On Monday, September 30 the Winthrop Yacht Club (WYC) is sponsoring its first American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the yacht club located at 649 Shirley St. The Red Cross does wonderful things with…
Month: September 2013
CASA Receives $625,000 Grant Targeting Teen Drug Prevention
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $19.8 million in new Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants to 147 communities and 19 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards announced today are…
Remembering 9/11: the Fight Against Extremists Still is Ongoing
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Metropolitan Beaches Commission Hearing: DeLeo Shines in Key Role
Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo once again showed his strong commitment to the Winthrop Beach Restoration project with his complete participation in an event held in Winthrop Tuesday night. The Speaker joined Sen. Anthony Petruccelli, Council President Peter Gill,…
Great News for Casa and Exec. Director Milano: Grant Will Help Prevent Substance Use
We’re pleased to recognize CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) from Winthrop and its executive director, Pat Milano, on receiving a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant in the amount of $625,000. CASA will use those funds “to involve and engage the…
Welcome New Chamber Director Betsy Shane
We wish new Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Betsy Shane the best of luck in her position. Betsy was introduced as the new executive director at a breakfast meeting Tuesday at the Amvets Post. Anyone who has…
Police Blotter 09-12-2013
Monday, September 2Â Call from Francis Street about a water back up. DPW called. Son on Winthrop Street called to report that his father is having a medical issue. WFD notified. Party on Walden Street reports a large group of…
Vikings Open Season Against Saugus
The Winthrop High School football team will open its season against Saugus Friday at 7 p.m. at Stackpole Field. It’s a rare home night game for the Sachems who will be using portable lights to illuminate the field for the…
Obituaries 09-12-2013
Louis J. Visco Of Winthrop Louis J. Visco of Winthrop died at the New England Baptist Hospital, Boston on Monday, September 9, 2013. He was 87 years old. Born in East Boston, the loving son of the late Frank and…
New School Year, New Faces at WPS: Belastock Begins as Principal at WHS
When Winthrop High School students arrive for opening day Friday, there will be a new administrative team welcoming them. Eileen Belastock is the new principal, succeeding Gail Conlon who stepped down at the end of the school year. Superintendent of…