WCAT To Air Classic Horror Movies Halloween Night and Weekend WCAT is making this Halloween a scary weekend full of campy, classic horror flicks. Join us, beginning Halloween night, and continuing all weekend long for the best of the worst…
Month: October 2019
The Marie C. Petrilli Cancer and Treatment Memorial Fund
Story by Marianne Salza Al Petrilli’s late wife, Marie, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1997. She endured arduous cancer treatments for a year and eight months afterwards she sat in an austere community lounge that overlooked the State House…
Students Will Participate In Anti-Violence Assemblies
As part of the Sandy Hook Promise and STOP (Student Teachers and Officers Preventing School Violence) Act grant received by Winthrop Public Schools, students in grades 6 through 12 will be participating in a day of assemblies on Nov. 14.…
On The Campaign Trail: Swope Seeks Re-Election To School Committee
Suzanne Swope, who was appointed to the Winthrop School Committee in February 2018, is seeking re-election to a full four-year term. The followiing is her announcement: “First of all, I am grateful to my supporters who helped me obtain hundreds…
Ferrara Seeks Re-Election to WHA Board
Incumbent Frank Ferrara has announced his intent to seek re-election to the WIHA Board. The following is his announcement: During my tenure as a board member, I have been assisting the board and the Executive Director in securing a grant…
Letterie seeks Re-Election to Precinct 2
My name is Jim Letterie and I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Precinct 2 Councilor. I am seeking re-election because I have a strong aspiration to continue to be both a voice for our Precinct and a proven…
CHA Receives Honor for Employee Wellness Program
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a 2019 WorkWell Massachusetts gold-level winner for exemplary work in worksite wellness promotion. The program is sponsored by the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) – a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of…
French Square Flowers, Flora To Be Transplated To Hillside Areas
By Frank Costantino Previously arranged with DPW Director Steve Calla, Assistant Town Manager David Rodrigues, Executive Director Betsy Shane of the Chamber of Commerce, retired DPW worker Paul O’Donnell, and Frank Costantino, Beautification Committee Founder, the numerous, but now gone-by…
Exceptional Care for an Exceptional Life: Three Decades of Service
What’s it like to have the same job, working in the same place, for three decades? According to Dr. Jim Pedulla, Medical Director of Neighborhood PACE, it’s pretty great. “This is very rewarding work that I do. And I love…
Softball Game And BBQ To Support Vets
The Winthrop Elks held a softball game and bbq to show support for veterans from the Chelsea Soldiers Home and the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. The game was dedicated to P.E.R. Earl Daly, the late father of present…