By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Thanksgiving Day football game will be played in Winthrop on the new Miller Field. Those involved with the design, planning and construction of Miller Field are confident the field will be ready for the big…
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Town Council President Candidates Bring Opinions Forward in Heated Debate
By Kate Anslinger A heated discussion ensued between Town Council President candidates Ron Vecchia, Jeff Turco and Rich Boyajian, last Wednesday night in a WCAT cable television debate sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, WCAT and the Winthrop Sun…
Fire Chief Pressing for New Station
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Fire Chief Paul Flanagan could not stress enough the need for a public safety building that could house the police and fire departments at the Fall Forum on Tuesday night. The town manager and the town…
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ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ELECTION Voters who are unable to vote on election-day because of physical disability, religious beliefs or travel may vote by absentee ballot. If you will be absent from Winthrop for an extended period of time,…
Gov Baker Guest of Honor at Cash Residence
Governor Charlie Baker was the guest of honor at a Boston Harbor Cocktail Reception at the Cash Family Residence on Townsend Street. In the photo above, Gov. Baker speaks to the large group of supporters who attended the fundraiser.Baker, who…
Blessing of the Animals
Andrea Murphy and her mother, Rita Rioretti, with Tucker the dog during the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John the Evangelist Parish on Saturday, Oct. 7. Numerous families and their pets came out for the annual service.
Tyler Pettee,Bo and Michael Diaz Serving in U.S. Army
Three Winthrop High School graduates are currently serving in the military. SPC Tyler Robert Pettee Tyler is a 2011 graduate of WHS where he played four years in the baseball, hockey, and golf programs. Tyler is a 2015 graduate of…
Candidates’ Debates:WCAT and Republican Committee Hold Forums for Candidates Competing in Election
The three candidates for president of the Winthrop Town Council – Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Ronald Vecchia, and Richard Boyarjian – were set to participate in a live debate Wednesday night at the WCAT Studios. Mike Cabral, executive director of WCAT,…
Seeing Is Believing:Pereira has Life-Changing Operation; Lifetime-Brands Honors Beloved Employee
By Cary Shuman In a touching, heartwarming ceremony, the people at Lifetime Brands in Medford honored its long-time information technology specialist Nelson Pereira on a very special occasion. There were tears in the eyes of fellow employees as the popular…
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Celebrating 50 years AS A PRIEST Father David H. Gill, S.J., a native of Winthrop, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The occasion was marked at a Jubilee Celebration in late September at Boston College…