By Cary Shuman Of all the post-season quotes by high school hockey stars in the Boston newspapers this March, we enjoyed the one most by senior captain Phil Boncore after the Vikings’ 5-1 victory over No. 1 seed, Stoneham. “It’s…
Month: March 2025
Obituaries 03-13-2025
Anna (Ann) Belmonte Full of love, laughter and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her Anna (Ann) M. (Visco) Belmonte of Winthrop passed away comfortably at her home on March 6th, in her 95th year, surrounded by…
U10 Vikings Capture State Champ Title
A Forecast of Fun: Local Meteorologist Visits Gorman Fort Banks School
School Committee Focuses on Override Outreach
By Adam Swift Much of the focus of Monday’s school committee meeting, barring an unfortunate Zoombombing incident, was on the upcoming school override vote on Saturday, April 5. During the special election, voters will be asked to consider a $3.5…
Council Votes to Censure Precinct 5 Councilor
By Adam Swift The town council voted to censure Precinct 5 Councilor Joseph Aiello at last week’s meeting. The motion to censure came from Council President Jim Letterie following comments made by Aiello, including a vulgarity, while resident Diana Viens…
News Briefs
Winthrop Public Library & Museum Hosts Gyotaku Art Exhibition The Winthrop Public Library and Museum (2 Metcalf Square) is currently showcasing an exhibition of Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) artwork by Beverly-based artist, Peter Concannon. The exhibition, featuring over 20 original…
Hundreds Participate in the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash
Special to the Journal On March 2, one of the coldest days of the year, 200 brave souls plunged into the icy 32-degree waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. The water was…
Chelsea Votes to Join Winthrop and Revere in Regional Emergency communications Center
By Adam Swift Last week, the Chelsea City Council approved joining Winthrop and Revere as the third member of the Metro North Regional Emergency Communications Center (MNRECC). The vote helps move forward plans for a new regional dispatch center at…
March is the Cruelest Month
According to meteorologists, “meteorological spring’” arrived last week on March 1. For those who prefer to mark the seasons astronomically, spring officially will arrive in two weeks on March 20 (at 5:01 AM), marking the vernal equinox. But regardless of…