John Murphy, Jr. Retired Winthrop Fire Department Captain John F. Murphy, Jr. of Winthrop died at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home on July 18. He was 85 years old. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a…
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Time has come for Casino Legislation: Legislature, Governor Need to Get it Done
There can be doubt now that the debate about expanded gaming for Massachusetts, and by that we mean casinos, will begin in earnest on Beacon Hill after Labor Day. Speaking at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce’s legislative luncheon Monday at…
An Anchor on the Line: Top Recruit with ties to Winthrop is Bound for the Naval Academy
Luke Smith sure would’ve looked good in a Winthrop football uniform. Smith, 18-year-old son of former Winthrop resident Leslie Dowd Smith and former Brookline High athlete Brian Smith, nephew of Jack Dowd of Winthrop, and grandson of Ann Dowd of…
Winthrop’s Loss … Will be Wellesley’s Gain if Hickey Leaves
The news that Winthrop’s DPW Director, Dave Hickey, may accept an offer to take over a similar job in the Town of Wellesley should come as no surprise to Winthrop residents. First and foremost, Dave has proven himself to be…
Obituaries 07-21-2011
Janet Finely Winthrop Librarian Janet S. Finely of Golden Drive, Winthrop died suddenly at home on July 13. She was 68 years old. Born in North Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and William Mason. A resident…
Police Blotter 07-21-2011
Monday, July 11 9:47 a.m. – Caller states her vehicle was vandalized sometime between 7:30 p.m. (July 10) and 8 a.m. this morning. Damage was done to the driver’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Beal…
A Winning Move: Congratulations to New Ad Peter Gobiel
Anyone who has lived in Winthrop for a while, especially residents of Point Shirley who have participated in the annual Horribles Parade, knows the name Peter Gobiel and how much he has contributed to the betterment of our community through…
A Need for Speed: Accelerated Search for New Town Council Clerk is the Right Approach
We’re glad to see that the Town Council is heeding the advice of Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore and ap other councilors in trying to appoint a new clerk of the town council in short order. It’s clear that the council has…
Police Blotter 07-14-2011
July 4 3:15 p.m. — An officer helps resolve a domestic dispute on Revere Street. 3:27 p.m. — Police help locate a man who was reported missing from the Atlantis Marina. The subject, who is reportedly suffering from post-traumatic stress…
Obituaries 07-14-2011
Joseph Grasso Active in Many Organizations Joseph A. “Joe” Grasso of Winthrop died at home surrounded by his loving family on July 10. He was 82 years old. He served in the US Marine Corps. during the Korean War and…