We attended the oath of office ceremony Monday for new Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino, who was previously the mayor of Revere for a decade before Dan Rizzo was elected four years ago. Tom had been working in an administrative…
Month: July 2015
Coughlin Park Another Gem
 We recently visited Coughlin Park for a wiffeball tournament organized by Ben Spinazzola and all we can say is, ‘Wow, what a beautiful transformation has taken place” at the park. With the new facilities for tennis, basketball, and street hockey,…
Bob Deleo Delivers Once Again
Governor Charlie Baker’s Fiscal Year 2016, $38.1 billion budget has been passed and Winthrop residents have to be quite pleased with the many priorities in the town that were addressed — and answered — in the new budget. Speaker of…
Sports 07-23-2015
From the Press Box Lights Out By Jim Lederman Do you remember when basketball was the “number one†sport in town? Can you name the location of the three basketball courts down the Center? The ‘lights’ are out in 2015!…
Obituaries 07-23-2015
Renato DiZio Active in East Boston religious, sports and community organizations Renato P. DiZio died on July 20 at the age of 92. Mr. DiZio was a US Marine Corps veteran of World War II, an active member of East…
Taking the Leap to Fight Cancer
Winthrop’s Jamie Mannion (left) makes the jump into Boston Harbor as part of the second heat of the 22-mile Swim Across America relay swim. The annual swim is a fundraiser for childhood cancer and both Jamie and his wife, Kay,…
Residents Upset Over State of Winthrop Beach
Residents packed the meeting room in Town Hall Tuesday night. A couple people had nice things to say about the Department of Conservation and Recreation but for the most part people were upset with the condition of Winthrop Beach. To…
Lewis Lake and Miller Field Slated for $8M Renovation
Town Manager James McKenna has unveiled preliminary plans for a nearly $8 million project to solve the drainage problem at Lewis Lake and Miller Field. DPW head Steve Calla said the lake needs to be dredged, a new tide gate…
Neighbors, Officials Meet Over Proposed Development
Neighbors of a proposed development on Walden Street gathered last Thursday night in the E.B. Newton building to find out what could happen at the site of the old Muffin Town. This Tuesday night the issue is expected to go…
Police Blotter 07-16-2015
Saturday, July 4 Report of a loud party on Shirley Street. Officer reports speaking with residents who agreed to end the party for the night. Another report of a loud party on Beach Road. Officers spoke with subject’s party over…