Helen Winslow Nurse at former Winthrop Hospital and member of Winthrop Senior Center Elena “Helen†(Sakovich) Winslow of Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on April 13. She was 90 years old. Helen was a member of the…
Month: April 2015
EBNHC Officials Attend Forum on Health Centers at Statehouse
Last Wednesday officials from the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) participated in a forum on state community health centers (CHC) in the Flag Room at the Statehouse. EBNHC CEO Manny Lopes was one of the speakers during the forum…
Cancer-Free Councilor Continues to Help Others
WINTHROP – Town Councilor Rich Boyajian knows first hand that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and his journey with cancer has done just that. It’s been 19 years since Boyajian got the news that changed his life. He…
WHA Upgrading Properties after Winter Damage
WINTHROP – The Winthrop Housing Authority is seeking bids to repair some of its properties that were damaged by the record-breaking winter and to upgrade the energy efficiency of others. According to Peg Lyons, executive director of the Winthrop Housing…
Town Officials to Start Process of Crafting Law on Houseboats
WINTHROP – One thing is clear, Winthrop will have a bylaw that addresses the use of houseboats at area marinas, including Atlantic Marina off Pleasant Street. Officials expect to start working on a draft on April 15. The Town Council’s…
Wellness Week Starts with Sunday Expo
WINTHROP – There is truly something for everyone next week as Winthrop kicks off its first Wellness Week this Sunday with the Health and Wellness Expo in the high school gym from 10 am to 2 pm. “We’d like to…
Hermon St. Project Rezoning Put on Hold: Developers Seeking Condos at Playhouse Site
WINTHROP – A procedural question has forced the Town Council to postpone its official decision on the rezoning of an old church and theater at 60 Hermon St. Tuesday night, in front of neighbors and the representatives of Ocean City…
Police Blotter 04-09-2015
Monday, March 30 Party on Lincoln Street reports a residence there has lot consciousness but has awakened. Call transferred to WFD and EMS for service. Elderly party fell at Senior Center. No injuries detected. Party on Undine Avenue reports a…
Alternative to Fields as Snow Dumps Must Be Found
We spoke to Steve Calla, Director of the Winthrop Department of Public Works, and he wanted to make it clear that he never denied using the Winthrop High baseball field as a snow dump for the snow removed from the…
Advancing 60 Hermon St. Project
The Town Council moved a step closer to approving the project being planned for 60 Hermon St., which is the former home of the Winthrop Playmakers. The Planning Board had voted by a 7-0 margin in favor of the project…