July 12 5:50 a.m. — A caller requests help getting his keys back from a female acquaintance. An officer responds, but the woman has left the area. The man is given a ride to the train station. 8:18 a.m. —…
Obituaries 07-22-2010
Charles Ficaro Of Medford, formerly of the North End Charles Ficaro of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on July 20. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Bramante) Ficaro and the late Olivia (Romano) Ficaro; devoted father of…
Viking Pride plans major fundraiser featuring Tavares
The Viking Pride organization is in its seventh year, but this may be its most wide-reaching one yet. The Winthrop booster group is helping to defray the cost of the athletic user fee with a generous $50,000 donation that was…
Slightly off the mark – Project scaled down in an attempt to attract under-budget bids
The town’s plans to complete the reformation of the public landing into a bustling center of activity has hit a small bump in the road, as town officials have to go back out to bid to find a contractor to…
‘Demonstration’ service could begin later this month
The day that many in Winthrop had doubted would ever come, may soon be here. According to Winthrop Harbormaster Charles “Chucky†Famolare, Boston Harbor Cruises has won a public bidding process to provide a commuter ferry demonstration service for the…
Vitale will recommend a reduction in poll locations from three to two
Town Clerk Carla Vitale said she will recommend to the Town Council that the number of poll locations be reduced from three to two for town elections. Vitale said she will be making her recommendation to the Council at its…