The Winthrop High softball team’s bats came alive last Thursday, blasting Mt. St. Joseph 14-7. Among the Lady Vikings who feasted on the Mt. St. J pitching were Ashley Fiandaca, who enjoyed a fine day at the plate, going three…
Month: May 2009
Netmen sweep Salem, English
The Winthrop High boys tennis team handily defeated both of its opponents this week with 5-0 whitewashings of Salem and Lynn English. “It was nice to get back on the winning track after some tough losses,” said WHS head coach…
Finding their mark – Search Committee did a great job
The Town Manager Selection Committee presented the names of the three finalists to Town Council President Thomas Reilly, signifying that the process has reached its final stages and a successor to interim Town Manager Larry Holmes will be named soon.…
He knows his stuff – Hickey urges a ‘Yes’ vote on trash collection
Readers of this week’s Sun Transcript will see a story containing the comments of Department of Public Works (DPW) Director David Hickey, who strongly urges Winthrop residents to vote “Yes†on the trash collection question on the May 19 Proposition…
Great job Dave – DPW Director helps Cummings School students observe Arbor Day
Speaking of David Hickey, what a wonderful and educational experience the DPW director provided students at the Cummings School on Friday during the annual observance of Arbor Day. Arbor Day has long been a day in which individuals plant trees…
RE-VOKE? – Ferrino: Town should look into its relationship with Northeast Regional Vocational High School
Councillor-at-Large Joseph Ferrino certainly raised the eyebrows of townspeople when he suggested during the budget discussions Tuesday night that Winthrop seriously should look into its relationship with the Northeast Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, perhaps even ending the policy…
Obituaries – 05/08/09
Raffaele Quarato East Boston resident Raffaele “Lalo” Quarato of East Boston died on April 23. He was the beloved son the late Matteo Quarato and is survived by his mother, Maria (Castriotta) Contrada, and his stepfather, Fiore, of East Boston.…