The inclement weather didn’t stop voters from getting out to the polls to cast their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, as voices were heard and candidates were nominated. The ballot question saw a yes vote passed, which means that the…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Freshman Christian Buonopane Devotes His Time to Politics
Fifteen-year-old Christian Buonopane fell in love with politics at the young age of 11. His interest was triggered when his grandfather, Ron Vecchia, was running for School Committee in 2015. It didn’t take long for Buonopane to find himself immersed…
Teacher Highlight: Kindergarten Teacher Appreciates Inquisitive Nature of Young Students
Jennifer Shatford loves how enthusiastic and inquisitive young children are, which is why she decided to teach kindergarten. The Marblehead resident attended Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, graduating with a dual major in Elementary Education PreK-4 and Special Education PreK-8,…
Family Seeks Help During Time of Need
In 2017, when resident Josh Cohen was in the third grade, he discovered that he had a large Wilms Tumor on his left kidney. Since then, he has had the affected kidney removed, and has undergone 12 rounds of chemotherapy…
Another Vehicle Rolls Over on Shore Drive
Just before 7:30 a.m. on Monday morning, a 2015 Honda Civic crashed into a parked, unoccupied, 2013 Volkswagon Beetle, on the corner of Shore Drive and Beach Road. The Honda Civic was occupied by a 62-year-old male resident of Winthrop…
Town Gears Up For Election Day
On Nov. 5, voters are encouraged to check off their choices on the ballot. This year’s voting day will bring with it a welcomed rise in participation, as Jim Letterie, John Munson, and Kurt Millar vie for the precinct 2…
Judy Racow Will Be Honored by the Horses and Heroes Foundation
On Nov. 2, Winthrop resident, Officer Judy Racow will be honored for her bravery, by The Horses and Heroes Foundation. The non-profit organization, based in Revere, focuses on naming horses after officers from Massachusetts who are recipients of the Trooper…
Speaker DeLeo Awarded for Gun Safety Leadership
On October 24th, while attending the 25th anniversary of the Stop Handgun Violence (SHV) celebration, Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo, was presented with a leadership award for his work on gun safety legislation. Since DeLeo has been the Speaker,…
School Highlight: Adjustment Counselor Strives to Make School Comfortable for Students
Alessandra Scorzella is no stranger to Winthrop. After growing up in the town and attending Win-throp Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, she found herself back in the district, working as an Adjustment Counselor at the Gorman Fort Banks…
Teachers Push for a Contract Settlement
Since November 2018, the Winthrop Teachers Association (WTA) has been working diligently to negotiate a contract settlement with the School Committee. On June 30, 2019, agreements for teachers, Education Support Personnel (ESP), secretaries, and nurses, expired, leaving behind unsettled contracts…