Eileen Barbuto Member of Winthrop Elks and Auxiliary Member of Winthrop AMVETS Eileen C. (Murray) Barbuto of Winthrop passed away on November 20. She was 69 years old. Eileen was a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078 and…
Month: November 2013
Winthrop’s Heritage Room
The Winthrop Historical Commission and the Town of Winthrop dedicated Winthrop’s Heritage Room at the Winthrop Cultural Center in memory of Don Simioni, a true historian and friend. Pictured at the ceremony at the E.B. Newton School are, from left,…
Induction Ceremony
Northeastern University Hall of Fame inductee Donald MacLeod is pictured with his son, Doug MacLeod, and his grandchildren, Scott MacLeod and Rachel MacLeod, at the induction ceremony Saturday night.
Community Health Assessment Underway
The Town of Winthrop and Massachusetts General Hospital are working together to conduct a community health assessment. The goal of the health assessment is to engage the community in creating a comprehensive picture of Winthrop’s overall health and a plan…
WHS Cheerleaders in Dana-farber Fundraising Drive
Cheerleaders from Winthrop are participating in the Cheer for Dana-Farber fundraiser. As a part of this new fundraising initiative, the Winthrop High School cheerleaders and the Winthrop Youth Football Sixth Grade cheerleaders are raising critical funds to support adult and…
Council Discusses Funding for School Resource Officer: Macero and Delehanty Say New Position Would Help Officials Address Issues Such as School Bullying
Superintendent of Schools John Macero and Police Chief Terence Delehanty requested funding for the deployment of a resource [police] officer in the Winthrop public schools. Town Manager James McKenna presented the $29,000 fund request on their behalf during his report…
Remembering 50 Years Ago: Kennedy Had a Special Connection to Winthrop
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941, and…
Police Blotter 11-21-2013
Monday, November 11 Two calls of a major motor vehicle crash on Pleasant Street and Washington Avenue. Units, fire, Action request G&J. One to MGH. Citation for driving under the influence. Custodian at Metcalf Square reports a man sleeping in…
Corbett-frank Excels as Vikings Stay on Track for a Winning Season
Playing with the heart of a champion, the Winthrop High football team continued its quest for a winning record with a workmanlike 28-14 win over Amesbury Friday night at historic Landry Stadium. Senior captain Jordan Corbett-Frank added to his glowing…
Obituaries 11-21-2013
Katherine Gleeson Longtime employee of Spring Air Mattress Co. Katherine “Kathy†Gleeson of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away November 15. She was 69 years old. “Kathy†was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1962 and…