The Winthrop School of Performing Arts had a lot to celebrate this past year.  In addition to several performances including a Holiday Show, piano, guitar and voice recitals, Acting Showcases and Summer Dance and Theatre Camps and two Dance showcases, the…
Month: September 2016
Marie “Jeanette” Ferrino, Wife of Judge Joseph Ferrino, Dies at 90
By John Lynds Marie A. “Jeanette” Ferrino, the late wife of the Honorable Judge Joseph Ferrino and a driving force in many East Boston and Winthrop organizations and social clubs, has died. Mrs. Ferrino died at the Kaplan Family Hospice…
Town Issues First ‘Air BNB’ Permit
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Over a year ago the Town Council called for a way to regulate “Air BNBâ€-type establishments and other similar room sharing arrangements Last Thursday night the Zoning Board of Appeals issued a special permit to Ken…
Gearing Up for A New School Year
By Kate Anslinger With the first day of school right around the corner, the School Committee is working hard to ensure that the first day runs smoothly. One of the hot topics at the new building is the parking situation.…
New Diversion School Program Now in Place
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There’s a new school year next week and a new diversion program to benefit students, the schools and families will be implemented. Under the old method when a student is suspended for an offense in school…
News Briefs
DELEO TO SPEAK ABOUT OPIATE ISSUE SEPT. 14 On Sept. 14 at 6:30 pm at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center, 35 Harvard St., Speaker DeLeo will address the community on the topic of opiates in our area and around…
Police Blotter 09-01-2016
Monday, August 22, 2016 Caller on Upland Road requesting an ambulance for her father who she believes is in need of medical assistance. WFD/EMS responded. Parking violation issued on Main Street for no parking anytime. Motor vehicle stopped for violation…
Letters to the Editor
Seeks your support in Register of Deeds race Dear Editor: On Thursday, September 8th, Suffolk County Democrats will go to the polls to nominate their candidate for Suffolk County Register of Deeds. This position has long been referred to as…
Election on September 8
While the Big One — the election of our next President of the United States is in November — there is an important election next Thursday (note the different day for an election than the usual Tuesday), Sept. 8, with some interesting local contests…
Welcome, Jillian Dempsey to Winthrop Schools
We enjoyed very much the front page story and interview in last week’s Sun-Transcript with Jillian Dempsey, who will be teaching fifth grade at the Cummings Elementary School this year. Jillian is a great role model for Winthrop students with…