In what’s shaping up as an interesting scenario should the New York Yankees not make the playoffs, all-time great shortstop Derek Jeter could be playing the last game of his Major League career against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.…
House Tackled Many Issues During the Legislative Session
I joined my colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in reviewing recent session accomplishments as the Legislature breaks for elections. As of August 1, 2014, the House passed major legislation pertaining to economic development and reform, education, gun safety…
Police Blotter 08-14-2014
Monday, August 4 Party on Winthrop Street reports that someone has drilled the locks out of his door. He believes it is a family member as there is an ongoing civil matter regarding property. Caller on Sagamore Avenue reports that…
Where Are They Now?
Seven members of The Winthrop High School Hall of Fame are living in 5 states across the country. AMY SULLIVAN, captain of the 1989 Lady Vikings Basketball team and Brandeis University captain lives in California. MAUREEN (McManus) HILL, captain of…
Obituaries 08-14-2014
Robert Kiernan Benson Boston Globe Retiree,Member of Winthrop VFW Robert Kiernan Benson died Monday, August 4 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 86 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the husband of the late Jeanne Viglione and the son…
A Walk to Remember Marie: Marie C. Petrilli Cancer Fund Helps Fund Cancer Patients, Nurses, Caregivers and Families
The Marie C. Petrilli Cancer Research and Treatment Memorial Fund will mark its 15th anniversary with “A Walk to Remember Marie†on Sept. 13 at Deer Island. Mrs. Petrilli passed away on June 19, 1999 at the age of 39…