Joseph Savard Retired Sales Agent Joseph A. Savard of Winthrop and Sunny Isles Beach, FL, passed away on November 9. He was 88 years old. Prior to his retirement, Joseph was employed as a general sales agent for the French…
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Election Day 2013 in Winthrop
Gill re-elected; new schools approved: Secures re-election as Council President About a half hour into Peter Gill’s victory celebration at the Cottage Park Yacht Club, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline†serenaded the large crowd. Just like the recently crowned world champion…
The People Have Spoken: Gill’s Re-election, School Vote Highlight Election
Tuesday’s town election proved to be every bit as interesting and dramatic as had been expected. Town Council President Peter Gill’s successful bid for re-election by a margin of 183 votes (2817-2634) over challenger and former Town Council President Jeffrey…
Veterans Day: Be Sure to Thank Veterans for Their Service to Our Country
This Monday, November 11, we will join with our fellow Americans in observing Veteran’s Day, a day set aside to honor the sacrifices made by all of those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Veteran’s Day originated as…
Police Blotter 11-07-2013
Monday, October 28 Caller on Kennedy Road states that her son’s father is attempting to take their child to his home in Revere against her wishes. Male party picked up by his father who will keep an eye on his…
North Reading Defeats Winthrop Vikings
The Winthrop High School ran into a strong North Reading team and dropped a 42-6 decision Friday night on the Hornets’ home field. Winthrop’s record fell to 3-5 overall heading into a home game against Weston High Friday at 7…
Obituaries 11-07-2013
Thomas Palmieri Proprietor of Condor Bike Shop and Rico’s Bike Shop on Maverick Street, East Boston Thomas Palmieri of East Boston passed away surrounded by his family on November 4. A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, “Tommy…
Vitale Predicts 75% Voter Turnout on Tuesday: Gill -Turco Contest and New School Vote Highlight Exciting Election
Town Clerk Carla Vitale is predicting a 75 percent turnout of the town’s 11,710 registered voters for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Vitale said several new voters have registered for the election. “There was a 72 per cent turnout…
Have a Safe Halloween
Halloween is for children or the child in all of us. The thought of getting loads of free candy is sometimes just an overload as children race around the streets trying to make sure that they hit every house and…
Police Blotter 10-31-2013
Monday, October 21 Man came to report being threatened verbally by a female driver. Alarm Co. reports activation in basement. Alarm Co. called back to cancel, owner on scene with code. Report of alarm activation. Officers report they checked the…