Known as the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization, core values are set in motion to help individuals understand the difference between right and wrong while also serving as a guiding light for goal performance. On a mission to…
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Town Leadership Hosts State Business Development Officials
Town Council President Ron Vecchia and Town Manager Austin Faison hosted officials from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center this past week for a briefing on the Town’s economic development activities and a tour…
DeLeo Begins New Term as Speaker of the House
Speaker Robert DeLeo has been busy considering whom to appoint as the leaders of the committees in the House of Represenstatives for the new year. “It’s very important to get the right people in to the right posts, anywhere from…
Student Highlight: Bobby Hubert Recognized for Athletic Accomplishments
Sixteen-year-old Bobby Hubert has recently been recognized for his accomplishments in both track and football. Having a wide variety of role models, Hubert has gained confidence in sports over the years, and is hoping to one day take it up…
Councilor Michael McDuffee Passes,62
Michael McDuffee had just finished his first year as Precinct 1 Councilor on the Winthrop Town Council. He attended meetings wearing a suit and taking notes as the meetings progressed. He always smiled and showed genuine interest in all affairs…
Student Highlight: Junior Dedicates Time to Drama Society and Volunteer Work
Since Annalise Love entered Winthrop High School her freshman year, she became an active member of the drama society. Starting out as a member of the production team, she took on more responsibility as she gained experience and soon became…
Mike McDuffee Leaves Mark on Town
Mike McDuffee was the embodiment of someone who led by example. A husband, a father, a grandfather, a son, a sibling, an uncle, a friend, and a diehard lover of life, McDuffee’s smile and infectious laughter lit up a room…
News Briefs
CAPIC FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The following information is for the Capic Fuel Assistance Program located at 100 Everett Ave, Unit 14, Chelsea, 617-884-6130. Massachusetts residents in Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea are eligible for fuel assistance through CAPIC: Program operates from Nov.…
Restorative Justice Comes to Winthrop
The Winthrop Police Department has a new tool at its disposal when it comes to offenders, victims and members of the community. Winthrop signed on to the Restorative Justice program (C4RJ) last June and yesterday the state board came to…
Winthrop Center Café Celebrates 10 Years, gives Back to Town Employees
Roger Oliveira felt like God put Winthrop in his path 10 years ago, when he bought Center Café and started serving breakfast to locals. On Oct. 18, 2018, Oliveira celebrated his 10th year in business and instead of applauding himself,…