Michael Riley Finance Manager Michael A. Riley, formerly of Revere and Winthrop, died unexpectedly at his Saugus home on October 6. He was 62 years old. Born and raised in Revere, he was a 1966 graduate of Revere High School.…
Mend but Don’t Break: EBNHC is Opting for a Rehab over a Demolition
Nearly everyone was on hand last Friday for the groundbreaking of the new East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) that is slated to be built in the Town Center. After starting out this year with a proposal to knock down…
Fresh Air Injected into Long-awaited Renourishment Beach Project
The Winthrop Beach Renourishment project that will bring more than 650,000 cubic yards of sand to the ever eroding beach on Shore Drive took a major leap late last week and will likely be permitted and approved in a matter…
Powers Withdraws Motion Calling for Local Referendum
Town Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers withdrew his motion to hold a referendum that would have given Winthrop residents an opportunity to vote whether they favor or oppose a casino at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Powers said when he made the…
Sunny Days Ahead: Beach Restoration Project is on Track
It was great news for those who have been following the Winthrop Beach restoration project with the announcement by the office of the State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs that the DCR can proceed to the permitting of this…
Thanks, Alan: Libray Director Performed Well Through Thick and Thin
The Town of Winthrop is losing another valued and outstanding department head, Library Director Alan Thibeault, who is heading to nearby Danvers to run the operations of that town’s public library. We always have found Mr. Thibeault to be professional,…