On September 8, Bikes Not Bombs will hold its 37th annual Bike-A-Thon, a community fundraiser to promote environmental sustainability and social justice. The Bike-A-Thon, the organization’s largest fundraiser, is a social change benefit ride offering five route options: 10, 35,…
Month: August 2024
Erin Murphy Announces Bid for Clerk of SJC for Suffolk County
Special to the Journal Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The following is her announcement. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support…
John Powers Announces Bid for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts
Special to the Journal Civil Clerk of Courts John Powers has announced his intention to run for the Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts position. The following is his announcement. “I am writing to respectfully ask for your vote on…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Dear Editor, A very sincere Thank You for the fast action of Detective Robert Jaworski, Detective Daniel Stone, Detective Wayne Carter, the Winthrop police department and the Suffolk County DA’s office for their investigative work and their constant…
Obituaries 08-22-2024
Peter Joseph Frasso An amazing man whose passing leaves a gaping hole in his family’s fabric Peter Joseph Frasso, 75, of Haverhill passed away after a brief illness on August 12th surrounded by his loving family. Peter, son of the…
Cappuccio selected to Boston Herald Preseason Eastern Mass All-Star Team
By Cary Shuman Winthrop High senior running back Nick Cappuccio has been selected to the Boston Herald Preseason Eastern Mass. All-Star Team. Cappuccio received recognition to the Second Team Offense meaning that Boston Herald high school sportswriter Danny Ventura and…
Meet Your U-10 Tournament Champions
Council Outlines Concerns with Ferry Service
The Winthrop Town Council has expressed its frustration with MassDOT and the MBTA over the operation of the Winthrop ferry service. Tuesday night, the council approved sending a letter to MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbets-Nutt and MBTA Executive Director Phillip Eng…