A ‘Meet the Candidates Night’
The Winthrop Republican Town Committee is proud to announce Meet the Candidates Night. The Meet the Candidates Night will be held on Tuesday October 24, at 7:00pm. The event will be held at The Winthrop Senior Center on Harvard Street. Candidates Night is nonpartisan and free to attend. All Winthrop Candidates have been invited to participate.
The format of Candidates Night will be each candidate will have 2 minutes to describe their candidacy. Then the Moderator will ask two Questions to each candidate with 30 seconds to respond. Finally, after the Q&A is completed Winthrop voters can speak informally to any candidate who chooses to linger after the program’s formal conclusion.
Community members who would like to offer suggestions for the questions presented to the candidates can submit their questions to the WRTC. Please submit your questions for consideration to “Winthrop Republican Town Committee” facebook group or via email to [email protected].
The following Winthrop Offices and Candidates are vying for election in November:
• Council President – Jim Letterie
• Town Councilor at Large – Todd Sacco, Max Tassinari
• Town Council – Precinct 2 – John Munson, Kurt Millar, Marc Chapdelaine
• Town Council – Precinct 4 – Suzanne Swope
• Town Council – Precinct 6 – John Daros
• School Committee – Layne Petrie, Zachary Purinton, Gus Martucci
• Library Trustee – Anne Ferreira
• Housing Authority – Frank Ferrara, John Tranfaglia, Rosann Trionfi- Mazzuchelli
For information about Meet the Candidates Night go to Winthrop Republican Town Committee on Facebook or see fliers posted at the following local businesses; Swetts Liquors, Center Laundry, Cafe Delite, Pro Shop, Nick’s Restaurant, Quick Food Mart on Shirley St., Bobby Lou’s Jewelers, Crest Ave. Wine and Spirits, Aljay’s Cafe, Ariana’s Cafe, Woodside Hardware.
To participate with the Winthrop Republican Committee connect a [email protected].
S.P.I.R.I.T.S. Of New England Ghost Lecture
S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England, in co-operation with the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA), will host a fundraiser for the historic Deane Winthrop House. The event will be held on Saturday, October 21st with tours of the House from 6-7pm and a Ghost Lecture in the Barn, 38 Shirley Street, Winthrop, MA at 7pm.
Hear from S.P.I.R.I.T.S. Paranormal Investigators who were featured on television shows such as “Paranormal Survivor”, and “Haunted Case Files” as well as the investigations they have conducted on well-known landmarks such as the USS Constitution, the Mount Washington Hotel, and our own Deane Winthrop House.
The presenters for the evening will be S.P.I.R.I.T.S. Founder and WIHA Board Member, Ellen MacNeil, and S.P.I.R.I.T.S. team member, Jack Kenna. Both investigators have many stories to tell. A seasoned Paranormal Investigator, Ellen has appeared on television on episodes of the “Haunted Case Files” and “A Haunting Season” series.
Jack is a recognized Paranormal Investigator, Speaker, and Author. He has appeared on episodes of “Haunted Hospitals”, “A Haunting”, and “My Worst Nightmare.” Jack has written several books which he can offer for purchase at the Lecture.
Light refreshments will be served. Tickets cost $15 when purchased on Eventbrite or $20 when purchased at the Door. Space in the Barn is limited to only 99 souls so don’t get turned away at the Door!
Please direct any questions about the event to [email protected].
It’ll be a spooktacular evening.
Fall Events at the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground
The Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Restoration Committee is proud to announce two big events this Fall at the burial ground.
On October 21st Revere’s historian Jeff Pearlman will be leading a guided tour of the burial ground starting at 3pm. This tour will teach you everything there is to know about Revere’s oldest historic landmark. Tour attendees will meet RMBG luminaries such as Captain Samuel Sprague, Reverend Thomas Cheever, and many more.
On October 28th the burial ground will once again be a part of Revere’s All-Hallow’s Eve festivities. RMBG will be open from 4 to 8, giving the public a rare opportunity to explore the burial ground after dark. Attendees can learn all about the spooky side of RMBG!
Rumney Marsh Burial Ground will close for the winter on December 1st. Until then the gates will be open daily except for days when the forecast calls for rain. RMBG can be found on Facebook, Instagram and at rmgbrc.org.