There was quiet opposition Tuesday night to the proposal to raise the Winthrop Taxi fares at the Town Council meeting. Even with the fare increase a ride in a Winthrop taxi will cost less than an Uber or Lyft ride.…
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Irish Memorial Set to Be Unveiled in May
It’s been years since a monument was first proposed. Now, finally on May 25, a Celtic Cross will be blessed on Deer Island looking toward Boston, the destination so many people set their sights on when arriving to Boston after…
Shirley Street Neighbors Not Happy with Apartment Building
Neighbors of 130-140 Shirley St. are not happy with a proposal to build 16 residential apartment units with 16 parking spaces, and a ground floor retail space. The entire building would be totaling 18,613 square feet. No residential units will…
News Briefs
‘I Like Mike’ fundraiser on March 16th It’s been two months since the sudden passing of Precinct 1 Councilor Michael McDuffee. As his family and friends continue to face the grief from his loss, they will be celebrating his life…
Detail Officer Heading Back to Dunkin’ (Donuts)
For the longest time there was a detail police officer at Dunkin’ (Donuts) on Main Street just before the bridge to East Boston. Then more than six months ago the Planning Board agreed with the owner for a trial period…
Student Highlight: Hajar Iaouf Is Motivated by Helping Others
Fifteen-year-old Hajar Iaouf is passionate about helping others which is why she volunteers any chance she gets. “I love helping other people and I find volunteering is more satisfying than having a job that pays,†said Iaouf, who has offered…
AG’s Office to Host Events Across the State for National Consumer Protection Week
In celebration of the 21st annual National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Maura Healey announced a series of events designed to help empower and educate Massachusetts residents. “The AG’s Office advocates for consumers every day, arming them with the tools…
Assistant Principal Teaches Trauma Sensitivity in the Classroom
Kariann Murphy, PhD, assistant principal at the Arthur T. Cummings School, is leading the way for professional development in the school district. As part of the social-emotional goals of the district’s mission, Murphy obtained her Level One certification as a…
Winthrop Building Permits
— WINTHROP BUILDING PERMITS — 98 Grand View Ave.                         Walter Cash                             Insulate         113 Pleasant St.                               Bonita Tieuli                                Reroof          15-17 Revere St.                             Walter Berrio            Replacement Windows 48 Temple Ave.                            Terence Delhanty                           Reroof          89 Cliff Ave.                                Anthony…
Petersen Sisters Make a First on Police Force
There have been brothers, uncles, fathers and grandfathers but there has never been a set of sisters serving on the Winthrop Police Dept. until now. Last week 23-year-old Vanessa Faro Petersen was sworn in as a new reserve officer in…