Governor Charlie Baker was the guest of honor at a Boston Harbor Cocktail Reception at the Cash Family Residence on Townsend Street. In the photo above, Gov. Baker speaks to the large group of supporters who attended the fundraiser.Baker, who…
Month: October 2017
Blessing of the Animals
Andrea Murphy and her mother, Rita Rioretti, with Tucker the dog during the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John the Evangelist Parish on Saturday, Oct. 7. Numerous families and their pets came out for the annual service.
Tyler Pettee,Bo and Michael Diaz Serving in U.S. Army
Three Winthrop High School graduates are currently serving in the military. SPC Tyler Robert Pettee Tyler is a 2011 graduate of WHS where he played four years in the baseball, hockey, and golf programs. Tyler is a 2015 graduate of…
Candidates’ Debates:WCAT and Republican Committee Hold Forums for Candidates Competing in Election
The three candidates for president of the Winthrop Town Council – Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Ronald Vecchia, and Richard Boyarjian – were set to participate in a live debate Wednesday night at the WCAT Studios. Mike Cabral, executive director of WCAT,…
Seeing Is Believing:Pereira has Life-Changing Operation; Lifetime-Brands Honors Beloved Employee
By Cary Shuman In a touching, heartwarming ceremony, the people at Lifetime Brands in Medford honored its long-time information technology specialist Nelson Pereira on a very special occasion. There were tears in the eyes of fellow employees as the popular…
News Briefs
Celebrating 50 years AS A PRIEST Father David H. Gill, S.J., a native of Winthrop, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The occasion was marked at a Jubilee Celebration in late September at Boston College…
East Boston Savings Bank Donates $17K to Jimmy Fund Foundation
Throughout the season, East Boston Savings Bank has been routing for the Sox to win. Not only because they are big fans but also for the children benefiting from the Jimmy Fund Foundation. With every Red Sox win East Boston…
Peter Gill is Running for Re-Election to the Winthrop Housing Authority
When Sen. Boncore resigned his seat on the Housing Authority due to his election as Senator, Peter Gill was appointed by the Town Council and the Housing Authority jointly to fill the Senator’s unexpired term. Peter says it has been…
Police Blotter 10-12-2017
Monday, October 2 Three motor vehicle parking in parking lot at Governors Park playing loud music. Motor vehicle accident on Cross Street. Unknown injuries. Reporting party on Pleasant Street states a white van took a sign down. Officer spoke to…
Letters to the Editor
VOTE for ron vecchia Dear Editor, Current School Committee member Ron Vecchia is running for Winthrop Town Council President.  I first met Ron in 1973 at one of the early Jaycees meetings. I’ve known him for 44 years, and I wholeheartedly…