By Sue Ellen Woodcock September is Recovery Awareness month, and to kick it off CASA will hold special events to raise awareness. On Thursday night, Aug. 31, a rally will be held on the town hall lawn from 6-8 p.m.…
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Sen Boncore Supports Joint Resolution Condemning Racism and Discrimination
Sen. Joseph A. Boncore recently joined Gov. Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and his colleagues in the Legislature to adopt a joint resolution formally denouncing white nationalist and neo-Nazi hate organizations, as well as condemning all forms of racism,…
Dangle Cup Hockey
LASER FOCUSED: Â Adam Lundberg gets off a shot on net during the annual Dangle Cup roller hockey tournament at Ingleside Park on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 19. The popular tournament raises funds for Winthrop Youth Hockey programs.
Mi-Amore Hits a Record Month
By Kate Anslinger Residents Jeff and Susan Carson are committed to bettering the lives in the community and their non-profit organization, Mi-Amore has proven to be a success on many different levels. Since starting the food recycling program in April…
Town Council Committee Votes to Restructure Health Dept
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Tuesday night subcommittees of the Town Council voted to support the Town Manager’s plan to restructure the town’s health department. But one area of the town’s health was not included in the proposal. The town’s Medical …
Casa and Cares Host Drive-In Movie Night
Jenna Susi, Cailyn Benson, Sophia Soares, and Dana Marshall, of Winthrop High School, enjoy cotton candy and get ready for the first-ever Drive-In Movie Night at the Wonderland Marketplace in Revere. The fun summer event for youth and adults was…
Paul Speidel Jazz Trio Plays Winthrop
The Paul Speidel Jazz Trio played on the Winthrop Public Library lawn on Tuesday, Aug. 15, courtesy of the Friends of the Winthrop Public Library. Dozens of residents came out to enjoy the sounds of the band.
McKenna to be Consultant to Town
By Sue Ellen Woodcock At the end of the month, Town Manager James McKenna will step down from his leadership position and become a consultant to the town until his contract expires in May 2018. McKenna made the announcement at…
Tri-Community Health Collaborative Moves Forward
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative is up and running, serving Winthrop, Revere and Chelsea with director Jeff Stone at the helm. The collaborative is intended to fill in the gaps regarding health issues in the…
Health Department to be Restructured
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Residents seeking the town’s health department will soon find it restructured and renamed the Office of Public Health and Social Services. Tuesday night Town Manager James McKenna told the town council that is was time to…