Last November, former CASA Executive Director Amy Epstein and new director LeighAnn Eruzione, presented the results of the 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA) at a Town Council meeting. The in-depth survey included questions related to drug and alcohol use, mental…
Month: April 2019
Zonta Club of Chelsea March Meeting
The Zonta Club of Chelsea, at their March monthly meeting, had the pleasure of having Lynn Peters, the Co-Director of Harbor COV as their guest speaker. The Zonta Club and Harbor COV are partnering up to apply for a Zonta…
EBNHC Welcomes HHS Secretary Azar to Discuss Battle Against HIV and Other Community Health Issues
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) welcomed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar II today to discuss the national HIV epidemic and EBNHC’s experience as a leading-edge provider of HIV prevention, screening, and treatment. In addition Secretary Azar…
Uplift Yourself with Laughter Something to Smile About
Those Who Can for Those In Need held the 6th Annual Uplift Yourself with Laughter at Giggles Comedy Club on April 3. The fundraiser benefits the non-profit organization’s fall Resource-Volunteer Fair, which provides information about Greater Boston and North Shore…
Police Blotter 04-11-2019
Monday, April 1 Report of an unwanted party on Kennedy Road. Party was sent on his way. He was staying with his grandmother until Wednesday, but it is not working out. He was also advised not to return. 91 came…
College Debt Is a National Crisis and Disgrace
One of the clearest indications of the growing income and wealth inequality in our nation is the level of college debt that is being incurred by the vast majority of the current generation of college students and recent graduates. According…
Guest Op-ed: Keep Medicare Part D’s Six Protected Classes Protected
By Linda Stalters and Raymond Y. Cho Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a troubling regulation that would weaken Medicare Part D, the federal program that helps 45 million American seniors and people with disabilities afford…
Letter to the Editor
We Need Your Help Dear Editor, For over 50 years, WINARC has received the gracious support of Winthrop area residents, businesses, and organizations. We are now planning our annual “Run, Walk, or Roll Fundraiser†at Deer Island on Sunday, May…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys lacrosse opens with two wins The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team opened its season in strong fashion with a pair of victories this past week. This past Saturday, the Vikings defeated Manchester-Essex, 15-9. “This was an excellent win…
Obituaries 04-11-2019
Charles Zuffante, Jr. Proprietor of Charlie Zuff’s Cafe Charles T. “Zuff†Zuffante, Jr. of East Boston passed away peacefully on April 8. He was the late proprietor of Charlie Zuff’s Café, a member of Bartolo’s Athletic Club and the East…