These are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Dept. responded for the week of April 27-May 4. Monday, April 27 1413: Paperwork that was received from the Mass. RMV declaring a local resident as an “immediate threat,†thereby…
Month: May 2020
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their effort…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the US
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
Gridiron Glory: Peter Caggiano Still Carrying the Football for Winthrop Youth
Peter Caggiano remembers throwing a block for running back Steven Staffier during their days together in the Winthrop Pop Warner football organization. Asked to describe Staffier’s talent at that age, Caggiano replied, “He was indescribable. He was one of the…
Obituaries 05-14-2020
Carmen Arroyo Of Winthrop Carmen R. Arroyo of Sturgis St., Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on May 10. She was 94 years old. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Maria…
Mi Amore Food Bank
Celebrating Mother’s Day 2020!
While the days and weeks seem to mesh into one amidst the coronavirus lockdowns, this Sunday is a special day that will break the monotony. It is Mother’s Day, and while it may not be possible for mom to…
Honor Healthcare Heroes
Council Approves Emergency Motions: Hosts Guest Speakers
The Winthrop Town Council met remotely on Tuesday, May 5, where it heard updates from department heads, hosted two guest speakers and passed two emergency motions related to COVID-19. The meeting opened on a somber note, with Council President Phil…
News Briefs
CAPIC Fuel Assistance Update – You May Now Be Eligible! COVID-19 is affecting us all whether it’s our health, household income, our social well-being or a combination of all three. If you are a resident of Chelsea, Winthrop or Revere…