Pasquale Marano Retired Business Owner Pasquale J. Marano of Upland Road, Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Feb. 4. He was 85 years old. Born in Boston’s North End, the beloved son of the late…
Month: February 2019
Winthrop Bids Farewell to Detective Delehanty
When the church doors opened at St. John the Evangelist Church on Tuesday morning you could hear the distinct tune of the song “You Lift Me Up†and that’s what Detective Michael Delehanty did to everyone who crossed his path.…
Residents, Officials Fondly Remember Detective Delehanty
Michael Delehanty has been described as dedicated, committed, and loyal. As the oldest of seven children, he was responsible for setting an example, and that obligation followed him through life and spilled over into both his career and his many…
Letterie Proposes Moving Polls Back to the Old Middle School
Precinct 2 Councilor James Letterie wants the town to look at moving the polling places back to the old middle school on Pauline Street. “I think it should be discussed. We had a system for many years and we don’t…
Winthrop’s Annual Town Census and Dog Licensing 2019
The 2019 Annual Town Census was mailed to all households in early January. Winthrop residents should verify or correct any information, sign, and return the census within 10 days of receipt. Residents are encouraged to return the census via USPS, alternatively…
Local Library Schedule
Check out what’s happening at the Winthrop Public Library in February! The programs are always free. The following are hours of operation through the spring : Monday 10-6 Tuesday 11-8 Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 11-8 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-5 For Adults…
Non-Vocational High School Students Invited to Attend free Exploratory Program
Northeast Metro Tech is once again opening its doors to non-vocational high school students interested in learning more about technical education. Through its “Exploring Vocational and Career Technical Pathways,†Northeast is offering a 12-week program for in-district students in grades…
Learning responsibility Through Teamwork
Ryan Skoczylas knows what it feels like to shoulder a lot of responsibility. The senior has been the starting goalie for the high school hockey team for the last three years, and while his position comes with stress, he has…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
Opincaru Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2018 Dean’s List Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Nicolae Opincaru of Winthrop, a member of the class of 2020 majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for…
Take the Plunge on March 10 at the Harpoon Shamrock Splash to Raise Funds for Free Beach Programs
Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Sunday, March 10, for the Harpoon Shamrock Splash plunge and pledge fundraiser and beach party at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. Brave participants will splash into…