-By Cary Shuman [email protected] Town Council Vice President James Letterie knows where he’ll be next Thursday night (April 7): in attendance at the School Committee meeting or watching it live on WCAT. Letterie said the decision that the School Committee…
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Part-time Grant Position has Generated Significant Funds
-By Cary Shuman [email protected] Town grants administrator Peter Lombardi told the Town Council Tuesday night that the town has been able to secure $684,000 in grants since he began in his part-time position last July. Lombardi made his presentation during…
A Shore Thing – Café Rossetti’s Recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Some call Café Rossetti’s on Winthrop Shore Drive the best kept secret on the North Shore. But the word is now officially out because owners and chefs Bob and Steve Rossetti are basking in the glow…
Brighter Lights for Buccini – Second Grader Prepares for Lead Role in ‘annie’
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Heather Buccini had the honor of singing the National Anthem at Senior Night for the newly crowned state champion Winthrop High boys basketball team. Buccini, a talented, eight-year-old second grader at the Gorman/Fort Banks School, has…
Interviews with Finalists Will Be Aired on WCAT
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript The Winthrop School Committee began interviews this week of the four finalist candidates to be the district’s new superintendent, with two candidates being interviewed on Tuesday night in an open, non-televised session and the…
When It Begins, Short Beach Project Will Impact Traffic in and out of Town
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript Public Works Director Dave Hickey said this week that continued state work on Short Beach will likely impact travel in and out of Winthrop over Short Beach for a period of at least three…
Dancing Without the Stars: WSPA Party Stresses Fun, Participation
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript The Winthrop School of Performing Arts has begun a new type of open adult dance class on Monday nights, designed to encourage participants to learn how to dance, have some fun and burn off…
WHS Wins State Title – Vikings Claim Hoop Crown with a Rousing Victory over Cohasset
Staff Report The Winthrop High boys basketball team parlayed a strong defense, powerful offensive rebounding, and timely shooting to capture the MIAA Division 4 state championship with a 58-55 victory over Cohasset Tuesday afternoon at the New Boston Garden. With…
Development Proposal Tabled for 60 days
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Town Council voted by a 7-1 margin to table action on the zoning change for the Governor Winthrop Nursing Home property so that that the owners of the property can have additional time to discuss…
How do You Spell Dominating? H-a-t-z-i-s-a-v-a-s
[email protected] Legends are born in the Massachusetts state basketball tournament. On any given night a student-athlete can produce something extraordinary, a performance that will be remembered for a long time and rehashed at every class reunion. Anthony Hatzisavas, a…