By Frank Costantino John Eade, of Winthrop, a Toledo native who narrowly survived the Vietnam War’s deadliest single-day battle and went on to high-level roles in political campaigns, architecture, and government, died Wednesday, June 22, 20222, at his cousin’s home…
Month: July 2022
Letter to the Editor
Democracy Is at Stake Dear Editor, The January 6 attack on our nation wasn’t a random act by a handful of sore losers, but a premeditated and organized insurrection. Now, thanks to the hearings, there’s overwhelming evidence that Trump and…
Winthrop High Football Team Begins Pre-Season August 19
The high school football pre-season officially begins Friday, Aug. 19. “We’ll have our Iron Man (strength, conditioning, and agility) competition on that day,†said Winthrop High head coach Jonathan Cadigan. “We’ll practice on Saturday (Aug. 20) and begin double sessions…
Winthrop 13-Year-Old Baseball Team Competes in Lou Tompkins Baseball League
Seeking to revitalize youth baseball in Winthrop for Little League graduates, volunteer coaches have put together a 13-year-old team that is competing in the Lou Tompkins All-Star Baseball League. Former Winthrop High and Salem State Viking shortstop Mike Vatalaro and…
Obituaries 07-28-2022
Genevieve Wood Delta Airlines Retiree, Active at Winthrop Senior Center Genevieve M. Wood, 87, a lifelong resident of Lewis Avenue, Winthrop passed away on July 22. Gen originally worked for Northeast Airlines which merged with Delta Airlines. She remained in…
Appreciation Night For Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli
More Than One Million Visitors Expected for Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach
More than one million people are expected to attend the International Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend (July 22-24) at Revere Beach. Adrienne Sacco-Maguire, vice president of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBC) that hosts the event, said that 15 individual sculptors…
Ronan Appointed Winthrop Veterans Services Officer
Town Manager Tony Marino has appointed lifelong Winthrop resident Phil Ronan as the new town veterans services officer. Ronan, 63, was officially introduced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night. He succeeds Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli as veterans service officer. Marino said…
Union Building Trades Info Session at Suffolk Downs: Suffolk Downs Project To Create More Than 18,000 Union Construction Jobs
Special to the Journal Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, July 26, at Suffolk Downs. The Greater Boston Building…
News Briefs
2022 Annual Report Photo Contest is Now Open Want to showcase your Winthrop artwork? Enter a Winthrop photo to be considered for the cover of the Town of Winthrop 2022 Annual Report! The winning submission will be featured on the cover…