The first thing we noticed from our observations of the Winthrop High School Mock Trail team that recently competed at Chelsea District Court, in a real courtroom in front of a real justice, was the high level of enthusiasm that…
Month: February 2011
A Good Sport – Athletes owe Much to Ron Spinney
The MIAA held its celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day Friday at Faneuil Hall. It was a nice get-together of student-athletes from across the state. But it’s easy to take for granted, in 2011, the equal opportunities…
Get Well, Mr. Speaker – Injury won’t Slow Bob Deleo
We want to wish Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo a quick recovery from the broken ankle injury that he sustained in a fall on the ice outside his Winthrop home. We’re sure it won’t deter him from his…
Sports 02-10-2011
Brown’s leadership helps key girls hockey team The Winthrop High Lady Bulldog hockey team took its show on the road to far off Gardner Saturday evening. Gardner is ranked among the top teams in Division 2, but the Lady Bulldogs…
Police Blotter 02-10-2011
Monday, Jan. 31 2:22 a.m. – A series of directed patrols begin throughout the town and all streets, business areas, and school zones are deemed quiet. 4:29 a.m. – Alarm call from Alarm Central. Second floor motion sensor. Officers report…
Obituaries 02-10-2011
Thomas D’Ambrosio Founder of Painting by D’Ambrosio Thomas D’Ambrosio of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on Monday at his home following a sudden illness. He was 67 years old. Mr. D’Ambrosio was born in Boston, the son of…
A Healthy Start – Health issues Tackled during HCHA Legislative Breakfast
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo joined local and state officials at The Annual Legislative Breakfast hosted by theHarbor Community Health Alliance (HCHA) Friday morning at the Winthrop Senior Center. Pat Milano, executive director of CASA…
Rolling out the Welcome Mat B&B Ordinance Proposal Stems from Community Input
-By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript Heeding the request and recommendations of a group of citizens and business owners who attended a recent Planning Board workshop on January 10, Planning Board member Peter Roche said this week that he is…
Hairlites take Root in Winthrop
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript You may have seen them at a Winthrop High football game, adorning the hair of various cheerleaders, or you may have noticed them while you were getting your hair done at Salon Luxa or…
Plowing Forward – DPW tries to Keep One Step Ahead of the Snow
-By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript After five major snowstorms in the past six weeks, Public Works Director Dave Hickey and his crew would seem to have a handle on snow removal. Of course, they’re running out places to put…