State Senator Lydia Edwards has been named an Equal Justice Works 40×40 Alumni Changemaker. Edwards, a 2014 alum of the program, currently serves as a State Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Equal Justice Works recently launched the 40×40 campaign to mark the organization’s 40th anniversary and celebrate four decades of impact. The nonprofit dedicates itself to mobilizing public service attorneys to bridge the justice gap for underserved communities. Highlighting the scale of their ongoing work, in 2025 alone, 190 Equal Justice Works fellows provided legal services to nearly 14,000 clients and generated approximately 1,900 legal resources and training sessions nationwide.
Senator Edwards’ selection for this anniversary list highlights her roots as a public-interest attorney and her continued advocacy in the Massachusetts legislature. Representing the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District, she has consistently prioritized constituent needs by championing expanded affordable housing, strong protections for workers and renters, and debt-free community college.
Local residents can connect with Senator Edwards at her upcoming community coffee hour:
• Saturday, October 10 at 12:30 p.m.
• Simon’s Winthrop Bookstore, 152 Shirley Street, Winthrop
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony AnnounceD
Robert DeGregorio, President of the Winthrop High School Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, 191 Washington Ave., Winthrop, MA 02152. There will be a dinner buffet from 5:30pm-7pm and individuals with tickets can arrive starting at 5pm. DeGregorio declared that the induction ceremony will begin at 7:15pm. He stated we have chosen nine (9) individuals who have made significant contributions to the Winthrop High School Athletic Program over the years either as athletes or as coaches, or through exceptional service, and one team.
The seven (7) individuals (and their WHS graduation year) chosen for their athletic accomplishments are as follows: Jason Calla (1996), Amanda Cordes (2012), Frank DeMarco (1970), Vincent Eruzione (2008), James Fucillo (2007), Kim Wessling (1977), and Keith Welch (1976); the two (2) individuals chosen for their special contributions to the Winthrop Athletic Program are Barry Rosen (1968), Head Baseball Coach, and Peter Finn, Superintendent of the Winthrop Public Schools.
The one (1) team chosen for its athletic success is the 2010-2011 WHS Men’s Basketball State Championship Team.
Tickets for the sixteenth (16th) Winthrop Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony may be purchased by stopping by DeGregorio’s office which is located on Hagman Road (Winthrop, MA) next door to Lily’s Nail and Spa or by calling 617-438-9285. You can also purchase tickets by following the link and scanning the QR Code below.
Fall Craft Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Oct. 14 deadline for pre-ordering a Lobster Lunch-to-Go ($25) is fast approaching as St John’s Episcopal Church, 222 Bowdoin Street in Winthrop, prepares for their annual community Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
All are welcome to browse and buy beautiful jewelry, photographs, origami cards, soaps, candles, and more created by local artists and crafters.
To order a $25 takeout Lobster lunch (includes a generous lobster roll, chips, and double-fudge brownie), please call or text 617-846-2363 by Oct. 14 to place your order, then pick it up the Fair. Other delicious food items and coffee will also be sold during the event.