Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated on Friday. Certainly, that is a day and an event that no serious person on any side of the political spectrum ever thought might be possible. However, that is the reality that we…
Month: January 2017
Sports 01-19-2017
WHS SPORTS roundup WHS BOYS TRACK TEAM TOPS SAUGUS Â The Winthrop High boys indoor track team earned its first win of the season with a 44-22 triumph over Saugus in a meet that was held at the Revere High…
Obituaries 01-19-2017
John Votta Loved animals, especially horses; long time Angell Memorial Hospital technician John F. Votta, born August 23, 1943, a resident of Winthrop, formerly of Orient Heights East Boston, passed away on January 15. He was 73 years old. John…
Patriot Spotting at Winthrop Book Depot
Former Winthrop High quarterback Rob Noonan and his son, Matthew, greet New England Patriots special teams All-Pro Nate Ebner during a book signing for Sean Stellato’s “No Backing Down” Saturday at the Winthrop Book Depot and Café in Winthrop Center.
Planning Bd Okays Nursing Home Site for Condominiums
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Planning Board approved an application for a project to convert an old nursing home into 16 condominiums, but not after hearing from neighbors, a few real estate professionals and other business owners. Monday night the…
Houseboats Under Scrutiny Again
By Sue Ellen Woodcock People are back living on their boats again and Town officials are concerned about the pumping of sewage into the water. Director of Inspectional Services Al LeGee said is looks like people are back living on…
Team Approach Needed Toward Implementation of Cannabis
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s going to the a team approach when it comes to the implementation of the new laws legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. That’s what Board of Health Chairman Nick LoConte said at Tuesday night’s board…
News Briefs
Democratic Town Committee to meet The Winthrop Democratic Town Committee will meet for the first time of the new year on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00 PM at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street. The agenda will…
Police Blotter 01-12-2017
Monday, January 2 Traffic control caller stated that her mom was cooking eggs on Shirley Street and smells smoke. Fire clearing area. Party from Governors Park went to headquarters for a well being check on her daughter. The daughter was…
Letters to the Editor
HELP THOSE IN NEED Dear Editor: In these challenging economic times, those who work in the provider community see extreme hardship on a daily basis. Our ability to respond to situations of homelessness, hunger, substance use disorders, child care issues,…