There are three questions on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in Tuesday’s election. Our readers no doubt are well-familiar with Questions 1 and 3, which call for a repeal of the sales tax on liquor and for a rollback…
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Police Blotter 10-27-2010
October 19 5:42 a.m. — The WFD is notified about a caller’s report of a “strong odor of propane†on Irwin Street. 11:48 a.m. — A driver is cited for a speeding violation at Pleasant Street and Court Road. 12:06…
Obituaries 10-27-2010
Teresa Bellone East Boston resident Teresa (LaRosa) Bellone of East Boston died on October 25. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Bellone; loving mother of Philip Bellone of Hull, Josephine Piazza of the North End, Rose DiCicco…
Girls cross country team takes aim at league title
The Winthrop High girls cross country team won their fourth meet in a row and moved one step closer to a Northeastern Conference South Division title with a 17-42 triumph over Lynn English Tuesday in a race held on the…
Contract Issue – Must Be Resolved Teachers deserve a fair contract
We wish to state upfront that we are pleased that the School Committee has released the minutes of the Executive Session of September 29 at which the committee met with a State Mediator during a negotiation session with the Winthrop…
Congrats, Johnna – WHS student nets a full scholarship
We wish to take the opportunity to recognize and congratulate WHS senior Johnna Fisher, who reportedly has been offered a full scholarship to Central Connecticut State University for basketball. Central Connecticut is a Division 1 NCAA basketball program, so this…
Police Blotter 10-21-2010
October 11 10:35 a.m. — A Sea View Avenue resident reports that her dog was attacked by two large, unleashed dogs while her husband was out walking their pet. The ACO was notified. 12:05 p.m. — A woman reported that…
Obituaries 10-21-2010
Ann Nucci East Boston resident Ann M. Nucci of East Boston died on Oct 19. The beloved wife of the late John D. Nucci, she was the devoted mother of John A. Nucci and his wife, Peggy, of East Boston;…
Residents are feeling good about proposed health center
For many residents, a full-service clinic in the Centre is just what the doctor ordered. While Winthrop has a number of private practice physicians in homes, it has lacked a comprehensive medical clinic for many years, since the Winthrop Hospital…
Management
Big things are a foot in North Shore football circles next Fall. The Northeastern Conference Athletic Directors met for their monthly meeting on September. 30. The main topic of conversation was the impending Cape Ann League/Northeastern Conference Megamerger. The new…