Peter Lombardi came to Winthrop as an intern in the office of Town Manager James McKenna. Under McKenna’s tutelage, he learned about the workings of municipal government and became a valued member of the team at Town Hall. McKenna thought…
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Doc Harney: Local Doctor Gave Selflessly to Many Causes
For almost 20 years, Dr. Robert “Doc†Harney was the physician for the Winthrop schools, a position in which he not only treated countless WHS athletes, but from which he later became their friends and personal orthopedic surgeon. Doc Harney…
Police Blotter 06-21-2012
Monday, June 11 Christopher’s Auto requests that police remove someone from the property for yelling and screaming. Units report customer complaining about work done to his vehicle. Owner settled with the customer and he was sent from the area. Party…
Obituaries 06-21-2012
Timothy Foley Painter, Driver for ‘The Ride’ and Former Employee of Suffolk Downs Timothy M. Foley died unexpectedly at his Revere home on June 8. He was 52 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was raised in Everett and Revere.…
Well Deserved Tribute: Norm Siefert Has Been a Legend for Decades
That was a beautiful and well-orchestrated ceremony at the Town Landing for our elder statesman of the sea, Norman Siefert, whose name is synonymous with the Winthrop waterfront. The naming of the new ferry terminal/harbormaster building in his honor is…
The Strawberries Are Coming! Annual Strawberry Festival is This Tuesday
A true harbinger of the summer season in our community is the annual Strawberry Festival that is held on the grounds of the Deane Winthrop House. The festival this year is set for Tuesday, June 19th , from 5:30 –…
Winthrop Hospital Update: Meeting with Potential Developers Set for Monday
Our hard-working councilor from Precinct 2, James Letterie, has announced that there will be a very important meeting Monday evening at 6:00 at the E.B. Newton School with potential developers of the Winthrop Hospital property on Lincoln Street. Letterie said…
Police Briefs 06-14-2012
Tuesday, June 5 Woman reports a white jeep going back and forth in the flood waters near the Elks, causing the water to surge onto people’s property in the area. W93 reports the jeep is on the other side and…
Obituaries 06-14-2012
Robert ‘Swannie’ Swanfeldt AKA Bobby Swan or ‘Mr. Versatile’ Robert E. “Swannie” Swanfeldt of Winthrop died on June 11. Also known as Bobby Swan or “Mr. Versatile,” he loved to entertain others whether at a wedding, a club, or a…
WHS Graduation 2012
The Winthrop High Class of 2012 held its commencement ceremonies on June 1 at Miller Field. Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo congratulated the class leaders and speakers before the ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Secretary Janelle Gillespie, Valedictorian…