It was great to see Robert “Bob†DeFelice during our recent trip to Bentley University in Waltham to watch Courtney Finn play basketball for the undefeated Lady Falcons team. DeFelice was watching the game in the stands among the crowd,…
Category: Editorials
Annette Fucillo Remembered: Matriarch of Family Was ‘a Very Special Lady’
That was a warm and loving tribute paid this week as people came to honor and celebrate the life of Annette Fucillo, who passed away on Jan. 18 at the age of 89. She shared 65 years of marriage with…
Big Night for Chamber: Annual Kick-off and Awards Nights is Feb. 1
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 22nd Annual Kickoff Dinner and Awards Night that will be held Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Harborside at Logan Airport. As always, there will be a tremendous turnout of Winthrop…
A Proposal Worth Considering: Solar Energy Project Will Be of Benefit
Those watching the Town Council meeting Tuesday night saw a very enlightening and information presentation by Blue Wave Capital on their proposal to develop a solar energy project that would benefit the town and reduce its energy costs. John DeVillars,…
Big Decision Tonight
Mary Lou Osborne, who co-chairs the School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) with David Dockendorf, is calling it a “milestone meeting.†Indeed, tonight’s the night that many people in Winthrop have been looking forward to with much anticipation for a long…
Great Tribute to Harney
That was certainly an emotional moment at the Winthrop High football banquet when head coach Sean Driscoll announced the creation of an award in memory of Dr. Robert Harney, the beloved team doctor who did so much to help so…
Wynn is in the Casino Game
Steve Wynn, the prominent developer of casino and resort properties, has submitted the Phase I application and the $400,000 licensing fee in quest of the one casino license that will be granted in the Greater Boston area. Suffolk Downs in…
Not a Great Idea
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. Even going to jail has an upside (you have plenty of time to relax, you don’t have to worry about paying bills, your spouse and kids can’t bug you, and you know…
Help Pink the Rink: Saturday to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
The Winthrop High girls and boys hockey teams will do their part to raise breast cancer awareness, as well as to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, when they host Marblehead in back-to-back games Saturday evening at Larsen…
New Good Ol’ Days: Larsen Rink’s Rejuvenation is a Treasure
The stands were filled and fans filled the spaces surrounding the skating rink three-deep last Saturday evening for the doubleheader hockey game featuring the Winthrop girls and boys hockey teams. Thanks to the superb facelift for Larsen Rink at the…