The Winthrop Police Department is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the 2012 Police Explorer Post #99 “Vincent Crossman Explorers of the Year Award†presented to Vanessa Faro Petersen of Winthrop and Jillian Flowers of Saugus. This award is…
Month: January 2013
“Stuff the Wagon†Food Drive
The inventory of Winthrop’s local food pantry has been diminished due to the holiday season. The food pantry is very helpful to those families in need especially around the holiday season. Now the shelves need to be restocked and the…
All the World’s a Stage: WHS Student David Tracy in Shakespeare Competition
Winthrop High School (WHS) senior, David Tracy, will be representing the school at the English Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition on January 26, 2013, with a performance of a monologue from the Shakespearean tragedy, Coriolanus, and sonnet 29. He chose…
Alternative to Liposuction: Cataldo-Favaloro Unveils New Technique at Epidermis
There is a first in Winthrop and on the North Shore and any adult who has thought about dramatically improving the shape and appearance of his/her body will surely want to learn about it. Michelle Cataldo-Favaloro, clinical aesthetician and owner…
A Very Special Lady Annette Fucillo Passes Away at the Age of 89
Annette Fucillo of Bowdoin Street, Winthrop passed away at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Jan. 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving children and husband of 65 years. She was 89. Born in Boston, she was daughter of the…
SBAC Votes in Favor of Middle & High School Option
The Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) voted 14-4 in favor of building a new Middle School and High School during a joint Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee/Winthrop School Committee meeting at the Cummings School Cafetorium last Thursday. Of the…
Annette Fucillo Remembered: Matriarch of Family Was ‘a Very Special Lady’
That was a warm and loving tribute paid this week as people came to honor and celebrate the life of Annette Fucillo, who passed away on Jan. 18 at the age of 89. She shared 65 years of marriage with…
Big Night for Chamber: Annual Kick-off and Awards Nights is Feb. 1
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 22nd Annual Kickoff Dinner and Awards Night that will be held Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Harborside at Logan Airport. As always, there will be a tremendous turnout of Winthrop…
A Proposal Worth Considering: Solar Energy Project Will Be of Benefit
Those watching the Town Council meeting Tuesday night saw a very enlightening and information presentation by Blue Wave Capital on their proposal to develop a solar energy project that would benefit the town and reduce its energy costs. John DeVillars,…
Police Blotter 01-24-2013
January 14 Call from CVS to report a shoplifter. Person came to the station to report several items of jewelry missing from her home. Car drove up onto resident’s lawn. Complaint of a loud party. January 15 Caller requests ambulance…