For more than 35 years, Bob DeLeo has represented the people of Winthrop and our state with great distinction as our selectman, state representative, and Speaker of the House. Throughout his long career of public service, there never has been…
Month: July 2014
The Lodge of ELKs Function Hall
All we can say is congratulations to the Winthrop Lodge of Elks on the beautiful new look of their function hall that was the site of the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon Monday. The hall looks a lot different that…
Losing Ground:Gaining Ground
By the year 2050, Massachusetts needs 52 percent of the Commonwealth to be permanently conserved as open space. Currently, a quarter of the Bay State’s 5 million acres is developed, a quarter is protected, and the rest is up for…
Speaking out on the false allegations in the Probation Trial
Last week, the United States Attorney alleged that I engaged in a criminal conspiracy. Since a conspiracy is an agreement to do an illegal act, the question must be asked: With whom did I conspire? When did I so conspire?…
Police Blotter 07-17-2014
Monday, July 7 Caller on Sagamore Avenue reports a group of three kids going through a motor vehicle. Units are off with the group. Units request a check on the vehicle and it comes back active and the owner is…
Are You Ready for Some Football?
The Patriots start practice next Thursday (July 24) . The Winthrop Vikings open practice in 31 days (August 17). The first scrimmage is with Beverly at Hurd Stadium on Saturday, August 23rd. Are you ready for some football? Here’s Lederman’s…
Obituaries 07-17-2014
Russell Crocker Longtime electronics company logistics manager; of Quincy Russell P. Crocker of Elm Street, Quincy passed away suddenly at the Quincy Medical Center on July 11. He was 61 years old. Born in Lowell, the beloved son of Bryce…
Captains Quarters Coffee Shop Opens on Pleasant Street
It’s officially known as Captain’s Quarters Coffee Shop but there’s much more than coffee being enjoyed at Linda Bressard’s new business at 550 Pleasant St. “We have muffins and bagels from Muffin Town which used to be in Winthrop,†said…
Horribles Parade
The annual Winthrop Horribles Parade went off without a hitch, albeit one day late on Saturday, July 5. The July 4th tradition, like most other events, was postponed a day due to the effects of Hurricane Arthur. No matter though,…
Petruccelli’s Bill Signed into Law
Senator Anthony Petruccelli looks on as Governor Deval Patrick hands out ceremonial pens to domestic worker advocates after signing Petruccelli’s domestic workers’ rights bill last Wednesday at the State House.