House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. RoseLee Vincent with colleagues announce the passage of legislation, which establishes an Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Council. The bill also requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to conduct an assessment…
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10 Things to Do When Taking Mom Out for the Day
Have you ever hesitated to take your mom or dad along for a family activity because you were concerned about their health? If your parent needs oxygen or has difficulty walking, or has serious medical issues, you may be concerned…
Boston in the Civil War Era Presentation Held at Deane Winthrop House
In an 1860 photograph of Tremont Street, Boston, King’s Chapel and the fence along the burial ground can be seen, as well as the Tremont Temple, one of the first integrated churches in America, the Park Street Church, and a…
Annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Reception
Youth Leadership Awards were presented to Ava Bertino and Cormac MacPhail of Winthrop High School by Principal Matt Crombie. Also shown is Winthrop Superintendent Lisa Howard. This award was one of the nine given to local people and organizations at…
DeLeo Focuses on the Next Six Months of the Legislative Session
Now in his 10th year as Speaker of the House and his 27th year as state representative for Winthrop and Revere, Robert A. DeLeo has a few things on his mind as the legislature moves through the next six months…
Ryan Barry Up for the Challenge at SAPC
It’s not often that someone finds themselves working in four communities at once but Ryan Barry is up for the challenge as the new youth coordinator for Winthrop, Chelsea, Revere and Saugus under the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC). As…
Be Prepared:EBNHC Encourages Residents to Get Flu Vaccine, says It’s Not Too Late
Cases of influenza, more commonly known as the flu, have more than doubled in Massachusetts this winter, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has called this flu season the worst in 10 years. At East Boston Neighborhood Health Center…
Flu Hits Winthrop Hard; 17 Cases So Far
The flu has hit Winthrop particularly hard this year with 17 cases being reported by the Department of Public Health to the Winthrop Public Health nurse. Two of the cases struck the senior center hard in December. Two employees came…
Council Will be Presented with Town’s Zoning Recap
Interim Town Manager Terence Delehanty will appear before the Town Council at its Tuesday meeting with a Center Business District zoning law history that will include the zoning law changes that have taken place over the years. “During several meetings…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
degrees, associate degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year. STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST AT WENTWORTH The following students have made the Dean’s List at…