the Winthrop High School Vocal Vikings to the delight of those in attendance. We…
Police Blotter 05-02-2013
Monday, April 22 Caller from Revere Street reports that two cars are in the street and one car is attempting to push the other. W91 and W93 responded and report a disabled motor vehicle. G&J notified by the owner and…
The Honorable Justice Albert Conlon: First Justice Has a Local Connection
We were in attendance at Law Day program in Lynn for one of our sister publications and it was great to see the Honorable Justice Albert Conlon, who presides over the Lynn District Court, taking such a key leadership position…
Softball Team Wins Three Games
The Winthrop High softball team is on a roll with a three-game winning streak against Northeastern Conference opponents Saugus, Beverly, and Peabody this past week. Standout pitching by Lady Viking hurler Maura Lanza, the power hitting of Jen Adamson, and…
Obituaries 05-02-2013
Richard Rossetti Automobile Salesman Richard J. Rossetti of Taunton, formerly of Winthrop, died on April 26. An automobile salesman, he was the loving father of Sophia Maria Rossetti of Brockton; cherished son of Ralph and his wife, Jean (Perkins) Rossetti…