Month: August 2019

Police Blotter 08-08-2019

Monday, July 29 Caller on Pleasant Street states that he was involved in an argument with another party. The involved party also damaged his property. Party left in a town vehicle. Caller wishes to speak with an officer. It was…

What Is Happening to Our Country?

“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.”  — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…

Letters to the Editor

Viking Gardens Should Not be in CBD Dear Editor, At the July 15, 2019 meeting of the Planning Board, at the request of the Town Council, the Board reviewed and discussed the “Proposed Center Business District (CBD Boundary 2019)” The…

Obituaries 08-08-2019

Salvatore ‘Sammy’ Russo Retired Boston Firefighter with a Lifelong Passion for Horses, Horseracing and the Boston Red Sox Salvatore R. “Sammy” Russo of Winthrop, formerly of (Orient Heights) East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family…