In a surprising development the Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of former chairman Gerald Ogus to the Winthrop Licensing Commission at its meeting Tuesday night. Donald J. Kearney (chairman) and Maureen Canavan (vice chairman) were also appointed to…
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Coming to Winthrop? Stay a While at the Town’s First Bed and Breakfast
At the Winthrop Yacht Club almost a decade ago, Maggie Morris, former owner of Moonstruck Cafe and Luna Boutique, was talking to her friend and business partner Cindy Levins about her search for a home. “Why don’t you buy that…
Mckenna Pushes to Regionalize Library Operations
Town Manager James McKenna unveiled a plan to regionalize operations between the Winthrop and Revere Public Libraries whereby one person would serve as the director of both institutions. The Winthrop director’s position has been vacant since the resignation of Alan…
Santa Claus Set to Make His Annual Trip Through the Town
Winthrop firefighters Local 170 announced this week that they have been in contact with Santa Claus and have finalized arrangements for the jolly old elf’s annual trip through Winthrop, beginning at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and ending…
Council Votes to Take Land at Governor’s Pk.
The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved the town taking by eminent domain a parcel of land [two parking spaces] at Governor’s Park Condominium for the purpose of constructing a secondary road from Kennedy Drive, site of the Gorman/Fort Banks School…
Amaral Offers Less Confrontational Divorce Proceeding with Online Mediation Service
Attorney Edward L. Amaral Jr. has broken new ground in the field of law with the launching of Online Divorce Mediation.com (ODM). Amaral, president of the family law firm, Amaral & Associates P.C. with law offices located in Winthrop and…
Sons of Italy Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057
Matt Abbatessa, shown with former President Jimmy Carter, has just returned from Haiti. Matt, a proud member of the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057, joined President and Mrs. Carter in Leogane, Haiti volunteering for Habitat for Humanity’s 28th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Matt,…
The Speaker Speaks Out
House Speaker Robert DeLeo says that he is right now planning for the legislative year to come and what new matters should be brought before the House for action. “We have finished a productive legislative session, perhaps the most productive…
A White Christmas: Winthrop Resident Helps Decorate the White House
Winthrop resident Maureen Reddy joined a team of artisans from across the country to decorate the White House in Washington, D.C. for the holidays. This year’s decorating theme was Shine, Give, Share as the home of President Barack Obama and…
The Unforgettable Belle Liberman; Longtime Business Owner and an Active Member of the Community
Winthrop residents filled two rooms to capacity at the Caggiano and Son – O’Maley Funeral Home Monday afternoon to pay their final respects to Belle Liberman, who died on December 2 at the age of 91 after a brief illness.…