Senator Anthony Petruccelli looks on as Governor Deval Patrick hands out ceremonial pens to domestic worker advocates after signing Petruccelli’s domestic workers’ rights bill last Wednesday at the State House.
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A Scholar: Fucillo Graduates From Notre Dame
Jenny Fucillo knew from the second grade on that she wanted to attend the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. After a superlative athletic career at Winthrop High School in which she became one of the best hurdlers…
Trend Setter: Library Director Struzziero Addresses National Conference
If he’s not the most dynamic and innovative librarian in the country, he’s in the conversation or he’s starting one. Peter Struzziero, director of the Winthrop Public Library, had the honor of speaking at the national conference and exhibition of…
Another Casino Hearing Set For July 15 at RHS
Those who didn’t get a chance to share their two cents on the $1 billion casino proposal by Mohegan Sun last month will get another shot on July 15 in the Revere High School Auditorium. According to the MGC, the…
At the Final Countdown
Winthrop High School (WHS) on Main Street is slated to be demolished starting in the next few weeks. For thousands of Winthrop graduates, WHS holds a special place. Last Saturday the Viking Pride Foundation held a fianl countdown where many graduates gathered…
Fireworks Postponed Until Sat.
The Town of Winthrop has postponed its annual July 4 fireworks show and rescheduled it for Saturday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, coordinator and fundraiser for the fireworks show, told the Town Council at its meeting…
Winthrop Beach Has an ‘A’ Ranking For Water Quality
Winthrop Beach has slipped a bit in its ranking but still received an A on Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s water quality Beach Report Card. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card on water quality and…
Betsy Shane Has Key Role In Boston Pops Concert
The Boston Pop Fireworks Spectacular is set and Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Betsy Shane will be right in the middle of Boston’s annual holiday celebration on The Esplanade. Actually Shane will be out in front of Boston’s salute…
Winthrop to Get More Money in PILOT Program
Winthrop taxpayers will be receiving more money from Massport in their Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program for the new fiscal year that started on July 1. The Massachusetts Port Authority has increased its lieu of tax payments to…
Parks and Rec Holds Opening For Summer
The arrival of summer was greeted with many kids who are excited about this year’s Parks and Rec program. The outdoors program opened at Ingleside Park on July 1st, and will continue throughout August. With many exhilarating activities, the kids…