Kenneth Boudrow Retired Union Labor Representative Kenneth R. “Kenny†Boudrow of Winthrop passed away on Jan. 2. He was 86 years old. Kenny was a veteran of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as…
Month: January 2020
——– A Year in Review ––— As the Decade Comes to a Close, We Look Back at Winthrop Through the Year
For the residents of Winthrop, 2019 will go down as year that saw new faces in the elected offices, and three of Winthrop’s key civic leaders passing away. And Mother Nature did not spare the snow and wind, however damage…
New Town Officials to Be Sworn in Jan. 6
On Jan. 6, 2020, the new town officials will be sworn in at the Arthur T. Cummings School at 6 p.m. Town Manager Austin Faison will kick off the ceremony with opening remarks followed by remarks from Senator Joe Boncore…
News Briefs
Keeping Happy and Not Sad During Winter Winter is one of the hardest times of the year for many, and feelings of sadness, loss, or isolation are very common especially among older adults. The holidays are over, the days are…
Kate’s Corner Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
Georgeane Tacelli Coleman has been described by some as the exact name of one of the many yoga poses that she teaches…a peaceful warrior. By others, she is described as the light in a dark room, accepting of everyone in…
Teacher Highlight: Vincent Tarantino’s Passion for Science Bleeds Into Success of His Students
To see Vinny Tarantino leading a classroom, you would never guess that he has only been teaching high school Chemistry and Physics for a little over a year. His passion for both subjects bleed into the success of his students,…
Massport Community Advisory Committee Partners With Collins Center of UMass Boston
The Massport Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) has selected the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to conduct its first annual review of Massport’s Current Expense Expenditures Budget. “The Massport CAC’s Enabling Act charges us with conducting a review…
Daisy Girl Scout Troop Launches First Take Action Project
The Daisy Girl Scouts of Troop 70227 have recently showcased their commitment to keeping the ocean plastic-free. As part of their first “Take Action Project,†the troop came up with the idea after they were asked to identify a problem,…
Police Blotter 01-02-2020
Monday, Dec. 16 A 41-year-old male in a altered mental status. Party does not appear safe. Called in by Social Worker. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Party came in to report someone entered her unlocked motor vehicle and stole a minimum amount…
A New Year, A New Decade
The arrival of a new year — especially when it is the start of a new decade — marks a time of reflection for all of us. We pause to think back to the decade that has come and gone,…