Mike Cabral, executive director of Winthrop Cable Access Television (WCAT), was thrilled by the turnout at WCAT’s third annual cookout Saturday at the Lodge of Elks. We understand he had to order more food as people from all areas of…
Police Blotter 09-16-2010
September 6 12:27 a.m. — Joseph McDermott, 21, of Winthrop, was arrested on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop for police. 2:55 a.m. — Units respond to Nevada Street on a noise complaint. Four…
Obituaries 09-16-2010
Calvin Cancian Retired Accountant Calvin O. Cancian of Quincy, formerly of Belmont, died on September 14 at the Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. The beloved husband of 31 years to Elaine (Willett) Cancian of Quincy,…
On this subject, no one was conserving energy
The Winthrop Town Council approved President Jeffrey Turco’s appointment of Christine Dow to the Conservation Commission following vehement opposition to the selection process expressed by the Commission’s long-time secretary, Marsha Allen. Dow gained a seat on the seven-member commission by…
DCR project will go a long way toward improving Short Beach
Officials marked the beginning of the long-anticipated Short Beach project, spanning Revere and Winthrop, at a recent ceremony on the site of the $3.5 million project. While the project began in earnest earlier this summer, officials had their official beginning…
Parks and Rec. relocates to the Winthrop Middle School
The Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department has a new home. Sean Driscoll, director, said the department began its move to the new location inside the Winthrop Middle School Tuesday. The site is the former technology and shop area inside the…