By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. With an unofficial voter turnout of approximately 20 percent, Winthrop voters who turned out at the polls on Tuesday, May 20, supported East Boston Representative Anthony Petrucelli overwhelmingly, giving the Beacon Hill veteran 1,741 votes to…
Petruccelli wins senate seat
By John Lynds and Josh Resnek East Boston Representative Anthony Petruccelli cruised to a convincing victory over Revere city councilor Dan Rizzo in light balloting in Tuesday’s special primary election. He will take former senator Robert Travaglini’s place in the…
Drug suspect loses in run-in with cops
Accused of trying to run over officer during escape attempt By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. A suspected drug dealer, who has already been charged by Winthrop police once and is awaiting trial on those charges, got more than he bargained for…
Massport meeting on health study related to centerfield taxiway
Massport officials have asked the town to organize a meeting to talk about an air quality health study at the airport, which must be completed in Winthrop and other surrounding communities, before Massport can begin construction of the centerfield taxiway…
Primary Election day nears
Town Clerk advises June 6 last day to register to vote in June 26 general election By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. With the days ticking away in their race to replace former Senator Robert Travaglini, State Representative Anthony Petrucelli of East…
Planning Board recommends approval of SDOD for hospital site
Measure will go before Town Council for consideration By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop Planning Board voted 4-0, with one member absent, Wednesday night to recommend that the Winthrop Town Council consider the application by Winthrop Cove Realty Trust to…