By Seth Daniel It seems as if everything in Winthrop has been lost or has been threatened with being lost in just a few months. First it was the library, then the senior center, and this week, it’s jobs at…
Senior Center Director Nancy Williams holds up a few of the many checks she’s received
By Sandra Miller Locals are pouring into the Senior Center and public library, dropping off checks for $100, thanks to pledges made at Monday night’s meeting by Precinct 3 Councilor Joseph Ferrino Jr. and Precinct 6 Councilor Linda J. Calla.…
Three arrested in double stabbing in beach area Monday night Victim brothers stable being treated at Mass. General
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Winthrop Police, working with members of the State Police Suffolk CPAC Unit, arrested three Winthrop youths Monday night, following a double stabbing of two brothers on Trident Avenue. The three men arrested confessed to the stabbings,…
Obituaries
Phillip Maddalone Winthrop resident Phillip L. Maddalone of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died on February 4. He was the loving son of the late Francis and Carmella (Grieco) Maddalone; dear brother of Saverio “Sully” Maddalone of Swampscott, Rose Tacelli…
Senior Center caught in budget crunch
Senior Center regular Peter Ventresca, 79, remembers the days following the death of his wife, Ann, two years ago this month. He was lonely, in pain, and considering terrible thoughts. He moved in with his sister and her husband on…
Saving on insurance?
Town moves closer to inclusion in Group Insurance Commission By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop Town Council on Tuesday night adopted a key state law that will allow the town to conduct coalition bargaining with the town’s employees unions and…