And speaking of impressive and heartwarming ceremonies, what a great day it was on Saturday when the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the town celebrated the lifelong contributions of the late John Kilmartin by naming the walkway at Short…
Month: August 2012
Obituaries 08-30-2012
Eleanor Coscia Of Las Vegas, formerly of Revere Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and celebration of life for Eleanor L. (Cristiano) Coscia at the family residence at 43 Cushman Avenue, Revere on Tuesday, September 4 from…
Amvets Post 48 Hosts Luncheon for United States War Veterans
The Amvets Post 48 of Winthrop hosted a barbecue Friday at the Deane Winthrop House and paid tribute to veterans at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. The Post thanked the veterans for their service to this country. Shown above…
Ethics Comm. Fines Famolare
Town Harbormaster Charles Famolare III, who has been suspended since last summer while awaiting the outcome of an Ethics Commission hearing into his alleged receipt of an improper gift from a town contractor, was found to have violated the state’s…
Council Discusses Possible Casino Referendum
Just one week after Town Council casino committee chairman Larry Powers and members Craig Mael and Russell Sanford held a very productive meeting about the proposed $1 billion casino/resort complex at Suffolk Downs, the Council and residents discussed the possibility…
Winthrop Police Hail Assistance in B&E Case
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty this week hailed the input and assistance the department is receiving in an on-going breaking and entering case on Grovers Ave., after surveillance video at a reported robbery scene was distributed through Face Book and…
Congratulations, Dale: Rink Will Be in Capable Hands
We welcome the opportunity to congratulate Dale Dunbar on his new position as the manager of the Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center on Pauline Street. Town Manager James McKenna announced the appointment at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, in…
A Proper Process: Boncore Pointed Council in the Right Direction
The ADA compliance issues at the Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building have for the most part been resolved and the building has been reopened thanks to the leadership of Town Manager James McKenna, who stepped in and resolved the situation…
Police Blotter 08-23-2012
Monday, August 13 Party on Circuit Road reports being harassed by another neighbor in her building. Detail Officer Dalrymple reports a motor vehicle was damaged by the car wash while traveling through. Reported to the attendant on duty at the…
Don’t Miss the Fun, WCAT’s Annual Cookout Fundraiser
This Sunday, August 26, affords all Winthrop residents a wonderful opportunity to thank WCAT Executive Director Michael Cabral, the board of directors, and staff for the great work the local cable television station does for the enjoyment and benefit of…