Monday night’s School Committee meeting drew the attention of a few concerned parents after word spread regarding an increase in the kindergarten class sizes. In what is considered an unusual case, 24 new kindergarten students were registered after Sept. 1.…
Month: September 2018
Student Highlight: Heather Buccini:An Early Love of Theatre Leads to a Starring Role
When 10th-grader, Heather Buccini, was just six years old, her mother took her to an Annie audition and she instantly became hooked on both going to shows and starring in them. Her passion for the theater only grew over the…
One Winthrop Corner: Meet Knokstasio
One Winthrop is a community driven initiative which is committed to the social values of inclusion, acceptance, compassion, unity and respect. Through interviewing members of our community, and sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate the wonderful diverse community we…
New Home Staging Project with a ‘Give Back’ Theme
When interior designer, Maureen Reddy, got the call to stage a revamped Victorian near the shores of Winthrop, she knew immediately that she would use the unique driftwood collages of local artist, Richard Honan, to enhance the property. Reddy, the…
In Appreciation of Ethel C. Kelley:From the WIHA Officers and Board Of Directors
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) community lost our past president and a great friend when Ethel C. Kelley passed on Aug. 31. She had been well enough to attend the Board BBQ 10 days earlier and we were…
Acupuncture for Addiction and More
As an acupuncturist, yogi and mother, Stefanie Finocchio-Durham, of Root & Sky Wellness in East Boston and a Revere resident, believes that Chinese medicine can help people be and feel their best. Acupuncture is a traditional form of Chinese medicine…
Local Results on Statewide Primary
Voters went to the polls last Tuesday, Sept. 4 to cast their votes on Republican, Democrat or Libertarian ballots for several races including governor, Suffolk County District Attorney and more. Here is a recap on how Winthrop voters voted. On…
Police Blotter 09-13-2018
Monday, Sept. 3 Caller on Winthrop Street states a woman hit a man on a lawn mower. They are now arguing in the middle of the street. Two females detained for shoplifting. Owner did not want to press charges, but…
Letters to the Editor
VERY IMPRESSED Dear Editor: I was very impressed with the complete professionalism of the Sept. 4 election, directed and managed by Town Clerk Carla Vitale and her entire department which is a distinct credit to our Town for all of their…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
We join the community in wishing our friends and neighbors of the Jewish faith a happy and healthy New Year. Rosh Hashanah began Sunday night at Jewish places of worship and the services include the traditional sounding of the shofar.…