Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) has been around the world on legislative missions. He’s the dean of the Massachusetts federal delegation, a 34-year sitting elected official; the 13th most senior member of the Congress. He’s been around Winthrop over the years…
Author: Seth Daniel
DCR project will go a long way toward improving Short Beach
Officials marked the beginning of the long-anticipated Short Beach project, spanning Revere and Winthrop, at a recent ceremony on the site of the $3.5 million project. While the project began in earnest earlier this summer, officials had their official beginning…
Casino bill is unraveling
What looked like a billion dollar bonanza in the form of expanded gaming has turned into a billion dollar banana peel – and everyone’s slipping on it this week. State leaders from the governor to House reps are embroiled with…
State Rep.: Casino legislation is progressing
As Gov. Deval Patrick seems to be in the mood to sink the casino gambling ship, others are working behind the scenes to make sure it stays afloat. State Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D-Revere) was tapped earlier this month to be…
A walk in the park? That’s only the beginning
Walking the dog isn’t just a Yo-Yo trick for Winthrop’s Mary Ruane, it’s a way of life. Ruane – also known as the Pet Nanny – knows just about everyone in Winthrop, but she knows even more about their pets.…
From home to the front
It can be very easy to relegate the War on Terror to the political arenas in Washington, D.C. or to the nightly updates on the news – leaving the reality of day-to-day soldier life a world away. However, that hasn’t…
School employees dominate Top 100
Town employees making the big bucks in 2009 were more than likely to be police officers, firefighters or school employees, rather than those working in Town Hall. According to a salary list released by the Town last week, there were…
Winthrop residents take part in 30th Annual Edward Snow Row
Several residents headed to Hull during last weekend’s nice weather to participate in and observe the 30th Annual Edward Snow Row Race. Some 96 boats were registered in the race, including several from Winthrop. As shown above, one boat belonging…
Winthrop man charged with statutory rape; victim is 14 years old
A Logan Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger screener from Winthrop has been charged with enticing a young girl and sexually assaulting her at his Winthrop home during last month’s school vacation week. Sean Shanahan, 45, of Winthrop, was charged…
DeLeo puts his cards on the table – Town Manager’s reaction is measured
It’s anyone’s bet as to whether expanded gaming will pass this time around, but House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said that, whether a joker or an ace, the cards are about to be dealt. Over the last week, Winthrop’s own…