We wish to offer a brief “Thank you†to the administration of Gov. Charles Baker, and in particular Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, for the recent presentation of a check for $261,680 from the MassWorks grant program that will be used…
Month: April 2018
Congratulations to Our Champion Thespians
We will be the first to admit that we — both at this newspaper and as a society — tend to glorify, to a greater extent than perhaps we should, the exploits of athletes at all levels of competition. Just…
Sports 04-12-018
WHS sports roundup WHS girls track opens with two wins The Winthrop girls track & field team opened up the season with two big wins against Lynn English (89-46) and Medford (81-43) this past week. Mckayla Norris led the team…
Obituaries 04-12-2018
G Joseph Nargi Retired machine mechani GÂ Joseph Nargi of Somerset Avenue, Winthrop passed away at the Heathwood Healthcare in Chestnut Hill on April 9. He was 93 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Rachel…
Delehanty Won’t Take Town Manager’s Job
The search for a new town manager is already underway, after Terence Delehanty, who has acted as the town manager and the police chief for the past nine months, informed Council President Ron Vecchia that he wants to be the…
Tightening the Knot:Winthrop Teachers Receive Tourniquet Training
As part of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), several teachers from Winthrop High School and middle school took part in an almost two-hour class that taught the steps in applying a tourniquet in the event of an emergency. The…
Residents in Precincts 3 and 6 Join Forces with Winthrop Police Regarding Crime Prevention
In an effort to make the streets safer, residents from the precinct 3 (Point Shirley area) and precinct 6 (Highlands area) neighborhoods joined Winthrop police officers and town councilors for a discussion on crime prevention and safety issues that plague…
Residents Skepticism Aired at Town Meeting
The Winthrop Town Council brought back the feeling of a town meeting Tuesday night when they invited residents to the annual spring forum to discuss the Center Business District, the old Middle School and the town operated ferry service. Over…
News Briefs
Capic Welcomes new members CAPIC’s board of directors is pleased to announce Winthrop Town Council President, Ronald Vecchia, Chelsea City Councilor Joseph Perlatonda, and Judie VanKooiman as its newest members. Both Winthrop Town Council President, Ronald Vecchia and Chelsea City…
Teacher Highlight:Drama Teacher’s Passion Pays Off
If Karen Calinda wasn’t a drama teacher, she is certain that she would be associated with the theater is some aspect, whether it be casting, directing, or educational outreach. Her passion for the stage is evident in her dedication to…