John O’Halloran Wentworth Retired Civil Engineer John O’Halloran Wentworth of Revere, formerly of Somerville, died on March 23 at Osterman’s of Melrose. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Somerville, the son of the late Shirley and Esther…
Month: March 2013
Winthrop Was Struck by Another Snowstorm
Winthrop was struck by another snowstorm this week in what has been a dificult winter. Pictured is a snow-covered Winthrop Beach
A Real Athletic Trainer: Rand Excels in Her Profession at Pingree School
March is National Athletic Training Month and Winthrop resident Britney Rand is among those celebrating her profession and helping to promote and advance it. Rand, who Winthrop High hockey followers know as the dedicated president of the boosters club, is…
Cummings School Student Speaks at Council Meeting About Autism Awareness
Adyana Barbarisi, a fourth grader at the Cunmings Elementary School, spoke about autism awareness at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night. Following are her remarks: Hi, my name is Adyana and I am a fourth grader from the 21st Century…
State Champions
St. Mary’s High School girls hockey players Kira Iacopucci and Vanessa VanBuskirk of Winthrop hold the Division 1 state championship trophy following the team’s 2-1 victory over Arlington Catholic Sunday at the Garden. A freshman, VanBuskirk was a top-line defenseman…
Delehanty Seeks Community Support for New Ordinance
Police Chief Terence Delehanty is asking the community to support a sanitary fitness ordinance that would allow a pro-active approach to the inspection of homes, multi-family dwellings, and rental units in the town. “As you saw in tonight’s presentation, it…
Spring Forum Shows Unity: McKenna Has Assembled a Great Team of Department Heads
The Town Council’s Spring Forum Tuesday night at the Cummings School certainly accentuated the positive gains that the town has made under the administration of Town Manager James McKenna. But more importantly, the forum highlighted the outstanding staff of professionals…
WHS Principal Decision Imminent Process Has Been Open and Candidates Vetted
The announcement of a new principal of Winthrop High School is forthcoming and it’s been a well-executed and open process to pick the successor to Gail Conlon, who is retiring this year. There were several candidates for the position and…
Congratulations, Nicole Giaquinto: Former WHS Track Star Now an NCAA All-American
We want to congratulate former Winthrop High student Nicole Giaquinto on her selection as an NCAA Track All-American, the highest honor for a college athlete. A senior at UMass/Lowell, Nicole was a standout basketball player and track athlete at Winthrop…
Police Blotter 03-21-2013
Monday, March 11 Directed patrol of the Shore Drive area and the adjacent areas. Everything appeared normal and routine. McCourt Construction is continuing their work on the beach at this time. One parking violation issued on Trident Avenue. Female on…