Month: June 2019
Local Smoking Regulations To Be Tested
For years, smoking has not been allowed on Winthrop Shore Drive Beach since it is controlled by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with their regulation. But now Winthrop has a regulation of its own that prohibits smoking and…
Candidates Take Out Nomination Papers
A couple of new faces have joined the crowd of residents who have taken out nomination papers for local offices. One newcomer, who has actually been around campaigns for other candidates is Stephen Ruggiero, of 53 Hutchinson St., who will…
Donna Segreti Reilly Receives Unsung Heroine Award
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women awarded Donna Segreti Reilly of Winthrop and Eleanor Vieira of Revere, Unsung Heroine Awards in a ceremony at the State House in Boston. This distinction celebrates extraordinary women who perform acts of…
News Briefs
Family Day at the Beach July 27 The annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Family Day at the Beach will be on Saturday, July 27 . The event is held on Yirrell Beach from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Games, contests,…
Sumner Tunnel Swing Lane Gate Installed, Hours of Operation Announced
MassDOT has installed a swing lane gate at the mouth of the Sumner Tunnel that will open to allow for an additional travel lane into the Sumner or close to optimize traffic flow into the tunnel by East Boston residents.…
Police Investigate Following Increase in Car Thefts and Break-Ins
Police Chief Terence M. Delehanty reports that the Winthrop Police Department is investigating an increase in reported car thefts and break-ins. Between June 10-17, the Winthrop Police Department responded to five reports of motor vehicle break-ins. Likewise, between June 7-17,…
Assistant Town Manager Orders Dog to Stay on Premises
The fate of three mixed-breed rescue dogs at 33 Myrtle St. rested in the hands of the assistant Town Manager after a dog hearing Monday evening at Town Hall. During the hearing it was determined that one of three dogs…
Winthrop Parks and Rec Kicks Off the Summer
Summer is officially here which means that Winthrop Parks and Recreation is busier than ever, and on July 1 there will be an influx of kids, ages 5-12, participating in a variety of activities in Ingleside Park. For the first…
Two finalists Vying for Massport CEO Job
The Massport Board of Directors announced that Boston Planning and Development head Brian Golden and Massport’s Port Director Lisa Weiland have emerged as the two finalists who will be considered for the Massport CEO post. The Massport board will meet…