Bryant University freshman Meredith Soper (Winthrop, Mass.) and senior Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.) have earned the first-ever postseason Northeast Conference honors in women’s basketball history. O’Keefe, a Bulldog tri-captain, capped her record-breaking career with a First Team All-NEC honor while Soper topped-off her rookie campaign with a NEC All-Rookie Team selection. Both teams were...
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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Chief says WPD backs town’s effort to enforce parking regulations
Winthrop Police Chief Delehanty said his department will support any decision that Town Manager James McKenna makes about the enforcement of parking regulations and the possible installation of parking meters in the town. “As far as meters go, that’s our town manager’s decision and whatever he decides, we certainly will support,” said Delehanty. “I...
Lots of Ideas – Budget brainstorming was productive
The Town Council’s budget discussion meeting Tuesday night took two hours and 50 minutes, but if Council President Jeffrey Turco can harness some of the excellent ideas that were put forth by his colleagues (and himself), then Winthrop will move forward in its pursuit of being a great and financially stable town. Perhaps the...
Police Blotter 03-17-2010
Monday, March 8 4:41 a.m. – Call for medical aid for an individual who reports a nose bleed. 6:20 a.m. – Officer reports to station that he will assist in directing traffic for arriving school parents and children. 7:59 a.m. – Call received from the Fire Department that there is an accident on Revere...
Obituaries 03-17-2010
Anna ‘Annie’ Pacella Of Winthrop, formerly of Revere Anna "Annie" (Giamattei) Pacella of Winthrop, formerly of Revere, died on March 13 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital. She was 94 years old. A homemaker, she lived most of her life in Revere and was the beloved wife of the late Frank; devoted mother of Richard...
Winthrop residents take part in 30th Annual Edward Snow Row
Several residents headed to Hull during last weekend’s nice weather to participate in and observe the 30th Annual Edward Snow Row Race. Some 96 boats were registered in the race, including several from Winthrop. As shown above, one boat belonging to Matthew Honan (which he borrowed from Lou Guarino) was christened the ‘Tink Martin’...
Winthrop man charged with statutory rape; victim is 14 years old
A Logan Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger screener from Winthrop has been charged with enticing a young girl and sexually assaulting her at his Winthrop home during last month’s school vacation week. Sean Shanahan, 45, of Winthrop, was charged by Winthrop Police with statutory rape, enticement of a child and indecent assault and...
DeLeo puts his cards on the table – Town Manager’s reaction is measured
It’s anyone’s bet as to whether expanded gaming will pass this time around, but House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said that, whether a joker or an ace, the cards are about to be dealt. Over the last week, Winthrop’s own Rep. DeLeo has been the statewide go-to guy on gambling and has announced that...
Snap count on three: Boudrow, Doonan and McCarthy named captains for 2010
It’s unanimous. Joseph Boudrow, Nick Doonan, and Nick McCarthy received every vote from their teammates during an election in January to earn the prestigious title of captain of the 2010 Winthrop High School football team. “I think the unanimous vote is a tribute to them and the way they have shown their love of...
One Precinct At A Time – Chief Delehanty’s meetings make a lot of sense for everyone in the community
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty hatched an innovative and, as it turns out, well-received idea with the concept of community meetings that the department has been holding in each precinct. At the first meeting at the Winthrop Yacht Club, more than 75 residents showed up and Delehanty was able to invite top administrators from...
