This weekend marks the 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach. Thousands of  Revere residents, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors from throughout the Boston area, will flock to America’s oldest public beach to view the works…
Month: July 2018
Sports 07-19-2018
Eight Winthrop residents cycle toward $52 million goal in the 2018 Pan-Mass Challenge Locals will ride to fundraise for lifesaving cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute On Aug. 4 and 5, eight riders from Winthrop, will cycle…
Obituaries 07-19-2018
Helen Chiulli Metropolitan Credit Union retiree Helen M. Chiulli of Walden St., Winthrop passed away at the Winthrop Place on July 16. She was 81 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Angelina (Puopolo) and Joseph…
Independence Day Tradition: The 136th Winthrop Horribles Parade
Joe Aiello leads the Viking float in the Horribles Parade on July 4, while Stephen Hines has a blast as part of the circus float. The Horribles Parade took place on a hot morning, but the spirit wasn’t spoiled by…
Austin Faison Offered Job as town manager
It’s been more than a year since former Town Manager James McKenna left, and the road to finding a replacement has been rough. On Wednesday night, Town Council President Ron Vecchia appointed a full-time manager, Austin Faison, in hopes that…
CASA Seeks to Continue Programs in Town
Community Action for Safe Alternatives (CASA) has been in existence since 1997 and needs to restructure itself to be able to continue to provide the residents of Winthrop with a primary prevention coalition. “We thought it is important to give…
Finding Safe Routes to Local Schools
Since there will be no school buses starting in September, the number of cars dropping off and picking up children will increase. The increase cars have already a taxed the system with some cars arriving an hour early to pick…
News Briefs
FAMILY DAY AT THE BEACH ON JULY 14 The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Yirrell Beach from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. to celebrate the annual Family Day at the Beach. Please contact the…
Appreciation:Lucy Fiandaca, East Boston Native, Pillar of the Community
When Lucy Fiandaca walked in to the Winthrop Marketplace to do her shopping, this elegant lady from East Boston lit up the whole store with her kindness, her warmth, and her optimism. “She was the most positive person I’ve ever…
Baker Signs Bill Strengthening Commonwealth Gun Laws
Gov. Charlie Baker signed H.4670, An Act Relative to Firearms, which will allow household members, or others in close relationships, and local law enforcement to file an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) petition with the court to remove firearms from dangerous…