Congratulations to Steve Calla on his appointment to the position of director of the Winthrop Department of Public Works. Steve has worked for the DPW for several years and had been the interim director since the departure of former director…
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Police Blotter 11-03-2011
Monday, October 24 Probation wants a check on female. No response from a GPS monitor. Curran reports three apartments – no names. Probation unable to provide an apartment number. After locating her, it was reported she was in the apartment…
Obituaries 11-03-2011
John Hetherton Sr. Honorary Life Member and Secretary of Winthrop Elks John J. Hetherton, Sr. of Winthrop died on October 28 after a long illness. He was 71 years old, Born in New York City, he was the loving son…
Election Countdown: Campaigns Race to the Finish Line
For those who love good old-fashioned political races, incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco and challenger Peter Gill are providing Winthrop residents with spirited and highly visible campaigns for the position of Council President. It’s hard not to notice the many…
Forum Was a Success: Event Was, as Usual, Highly Informative
All we can say is congratulations to Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, his staff, including event coordinator Barbara Bishop, and the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for sponsoring such an outstanding women’s health forum Tuesday night at the Cummings…
Traffic Happens: An Accident Can Snarl Even the Best-laid Plans
A resident who commutes daily on the Belle Isle Bridge informed us that there was a major traffic jam heading out of town during rush hour recently, but that when the resident tried to use the other route (Revere Street)…
A Frank Statement: Sophomore Rb Corbett-frank Scores Three Touchdowns in One-point Victory over Pentucket
Sophomore running back Jordan Corbett-Frank ran for three touchdowns last Saturday at Pentucket to help the Vikings improve to a 4-3 record and first place in the Cape Ann/ Northeast Tier 3 division. The final score was 21-20 in favor…
Police Blotter 10-27-2011
Monday, October 17 Female calls to report that her ex-husband keeps calling her cell phone and hanging up. Message was let on his phone to stop calling or charges will follow. Caller reports a motor vehicle crash with injuries on…
Obituaries 10-27-2011
Col. Dorothy Chambers Retired US Army nurse Dorothy E., (Hughes) Colonel, ANC USAR (Retired) died in Melrose on February 7, 2011. Born in East Boston in 1919, the daughter of Richard O. and Emma L. (Thurston) Hughes, after her early…
Compare, Contrast: Council President Debate a Big Success
Incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco and his challenger Peter Gill stepped in front of the cameras at WCAT Monday night, each hoping to convince voters who haven’t already made up their minds, that they are deserving of their vote on…