Residents in North Shore communities like Winthrop have been clamoring for years to remove the toll booths from the entrance of the Sumner Tunnel and replace them with electronic tolling like MassDOT recently implemented on the Tobin Bridge. This simple…
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Vecchia Announces for Winthrop School Committee Seat
Former Selectman Ron Vecchia has announced that in spite of his broken foot and limited mobility he will be a candidate for one of the three open seats on the Winthrop School Committee in the November 3 election. He thanked…
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Adopt a Hydrant Fire Chief Paul Flanagan and the members of Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 would like to equip each fire hydrant in the town with a hydrant marker. After last year’s recording setting winter, these markers will help residents…
Millions Grieve for Bella, but Winthrop Will Be Her Final Resting Place
By Sue Ellen Woodcock She has become the adopted daughter of Winthrop and the outpouring of grief has been worldwide. Since her body washed up on the rocky south shore of Deer Island at the end of June people around…
Mother,Boyfriend Due Back in Court Oct. 20
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Michael Patrick McCarthy, 35, of Quincy, and his girlfriend Rachelle D. Bond, 40, both of 115 Maxwell St., Dorchester were arraigned in Dorchester District Court Monday morning on charges of the death of toddler Bella Bond.…
MWRA Remembers Bella Bond
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Employees of the Massachusetts Resources Water Authority had planned on dedicating a bench and memorial stone to Baby Doe last Friday afternoon, but by the time the service began everyone knew her name was Bella. The…
Lee Dzedulionis Recognized for Work
The Winthrop Town Council recognized Lee Dzedulionis, center, chair of the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, for her 28 years of service to the town and the disabled. Pictured with her are Town Manager James McKenna, Councilors Paul Varone, Nick DelVento,…
Winthrop Candidates Ready for November Election
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Candidates for the Nov. 3 election have been confirmed and their signatures have been certified by the town clerk’s office. There are races for several seats and a couple of incumbents who face no challengers. The…
Howard and Honan Team Up To Line Veterans Rd. With Flags
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Sheryl Howard has a vision and with the help of her friend Richard Honan she intends to make it happen with the help of many. Howard just thought it would be nice to start hanging American…
Town Ponders Debt-Exclusion Override
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town officials are mulling the idea of having a debt-exclusion override vote to fund the construction of a new Miller Field. Tuesday night Precinct 3 Councilor Nick DelVento, who also serves on the Finance Committee, said…