Ernest “Ernie†Deeb was a young man of 19 when he enlisted in the United States Army in 1942. Mr. Deeb, the son of Lebanese immigrants Shaheen and Zahee Deeb, served in the Army’s 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, who did…
Month: July 2020
Class of 2020 Miller Field Graduation Set for Tonight at 6 p.m.
The class of 2020 will be awarded their diplomas in a socially distant ceremony on Miller Field, tonight, July 23rd at 6:00pm. Significant restrictions will only allow for a limited amount of guests to attend, and the event is open…
Win2030 Advisory Committee Reviews Community Feedback
On Wednesday, July 15, the advisory committee meeting for the Win2030 Actionable Visioning process met for the first time. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. There were about 20 people in attendance, including committee members, employees of the Metropolitan…
Despite Challenges, Vote by Mail Is Safe Alternative
By Maxim Tamarov Last week, many voters in Winthrop received forms to fill out to receive mail-in ballots. The envelopes, pre-stamped and bearing the name of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, were sent out to every registered…
News Briefs
WAA Offers Artists Forum for Their Work The Winthrop Art Association (WAA) is offering artists an opportunity to show, display and sell their works as part of our Summer Art on Facebook series. This Series is open to WAA members only. …
Amid COVID Spike, Council Urges Parents, Graduates ‘No Parties’
The Winthrop Town Council met remotely on Tuesday, July 21, where it discussed, among other things, the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in town. COVID Update Public Health Director Meredith Hurley reported that, as of Tuesday evening, the town had…
Sister Jane Spreads Her Wings After 25-Years Here
After serving as the Pastoral Associate at St. John’s Catholic Church for 25 years, Sister Jane Iannaccone, a Sister of Providence, is headed to Indiana, to continue sharing her gifts and ministries at St. Mary of the Woods. Since 1995,…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
Resident Named to Dean’s List at Boston University Daniel S. Reis, a resident of Winthrop, has recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Spring semester. Each school and college at Boston University has their own…
Center Business District Infrastructure Improvements and Project Updates
The following is a list of work completed and work expected to be done imminently in the Center Business District. Work completed (7/13/20 to 7/17/20): 1. Continued construction of the new sewer main on Woodside Ave., between Bartlett Rd. and…
Winthrop Beaches Get Lower Marks for 2019 on Annual Water Quality Report Card
With summer in full swing and beach goers enjoying sun, surf and sand, while social distancing Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual report on the water quality at Winthrop Beach. According to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Annual…