By John Lynds WInthrop State Senator Joseph Boncore has joined the state legislature’s new Italian Caucus. The new caucus Boncore is now a part of will be chaired by Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) on the Senate side, Rep. Paul Donato…
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Mia’s Lemonade Stand Raises $4000
Mia Martucci’s (third from left) annual lemonade stand was held this weekend, and was once again a huge success. A total of $4,249.00 was raised for the Boston Children’s Hospital. Mia celebrates with a group of supportive friends.
Family Day at the Beach
Rosemarie Ottaviano, David Sullivan and Stacie Mackenzie enjoy Family Beach Day at Yirrell on Sunday, July 16. Many Winthrop residents came out for the annual day sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Winthrop Marketplace.
Turning 100:EBNHC Patient Frances Resnick Celebrates a Milestone
By John Lynds Frances Resnick is a ball of energy. She’s sharp as a tack, spunky and full of stories. Resnick loves to meet new people, and to have conversations, and later this month she will turn 100-years-old, on July…
Interim Superintendent Shares Goals for the 2017-2018 School Year
By Kate Anslinger Interim School Superintendent Lisa Howard shared her plans for the future of the district at last Monday night’s School Committee meeting. One of her many goals is to evaluate the loss of the curriculum director position. “I…
Candidates Still Have Time to Take Out Papers
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There is still plenty of time to take out nomination papers for public offices in town, and not all positions have a full slate of competition yet. Th Board of Library Trustees has three openings and…
Fire Chief Pushing Fitness
By Sue Ellen Woodcock To be a firefighter the best candidates are in good physical shape. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan wants to encourage his firefighters and others to stay in shape, and many of them have taken Flanagan’s wishes to…
News Briefs
RESIDENTS URGED TO DISPOSE OF DOG WASTE PROPERLY The Winthrop Health Department and the DPW have reported blockages in catch basins around Ingleside Park caused by plastic dog waste bags. Dog owners are urged to dispose of dog waste bags…
Retiring WPS Teachers Feted
The Winthrop Public Schools held their annual retirement party for local teachers at the Cottage Park Yacht Club on June 15. Â Pictured above are Superintendent of Schools, John Macero, Frank DeMarco (Teacher 19 years), Mary Cali (Teacher 29 years), Dominic…
Getting Every Piece of Trash
Nancy O’Malley shows off one of the many pieces of trash she found and removed from the Landing area last Sunday, July 9. Several residents teamed up to clean up the Landing – with great success on a beautiful evening.