To mark the 200th anniverÂsary of its founding, the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) hosted its Bicentennial Gala on Friday, September 16, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Hosted by MGH President Peter Slavin, MD, for over 1200 guests, the…
Clark ‘Poofy’ Heighton Jr. : He Embodied Volunteerism and Generosity
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Clark I. “Poofy†Heighton Jr. personally, but I am most likely the exception to the rule in Winthrop. “Poofy†was perhaps best known around town as a 37- year veteran of the…
Latest MCAS Scores Show Improvement, Point to a Long Road Ahead
New Superintendent of Schools John Macero said this week that the recent release of MCAS scores by the state, showing improvement across the board for the Winthrop School District was welcome news, “but there is still a long way to…
DeLeo Views Expanded Gambling Bill as a Victory in a Dreary Landscape
Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo is absolutely right when he predicts three operating casinos and a slot parlor online in this state will produce a strong new stream of tax revenue for the state, produce thousands of jobs –…
Happy Rosh Hashanah: Local Jewish Community is Active and Vibrant
We want to wish our Jewish friends in the community a happy and healthy new year. Rosh Hashanah began Wednesday night, celebrating the Jewish Year 5772. Winthrop has an active and vibrant Jewish community and at Temple Tifereth Israel there…
Police Blotter 09-29-2011
September 19 6:53 a.m. — A caller reports a male in a pick-up truck is going into yards and taking things in the area of Moore Street. Officers are unable to locate the subject. 7:30 a.m. — A Putnam Place…