There was an excellent turnout for the HarborCOV candlelight vigil Tuesday in front of the E.B. Newton School building (Winthrop Cultural Center), the purpose of which was to heighten public awareness of domestic violence issues. Police Chief Terence Delehanty and…
Month: October 2011
Obituaries 10-13-2011
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,…
Election Intensifies: Interest High in Council President Race
If we may quote Kathleen Cappuccio, who wrote in her letter to the Sun-Transcript this week: “I was born and raised in Winthrop and have lived in this great town for most of my life. I cannot recall in recent…
Beverly Wins Big: Vikings Must Regroup Quickly for Tonight’s Game at Weston
The Winthrop Vikings battled a wet and wild Saturday afternoon last week and ended up falling in a 35-7 loss at Beverly, that dropped them to 1-3 on the season. The loss will be followed by a short turnaround this…
Obituaries 10-06-2011
Anna Crosby East Boston resident Anna A. (Minerva) Crosby of East Boston died on October 3. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Crosby with whom she shared 35 years of marriage; loving mother of Carol Ann…