We join East Boston residents in congratulating East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes on his appointment as the chair of the Boston Board of Health. The appointment is another major milestone in the successful career of…
Month: December 2018
Remember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or online — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect†gift for our family…
Sports 12-13-2018
WHS sports roundup Boys hockey team opens season with win The Winthrop High boys hockey team opened its season in impressive fashion with a 7-1 triumph this past Saturday against Portland, Maine, in a contest played at Larsen Rink. Coach…
Obituaries 12-13-2018
Richard Lawrence Curtis Of East Boston, formerly of Revere Richard Lawrence Curtis of East Boston, formerly of Revere, passed away suddenly on Dec. 8. The beloved husband of Elizabeth (Puzzo) Curtis, he was the devoted father of Christopher Curtis and…
Annual Snowflake Fair at St. John’s Episcopal
ulia and Maya Wallerce, and Bodie Bucholtz during the annual holiday Snowflake Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Shoppers had a wide range of items from homemade jewelry, gift baskets,blankets and more to peruse; the Church also made lunch available…
Cultural Council Fair
Sandy Schiff from the Winthrop Improvement Historical Association(WIHA), shows off the new Winthrop Christmas ornament during the Winthrop Cultural Council art fair and show opening on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Plans on File for Somerset Avenue Development
Plans are on file in the town clerk’s office for a proposed development on Somerset Avenue at the site of the “old dollar store.†The developer will appear at a public meeting on Dec. 13 at the E.B. Newton to…
Tax Rate to Decrease in 2019 Fiscal Year
At Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, a presentation was made for the upcoming tax rate from Assessor Stephen Roche. After the presentation, the Town Council voted to decrease the tax rate for fiscal year 2019. Taxpayers will see this reflected…
Rookie Flight Crew Gets Ready to Take off for Another Season
For the third year in a row, the Winthrop Middle School STEM club came face-to-face with a few Celtics celebrities and JetBlue professionals. Last Wednesday, 30 STEM club students spent some quality time in the classroom and on the basketball…
News Briefs
Father Tom’s Live Nativity On Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., come and celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus at The Holy Rosary Church, 1015 Shirley St., Winthrop. For more information call 617-846-1210. It is not too late…