Valentino Capobianco, legislative aide to Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, is leaving the Speaker’s Office to join the campaign staff of Peter Koutoujian, candidate for U.S. Congress in the Fifth District. Capobianco spent his last day on the…
Author: Cary Shuman
Town Council Approves Nov. 5 as Date for Referendum on Middle/High School Project
Suffice to say that Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 will be an important day in determining the future course of Winthrop. For in addition to selecting a council president in the town election, Winthrop voters will also decide whether to fund…
Spanning the Globe: Winthrop Teenager Grant Herbert is Helping Children Worldwide
Grant Herbert is a worldwide traveler but he’s no ordinary tourist. In fact, many would say that his work as a young humanitarian has been extraordinary. Grant, 16, traveled to China this summer with his classmates at Boston College High…
Looking Good: Renovated Pico Park Officially Opens
Pico Park, you never looked so good. Town officials and the Winthrop Parks Committee participated in a ceremony Aug. 8 to mark the completion of renovations at the playground located off of Pico Avenue. The park was completely refurbished and…
Larsen Rink at Eruzione Center is Now Open for Indoor Activities
The Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center is more than just a rink now. It is full-fledged indoor recreational facility whose potential has no bounds. Thanks to a generous donation of a new floor by the Viking Pride Foundation,…
Suspect Sought for Car Break-ins
Police Chief Terence Delehanty is cautioning motor vehicle owners to keep their vehicles locked after a rash of car breaks in the town early Tuesday morning. Delehanty said an individual or individuals broke into 12 different vehicles and took items…
Busy Agenda: Town Manager Evaluation, Town Clerk Reappointment Set for Council Meeting
The Town Council will return to work Tuesday night with a busy agenda set for its first regularly scheduled meeting. The council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month but because July 29 was the fifth Tuesday…
Howard Leaves School System: Will Take Position in Saugus Schools
Lisa Howard, a teacher and administrator in the Winthrop School system for 23 years, is leaving her position as assistant superintendent of schools/pupil personnel director to become the pupil personnel director for the Saugus school department. “Miss Howard will be…
40 Years and Counting Honan Ranks as One of Chamber’s Longest Active Members
Richard Honan opened the Honan Sign Company in 1972. One year later he joined the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. This year he marks his fortieth year as a member of the local business organization. “The Chamber is an excellent organization, 
LeBlanc Drafted by NHL’s Ottawa Senators
Chris LeBlanc called it “a dream come true.†The former Winthrop High ice hockey star saw his name appear on the National Hockey League’s draft board Sunday and he then received a phone call from the Ottawa Senators informing him…