Speaker Robert A. DeLeo presided over Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony at which East Boston resident Adrian Madaro took office as the new state representative for East Boston. It was an impressive ceremony and certainly an honor for Adrian and his family…
Month: April 2015
It’s Time to Get Flame Retardants out of Our Couches
Eight years ago, my 4-year old daughter and I gave blood samples for an Environmental Working Group study on Flame Retardants in Mothers and Their Toddlers. When our results came back from the lab, both of us had chemicals called…
Sports 04-09-2015
WHS Sports roundup “Play ball†Monday for WHS baseball, softball The Winthrop High baseball and softball teams finally will get to hear the umpire instruct them to “Play ball†after four weeks of weather-induced frustration when they take to the…
Obituaries 04-09-2015
Henry ‘Hank’ Woytaszek Verizon Communications retiree Henry R. (Hank) Woytaszek passed away on April 3, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital due to medical complications. He was born on July 31, 1951 in Winthrop and was the loving husband to Maria Sena-Woytaszek…
Learning from Each Other: Winthrop High Community Demonstrates Inclusiveness
WINTHROP – The Winthrop High School Double B’s know that using the “R†word is hurtful, especially when it comes to students with mental and physical disabilities. Last week they proved there’s no place for it in their life or…
WIHA Plans Free Program: Chocolate 101
A wise man once said, “Nine out of ten people like chocolate…the tenth person always lies!†Help put this theory to the test as Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) presents, “Chocolate 101†a family-friendly free program on Saturday, April…
One Incredible Journey: Winthrop Cheerleaders Rallied Together to Capture the National Championship
Superintendent of Schools John Macero said “they†put the “Win†in Winthrop just as their shirts proclaimed. Angelo Vigliotta said “they†brought him to tears of joy when “they†won it all after two days of high-pressure competition. They are…
Police Blotter 04-02-2015
Arrests Casey Ingram, 28, 52 Wave Way Ave., Apt. #2, charged on a warrant on March 26 after a motor vehicle stop at 8:50 am at Shore Drive and Wave Way Avenue. Jorge Felix, 31, 34 Shurtleff St., Chelsea, charged…
Opinions
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR JIM McKENNA We’re so pleased that the Winthrop Town Council voted to extend the contract of Town Manager James McKenna, who has done an outstanding job as the leader of our town since his arrival here. McKenna…
Sports 04-02-2015
WHS Sports roundup Frustration mounts as field situation shows no sign of quick relief  With the announcement this week by the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department that the town’s fields and playgrounds under its purview (Ingleside Park, Coughlin Park,…