By Kate Anslinger Last Thursday, School Superintendent John Macero received confirmation that he has been nominated as one of four finalists to go forward in the interview process for Saugus school superintendent. Screening Committee Co-chair Peter Manoogian said the process…
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An Extraordinary Man:New School Science Wing to be Named in Honor of Richard ‘Doc’ Tacelli
By Kate Anslinger The science wing at the new middle/high school will be rightfully named in honor of Richard “Doc†Tacelli. Tacelli who dedicated several years of his life as a high school biology teacher, educating Winthrop students on the…
Water Tower Lights are Safely Functioning
By Sue Ellen Woodcock One might think that the red, white and blue water tower on Cottage Hill is easy to spot in an airplane, but in reality the height and proximity to Logan Airport requires red warning lights. But…
Board of Health Moves to Ban Styrofoam Cups
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Several communities in Massachusetts have banned stryrofoam take-out containers and cups, and if the chairman of the Board of Health is persuasive enough Winthrop may also enact a ban. At a recent meeting, Nick LoConte, chairman…
News Briefs
CLOTHING DRIVE AT LARSEN RINK The Winthrop High School PTC is once again hosting its Election “Day†Clothing Drive! Start bagging your unwanted (in good condition) adult and children’s clothing, coats, bedding, curtains, towels, blankets, handbags and shoes (laces tied…
Police Blotter 03-31-2016
Monday, March 21 Caller on Shirley Street reports that a vehicle struck his fence while attempting to park. The vehicle caused minor damage. However, the caller would like an officer to speak to the operator of the vehicle since this…
Fighting Big Tobacco for Our Kids
By Senator Sal DiDomenico In the United States, the face of the tobacco industry is rapidly evolving. In recent years, the industry has undergone an era of innovation, creating new products designed to appeal to new customers bound for a…
Letter to the Editor
School health clinic is worth it Dear Editor: Opening an East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) clinic in the new Winthrop Middle/High School is essential to improving the health of our youth. The clinic would provide immediate access to both…
Congratulations,Peter Christopher
Congratulations to Winthrop resident Peter Christopher, who handily won election as a Democratic State Committeeman at a meeting last Saturday. Christopher has been very active in local politics and his impressive vote to get elected showed that Democrats recognize his…
Senate Race Down to Final Two Weeks
We are excited about the ongoing State Senate race that features Winthrop’s own, Attorney Joe Boncore, and six other candidates – Dan Rizzo and Steve Morabito of Revere, Diana Hwang, Lydia Edwards, and Paul Rogers of East Boston, and Jay…