Judith Ann Geran Retired Accounts Receivable Administrator Judith Ann Geran of Winthrop, formerly of Newton, died of cancer at her daughter’s home in Winthrop on August 8. She was 71 years old. Ms. Geran was born in Boston, graduated from…
Month: August 2012
Viking Pride’s Saturday Night Fever
The Viking Pride Foundation hosted the Deney Terrio Dance Party Saturday night at Miller Field. Pictured at the successful fundraising event are, from left, Steven Rossetti, Clandia Rossetti, Anne DeFilippo, Steve DeFilippo, Tom Driscoll, Robin Driscoll and Marcy Grace .
London Olympics Inspire Local Gymnasts
A champion is a symbol of passion. These outstanding personages are driven by unsurpassed motivation and strength, both emotional and physical. Each athlete competing in the London Olympics focuses on their goal with fortitude. They dedicate their lives to achieving…
Getting Ready for School Year
With just under four weeks to go until the start of the 2012-13 school year, Superintendent of Schools John Macero said this week that he feels the department is on or ahead of schedule to be ready to accept students…
Closed for Now: Siefert Ferry Terminal Building Closed Due to a Grading Issue
Though he was the lone dissenting vote to sending the matter of the abrupt closing of the brand new Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building at the Town Landing to the Finance Committee, Councilor Craig Mael said Wednesday that “it might…
School Comm. to Approve FY ’13 Budget
Superintendent of Schools John Macero said this week that the biggest item on the School Committee agenda for Thursday (August 9) is for the Committee members to discuss and approve the school department budget based on the $16,142,300 allocation from…
Blame Game Not Needed: Town Must Move Forward from Ferry Terminal Issue
We agree with Council President Peter Gill that the town should move forward on the issue of the temporary closing of the Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building because of a minor problem with the grading (not with the facility itself).…
DelVento Seeks Input: Colleagues Should Weigh in on Town Clerk Duties
It was great to see interim town clerk Denise Quist at the Town Council meeting as she takes over this very important post in the town. We feel that Councilor Nicholas DelVento has it right when he asked his colleagues…
Police/Fire Cookout a Success: Our Public Safety Forces Came Through Once Again
They put their lives on the line so we in Winthrop can enjoy the feeling of peace, security, and safety in our homes and on our streets. We speak of the men and women of the Winthrop Police and Fire…
Obituaries 08-09-2012
James Gallivan MBTA Retiree, Active in Winthrop Little League and Youth Hockey James R. Gallivan of Waldemar Avenue, Winthrop died at home on August 3 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Born in Winthrop and…