That was certainly an outstanding event at Don Orione Hall in East Boston as more than 450 people showed up to support the Winthrop Fire Department fundraiser. The proceeds went to replace the windows at the two fire stations on…
Obituaries
Massimiliano ‘Max’ Tassinari, 98 Managed Day Square Radio Massimiliano “Max” Tassinari died in East Boston on March 9. He was 98 years old. “Max” was the manager of Day Square Radio of East Boston for over 55 years. He was…
Patient developers – Long-awaited condo project at hospital site is approved
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Planning Board approved by a 5-0 vote the long-awaited condominium project proposed by Pizzuti Development (Winthrop Cove Realty) for the three-story, 50-foot brick building formerly occupied by the Winthrop Hospital on Lincoln Street. Tina Pizzuti…
Holds no water – Town Manager reinstates Famolare, saying there was ‘no substance’ to allegations
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Interim Town Manager Larry Holmes said Tuesday night that Winthrop Harbormaster Charles Famolare would be reinstated immediately, following the outcome of his investigation of allegations against the veteran harbormaster. “I have examined all…
Battle lines, and lines of communication – Winthrop resident maintains contact with fellow residents from afar
By Sandra Miller For the Transcript Air Force Nurse Lisa Larity flies off to Kandahar, Afghanistan, breathing in the nauseating fumes of a fuel bladder for long-range flight into what she called a Charlie Foxtrot – code for chaotic and…
WHS students hope to make their own history
By Pete Legasey For the Transcript Nearly 100 Winthrop High students are participating in this year’s National History Day Competition. Some students worked as individuals, while others formed into small groups to create educational projects on historical figures for this…