The Revere Beach Partnership and sponsors of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival have wowed millions of visitors for the last 14 years to witness some amazing sculptures. And this year will be no exception. With more than 350…
Author: Sue Ellen Woodcock
Austin Faison Offered Job as town manager
It’s been more than a year since former Town Manager James McKenna left, and the road to finding a replacement has been rough. On Wednesday night, Town Council President Ron Vecchia appointed a full-time manager, Austin Faison, in hopes that…
CASA Seeks to Continue Programs in Town
Community Action for Safe Alternatives (CASA) has been in existence since 1997 and needs to restructure itself to be able to continue to provide the residents of Winthrop with a primary prevention coalition. “We thought it is important to give…
Finding Safe Routes to Local Schools
Since there will be no school buses starting in September, the number of cars dropping off and picking up children will increase. The increase cars have already a taxed the system with some cars arriving an hour early to pick…
Emotional Meeting Doesn’t Stop the Pier
Almost 100 people came to the high school Thursday night to hear MWRA head Fred Laskey outline plans for a fishing pier and parking lot on Deer Island. Needless to say the residents of Point Shirley let it be known…
Kasbah Fined Again, Smoking Issues Linger
The Kasbah Restaurant, Moroccan cuisine and lounge, has incurred another $300 fine for allowing smoking in the establishment. After receiving a couple of anonymous letters, Saturday night June 23, Carroll, along with a Winthrop Police detective visited the Kasbah after…
In Memory of Lou Camacho “Mr. Demolitionâ€
Louis Camacho loved the Fourth of July and every boom, pop, sizzle and awe that went with it. He was known for his fireworks display, lighting off each round with a flare, the red glow illuminating every move he made.…
Massport Environmental Data Report Online
The public comment period for the mammoth 2016 Massport Environmental Data Report has been extended to July 29 and is available on the town and Massport websites for review. The report was released by Massport on May 15. The 30-day…
Olin College to Test Winthrop Air Quality
Last Thursday night the Airport Hazards Committee hosted a professor from a local college who will be monitoring the air quality in Winthrop in relation to Logan Airport. Aerodyne Research and Olin College, in Needham will be joining forces to…
MWRA Still Going Ahead with Plans for Fish Pier
The MWRA is moving forward with its plans for a new fishing pier and a 20-space parking lot on Deer Island, despite the protest signs along Tafts Avenue and a petition calling for no pier. Monday morning, the MWRA hosted…