The Kasbah Restaurant, Moroccan cuisine and lounge, has incurred another $300 fine for allowing smoking in the establishment. After receiving a couple of anonymous letters, Saturday night June 23, Carroll, along with a Winthrop Police detective visited the Kasbah after…
Month: July 2018
News Briefs
SHORE DRIVE WORK SCHEDULE POSTED The following work items are ongoing along Winthrop Shore Drive up to July 13. One can expect to see these activities continue over the next two weeks. Installation of curb and sidewalk on the residential…
In Memory of Lou Camacho “Mr. Demolitionâ€
Louis Camacho loved the Fourth of July and every boom, pop, sizzle and awe that went with it. He was known for his fireworks display, lighting off each round with a flare, the red glow illuminating every move he made.…
Baker Signs ‘Grand Bargain’ Legislation
Gov. Charlie Baker signed the “Grand Bargain†legislation on Thursday, June 28, that deals with minimum wage increases, paid family medical leave and an annual sales tax holiday. The compromise legislation will create a permanent sales tax holiday, increase the…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
DALTON HONORED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Bentley University President, Gloria Cordes Larson, along with Dean of Business, Roy (Chip) Wiggins, and Dean of Arts and Sciences, Daniel L. Everett, recently announced the names of local residents who were honored for their…
Cirque du Soleil – “Luziaâ€
Cirque du Soleil invites audiences to unlock the key in the cempasuchil flower field and explore a Latin dream world in the production, “Luzia.†The vibrant series of surrealistic human performances and acrobatics is inspired by director, Daniele Finzi Pasca’s…
The Go-To Choice:Pizza Center Celebrates 55 Years Serving Winthrop
Whether you are a Friday night pizza party kind of customer or someone who opts for a lunchtime slice, there is a good chance that Pizza Center is your go-to choice for the classic dinner option. For 55 years as…
Carvalho Sees His Public Service as Setting Strong Foundation for DA Run
Evandro Carvalho believes his campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney is picking up momentum with just under three months to go before the Democratic primary is held on Sept. 4. “It’s an honor to be running, to get to know…
Police Blotter 07-05-2018
June 25 Assist citizen at Lincoln and Walden St. Party is stuck with wheelchair. Vandalism on River Road. Car window is smashed. Serve summons on Sunset Road. Four cars towed Metcalf Square. Tresspassing. Reported property damage. Car owner came to…
Real Justice Requires a Fundamentally Different Approach: Prosecuting the Rich When They Steal from Workers
Prosecutors are so conditioned to win at all costs that they have lost their nerve to test the waters in the name of justice. Currently, when corporate executives steal we use civil statutes to punish with fines. These fines help…