The Winthrop Police Department encountered its first recorded incident involving residents under the influence of ‘bath salts,’ the latest man-made designer drug that has been causing a stir among law enforcement and public safety officials across the country for the…
Month: June 2012
Well Deserved Tribute: Norm Siefert Has Been a Legend for Decades
That was a beautiful and well-orchestrated ceremony at the Town Landing for our elder statesman of the sea, Norman Siefert, whose name is synonymous with the Winthrop waterfront. The naming of the new ferry terminal/harbormaster building in his honor is…
The Strawberries Are Coming! Annual Strawberry Festival is This Tuesday
A true harbinger of the summer season in our community is the annual Strawberry Festival that is held on the grounds of the Deane Winthrop House. The festival this year is set for Tuesday, June 19th , from 5:30 –…
Winthrop Hospital Update: Meeting with Potential Developers Set for Monday
Our hard-working councilor from Precinct 2, James Letterie, has announced that there will be a very important meeting Monday evening at 6:00 at the E.B. Newton School with potential developers of the Winthrop Hospital property on Lincoln Street. Letterie said…
Police Briefs 06-14-2012
Tuesday, June 5 Woman reports a white jeep going back and forth in the flood waters near the Elks, causing the water to surge onto people’s property in the area. W93 reports the jeep is on the other side and…
Obituaries 06-14-2012
Robert ‘Swannie’ Swanfeldt AKA Bobby Swan or ‘Mr. Versatile’ Robert E. “Swannie” Swanfeldt of Winthrop died on June 11. Also known as Bobby Swan or “Mr. Versatile,” he loved to entertain others whether at a wedding, a club, or a…
WHS Graduation 2012
The Winthrop High Class of 2012 held its commencement ceremonies on June 1 at Miller Field. Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo congratulated the class leaders and speakers before the ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Secretary Janelle Gillespie, Valedictorian…
Winthrop Fire Chief (Ret.) Charles J. Flanagan, 86, U.s. Navy Veteran, Died Peacefully After a Long Illness
The son of a Winthrop firefighter and father of current Chief Paul Flanagan and Captain Charles Flanagan, Chief Flanagan grew up in the shadow of the Beach firehouse. When he married Marilyn (Floyd) in 1948, they made their home there,…
Suffolk Downs Billion Dollar Casino Plan Unveiled
The casino plan that Revere residents will soon have the opportunity to vote for or against was unveiled Tuesday by owners of Suffolk Downs. While dramatically different from plans touted back in 2010, the proposal by Suffolk Downs’ principal owners…
Chief Charles Flanagan: Former Chief Was a Consummate Professional
When one thinks of former Winthrop Fire Chief Charles Flanagan, a number of outstanding attributes come to mind: First and foremost, Chief Flanagan was a complete professional in every respect. The Winthrop Fire Department was in good hands when he…