There are a number of heavy issues on the agenda for the State Legislature right now, but House Speaker Bob DeLeo said this week that none of those issues seem to be as immediate and as important as the proposed…
Month: February 2012
Dead of Winter
Winthrop photographer Richard Honan captures sunrise on Winthrop Beach at 7:12 a.m. on a winter morning.
Family Roots on Dino
Family and friends turned out to watch former Winthrop High basketball star Dino Mallios and his St. Anselm College team play Bentley University Saturday in Waltham. Mallios, starting point guard, put on a great all-around show in front of the…
An End in Sight: Council to Take Action on Polling Location
The issue of moving the polling location from O’Connell Hall on Golden Drive to the Winthrop Senior Center had another airing Tuesday night in front of the Town Council and the solution appears to be in sight. The Council has…
Bertino is Doing It: Finance Director Always is Knowledgeable
Long-time Winthrop residents will remember fondly Town Counsel Joseph Harvey (for whom the meeting room at Town Hall is named). When the Winthrop selectmen would need an immediate legal or parliamentary clarification on an issue, Mr. Harvey would step forward…
Experience Counts: Phil Boncore’s Wisdom Always Impresses
Maybe it’s because he’s an attorney and he’s used to reading the small print, or maybe it’s his years of experience as a public official, but Attorney and Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore always impresses us with his ability to look beneath…
Boys Hoop Sets Up First Place Showdown
Joe Levesque sank two clutch free throws with just 1.5 seconds showing on the clock to provide the margin of victory for the Winthrop High boys basketball team in a thrilling 47-46 triumph at Swampscott Friday. The contest was a…
Police Blotter 02-09-2012
Tuesday, January 31 Assist State Police on traffic stop on Main Street near Paine Street. Officers report that on arrival trooper struggling with one. Officers report clearing one under arrest by State Police. They are waiting for a hook for…
Obituaries 02-09-2012
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ ‘The Bear’ C. Hayes, Sr. Decorated Veteran, Past President and Life Member of Winthrop Golf Club, Life member of Winthrop Elks  Ronald C. “Ronnie” “The Bear” Hayes, Sr. of Atlantic Street, Winthrop died at the Lighthouse Nursing Home in…
Teacher of the Year
Winthrop teacher Mary McGunigle was the recipient of the Educational Excellence Award at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner Friday at the Hyatt Harborside. She is pictured at the dinner with her husband, Paul Sr., and their sons, Paul…