The Town Council Casino Committee, comprised of Chairman Joseph “Larry†Powers, Russ Sanford and Craig Mael met with members of the community for the second time Tuesday night in an attempt to begin identifying how a mitigation package from a…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Fall Sports Registration Set for July 23 and 31; Hoop Coach Selection Looming
Athletic Director Peter Gobiel said this week that the department will host to registration nights for 2013 fall sports on Monday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 31. Registration times will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on each night at…
The Debate on Fees: School Comm. to Debate Athletic Registration Fee; State Does Not Award Elt Grants to Local Schools
Superintendent of Schools John Macero confirmed this week that the School Committee is likely to debate a proposal to establish a one-time per year Athletic User Registration fee of $50 on Thursday night, following a sometimes heated discussion and tabling…
15th Annual Family Day at the Beach Set for July 21; Full Activity of Events to Start at 11 at Yirrell Beach
The weather forecast for Winthrop on July 21 calls for a hot and sunny day, with temperatures expected to get into the upper 80s and just a chance of rain. Sounds like a perfect day to pack up the kids…
EBNHC Puts New Building on Hold
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center announced last week that it is suspending its plans to bring a new, state of the art health care facility to Winthrop center, just three months after re-affirming their commitment to the project. “We…
CAPIC Program Helping Residents with Foreclosure Still State Funded
Robert Repucci, the Executive Director for Community Action Progams Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC), confirmed this week that it appears a key program to assist residents and families facing eviction or foreclosure will be funded, following the release of a state budget…
Resident Leads Fundraising for Native American Memorial
A local Winthrop resident and member of the National Daughters of American Revolution (NDAR) organization, Barbara Woodcock, is spearheading a NDAR fundraising effort aimed at raising $2,5000 to aid the Natick Nipmuc Native American Tribe in their quest to erect…
Karas Departing for Job in Everett: 19-year Veteran Employee Worked Her Way Up Through Town Hall Ranks
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Michele Karas, a 19-year veteran of Winthrop Town Hall, has decided to accept a position with the city of Everett. One source indicated that Karas had accepted a position managing the city’s parking department, but that…
Police Preparing for Orderly Fourth of July Celebration
By now residents of Point Shirley and the beach areas of town know the drill when it comes to July 4th celebrations in town. Those residents know that they are going to have to put up with a little bit…
New Use: New Owners of Hospital Property Propose Assisted Living Facility
After more than a decade of permitting and legal battles between residents living next to the former Winthrop Hospital building and the owners of the building, progress seems to be developing – now that there is a new set of…