Robert Arthur ‘Bobby’ McGarry One of the longest surviving heart transplant patients Robert Arthur (Bobby) McGarry passed away on September 6 at the home of his niece, Allison McNaughton. He was 79 years old. Born in Waltham on May 8,…
Month: September 2015
Biggio Family Takes Als Ice Bucket Challenge
The Biggio family accepted the ALS (Lou Gehrig) ice bucket challenge from Maureen and Bob Preczewski of Marblehead. The event was held in their back yard on Francis Street on Sunday, August 30th. Shown in picture are the challengers and…
Cheerleading Coaches Resign Amidst Illness
A week after 10 cheerleaders were sent to the hospital due to the complications from working out in hot and humid weather, the two women who coached the team to a national championship last spring have resigned. Superintendent of Schools…
SODD for Walden St. Denied by Council, 5-4
The council room was packed Tuesday night as councilors contemplated whether or not to grant a special zoning designation to a Walden Street property. After hearing from neighbors and the property owner, the Town Council voted 5-4 to deny the…
Deadline Approaches for Election Filings
Candidates for several offices in Winthrop have until Sept. 8 to turn in their nomination papers for the Nov. 3 election. Town Clerk Carla Vitale said now every open seat has at least one person running for it. So far…
Council Votes Houseboat Regulations in Winthrop
If you are looking to set up a houseboat in Winthrop you will now need a permit from the Town Manager. Tuesday night the Town Council voted to approve a new ordinance requiring a permit and other regulations. Packed with…
News Briefs
ANOTHER MOSQUITO TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS Another mosquito in the Lewis Lake area has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control has put out traps around Miller Field, the little league field, and possibly…
Police Blotter 09-03-2015
Monday, August 24 Party came to the station to report that her ex-husband has not returned their child. The child should have been dropped off at 7:45 a.m.  The husband did not answer a call by his ex-wife. Daughter called…
McKinley and His Monuments Head into the Sunset of History
It’s tough being William McKinley these days. One of only four U.S. presidents to be assassinated – who some 100 years ago had a flurry of monuments, schools and roadside memorials named after him – has recently seemed to fall…
Support for Labor Unions is Growing
Support for labor unions is on the rise, jumping five percentage points between 2014 and 2015. According to a Gallup poll conducted in August, a majority of Americans approve of unions, including a full two-thirds of young people aged 18-34.…