October 19 5:42 a.m. — The WFD is notified about a caller’s report of a “strong odor of propane†on Irwin Street. 11:48 a.m. — A driver is cited for a speeding violation at Pleasant Street and Court Road. 12:06…
Month: October 2010
Obituaries 10-27-2010
Teresa Bellone East Boston resident Teresa (LaRosa) Bellone of East Boston died on October 25. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Bellone; loving mother of Philip Bellone of Hull, Josephine Piazza of the North End, Rose DiCicco…
Town sees a decrease in cases of vandalism
According to Winthrop Police records and data vandalism crimes in Winthrop, including graffiti, are down over the last five years from a high of 329 in 2005-06 to 233 in 2009-10. After the question about vandalism and graffiti crimes was…
Chamber backs EBNHC’s proposal for Somerset Avenue
Eric Gaynor, executive director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, said that Chamber members support the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s clinic that is being proposed for a site on Somerset Avenue. Gaynor offered the official support of the Winthrop…
GOP opponent raises questions about Markey’s residency
Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) has been around the world on legislative missions. He’s the dean of the Massachusetts federal delegation, a 34-year sitting elected official; the 13th most senior member of the Congress. He’s been around Winthrop over the years…
Girls cross country team takes aim at league title
The Winthrop High girls cross country team won their fourth meet in a row and moved one step closer to a Northeastern Conference South Division title with a 17-42 triumph over Lynn English Tuesday in a race held on the…
Contract Issue – Must Be Resolved Teachers deserve a fair contract
We wish to state upfront that we are pleased that the School Committee has released the minutes of the Executive Session of September 29 at which the committee met with a State Mediator during a negotiation session with the Winthrop…
Congrats, Johnna – WHS student nets a full scholarship
We wish to take the opportunity to recognize and congratulate WHS senior Johnna Fisher, who reportedly has been offered a full scholarship to Central Connecticut State University for basketball. Central Connecticut is a Division 1 NCAA basketball program, so this…
Police Blotter 10-21-2010
October 11 10:35 a.m. — A Sea View Avenue resident reports that her dog was attacked by two large, unleashed dogs while her husband was out walking their pet. The ACO was notified. 12:05 p.m. — A woman reported that…
Obituaries 10-21-2010
Ann Nucci East Boston resident Ann M. Nucci of East Boston died on Oct 19. The beloved wife of the late John D. Nucci, she was the devoted mother of John A. Nucci and his wife, Peggy, of East Boston;…