Frederick Ferrara His Family was his Pride and Joy Frederick J. Ferrara, 81, of Coconut Creek, Florida, formerly of Winthrop, passed away on Feb. 16 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous fight with liver cancer. He worked…
Month: March 2020
Super Tuesday in Winthrop
Proposed Change in Town’s Handbook Raises Concerns
A one-paragraph proposed change appearing in the new Town handbook, that was being reviewed by the Winthrop Town Council Subcommittee on Appointments and Committees, caused a major discussion at their meeting on Tuesday night at the Harvey Room in Town…
License Commission Acts on Light Agenda
The Board of License Commissioners held their March meeting in the Harvey Room at Town Hall on Monday night and acted on a light agenda. The commissioners still had concerns about Bob’s Bait Shop located at 2 Revere St. According…
Students Travel to Support Teacher, Raise Funds for Classmate at Boston Pride Game
On Feb. 15, Fifth-grade students in Jillian Dempsey’s class, were transported to the Warrior Rink in Boston, to watch their teacher play on the Boston Pride team in a game against the Connecticut Whales. During this time, the class took…
Capobianco Re-elected to Dem. State Committee
Valentino Capobianco was re-elected Tuesday to the Democratic State Committee in the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District that includes the town of Winthrop. Capobianco, 31, was first elected to the Democratic State Committee in 2008 at the age of…
News Brief
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Annual Meeting The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, March 8, at St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall, 222 Bowdoin St., Winthrop from 2-4 p.m. The keynote speaker will be…
Kate’s Corner: Healthcare Professional Sandra Hurley Recognized as Home Care Star Champion
Resident, Sandra Hurley, knows how important it is for a patient to be in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by those they love. Hurley’s passion for healthcare paired with her education, has recently landed her recognition amongst those…
Appreciation: Remembering Richard J. Milano
The Winthrop community is fondly remembering Richard Milano, a well-known businessman and town leader, who died on Feb. 26. He was 75 years old. Mr. Milano distinguished himself with his outstanding service in various organizations, notably as a member of…
Baker Says Key to Virus Response Is Being Ready
Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday that the state is preparing for any major outbreaks of the coronavirus, and will have the ability to test in health care facilities across the state. “We’ve obviously been working this issue for over…