The incident that made news this week involving a parent who apparently shone a laser at an opposing goalie at a girls hockey game is one of those situations where it truly can be said that the action of one person is in no way reflective of the community at large. Winthrop athletes, coaches,...
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Yes, Winthrop is Among the Best: Boston Magazine Article Was Right on the Money
The mention by Boston Magazine of Winthrop as a “Top 10 Place to Live” in the Boston area is well deserved, as all of us who call Winthrop our home can attest. Whenever we cross into Winthrop, whether over the Belle Isle Bridge or through Beachmont, we breathe an audible sigh of relief, knowing...
Congratulations Tino: Local Young Man Making His Mark
Congratulations to our favorite son, Valentino Capobianco, on his victory in Tuesday’s election for the position of Democratic State Committeeman. Tino worked very hard on his campaign and his efforts paid off with a tremendous victory, notably in Winthrop where he defeated his opponent by a 10-1 margin. Capobianco, who has a bright future,...
Winthrop Girls Hockey Team Falls to Braintree
The Winthrop Lady Bulldog girls hockey team engaged in a pair of dramatic encounters in Division 1 play of the MIAA state hockey tournament last week, winning their opening round contest with Medway/Ashland 3-1, but then dropping a tough 1-0 decision to Braintree. Both matches were defensive affairs, befitting of a tourney hockey game....
Police Blotter 03-08-2012
Tuesday, February 28 Husband and wife came to the station to report her vehicle was vandalized on Dolphin Avenue. Caller from Shirley Street, reports possibly dark male asleep in the common hallway. Units report subject needs help from some Social Service. We will make some calls. Call of a past break on Shirley Street....
Obituaries 03-08-2012
Mary Borzillo East Boston Resident Mary (Ferraro) Borzillo of East Boston died on march 5. She was 79 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony E Borzillo; devoted mother Jayne Borzillo and her companion, Warren Johnson of Winthrop, Michael Borzillo of Hollywood, Florida and the late Anthony Borzillo Jr.; dear...
Gas Explosion Rips Through Home on Pleasant St., No One Injuried
A Pleasant Street family is counting its blessings this week, after what is being reported as an early morning gas explosion last Thursday at their home. “We’re really lucky for everybody to be here right now,” said one of the survivors, Chari Begnor, who was home with her sister, Quiana Hobson and step-father Ken...
Harvard Honors: Winthrop’s Jillian Dempsey Nominated for College Hockey’s Kazmaier Award
Three years after achieving her childhood dream of entering the world’s most prestigious university, Jillian Dempsey is at the top of her sport. Dempsey, a junior at Harvard University in Cambridge, has been nominated for the Patty Kazmaier Award that is given to the most outstanding Division 1 women’s hockey player in the United...
Residents to MBTA: Don’t Cut Our Service Hundreds Pack Senior Center Hearing
More than 200 concerned residents and users of public transportation packed into the Winthrop Senior Center Monday night at 6 p.m., to speak out against the proposed fare increases and service reductions that MBTA officials are considering in order to close a $161 million operating deficit in the MBTA budget. Among the cuts being...
Manhole Fire Caused Power Outage in Center
A fire in a manhole near the intersection of Revere Street and Governors Park late Sunday night is being blamed for a power outage that left more than 2,100 residents without power for approximately 16 hours Sunday night into Monday and forced the closing of two schools, Town Hall, the Police Station and Library....
Congratulations, Jillian Dempsey: Winthrop Native Nominated for National Award
We join the Winthrop Youth Hockey program and the entire town of Winthrop in congratulating Jillian Dempsey on her nomination for the Patty Kazmaier Award that is given to the nation’s top women’s collegiate hockey player. Jillian is a junior at Harvard University where she has distinguished herself with her outstanding athletic performance for...
Sean Spoke with Passion: Parks and Rec. Dept. Benefits Thousands of Residents
We hope some of Sean Driscoll’s high school football players had the chance to watch Tuesday’s Council Meeting and see their head coach deliver his presentation about the Parks and Recreation Department that he has directed to great heights for the past 12 years. It’s clear that Sean Driscoll is proud of his recreation...
Rink Can Bring Revenue: Town Council Member Letterie Makes Good Points
Was Councilor James Letterie just showing off (we’re just kidding, Jim) his knowledge of all things Larsen Rink and youth hockey at the special Town Council meeting Tuesday about enterprise funds in the town? Letterie, who is member of the Rink Committee, made the point that if Larsen Rink can be the first-class facility...
Presidential Primary Tuesday: Reminder That There Are Just Two Polling Places in the Town
There is a Massachusetts Presidential Primary on Tuesday and we remind Winthrop voters that only two polling locations will be available, one at the Winthrop Middle School and the other at the Senior Center. Shuttle transportation will be provided for seniors. There is not expected to be a large turnout, although local resident Valentino...
Vikings Cruise Past Tewksbury in Tourney Opener; Face Second Seeded Boston Latin Tonight in Woburn
The Winthrop High boys hockey team made a successful debut in the Division 2 North Sectional of the MIAA State Hockey Tournament with a 4-0 victory over Tewksbury Tuesday evening in Stoneham. Winthrop now moves on to the next round against Boston Latin tonight (Thursday) in Woburn at 6:00. The Vikings took a 1-0...
Police Blotter 03-01-2012
Tuesday, February 21 Female caller from Crystal Cove Avenue reports her brother is acting crazy. Officers report party had left prior to their arrival. The individual has active warrants. Officers reports verbal argument between brother and sister. Officer reports locating a 13-year old juvenile in front of Seven Eleven. The juvenile reports that he...
Obituaries 03-01-2012
Norma Merrihew Member of Winthrop Mixed Lodge Sons of Italy Norma L. (Porreca) Merrihew of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died at home on February 18 surrounded by her loving family. She was employed at Sears Roebuck and NAFA at the US Coast Guard Base in Boston and was also a longtime nanny, becoming...
Ready to Rumble: Asa “The Eraser” Baurle is Set for Silver Mittens Boxing Tournament
Asa Baurle is ready for the biggest fight of his young boxing career. The 11-year-old southpaw who sports the nickname “Asa the Eraser” is in training for the New England Silver Mittens Boxing Tournament that begins Monday in Lowell. Baurle will fight in the semifinals against an opponent in the 60-65 pound weight class....
Departmental Consolidation Working Well, Says McKenna
Town Manager James McKenna told the Town Council Tuesday night that he’s pleased with the way the consolidation plan is progressing in relation to the operations of the Finance Department, Management of Information Systems (MIS) Department, and the town and School Department. McKenna implemented the plan last year in an effort to coordinate town...
Officials to Take Closer Look at Enterprise Accounts
The Winthrop Town Council and Winthrop Town Manager James McKenna plan to open a dialogue next week about the future of the town’s four enterprise accounts: Larsen Rink account; the water and sewer enterprise funds; and the Parks and Recreation account. “The issue is the rink obviously, it is the one that has gained...
Join the Crowd at Mbta Hearing: Every Winthrop Resident Has a Stake
Town Manager James McKenna, Council President Peter Gill, and Chamber Executive Director Eric Gaynor are encouraging all residents to attend a public hearing with MBTA officials Monday night at the Senior Center to air their concerns about the possible cutback in bus service in Winthrop and proposed fare increases. The MBTA is drowning in...
A Good Idea: Preventative Maintenance Saves Money
Those watching the Council meeting on WCAT Tuesday night saw the appearance of Winthrop’s new Director of Facilities, Gerald Boyle, before the council. Since his appointment, Boyle has been busy touring all town buildings, meeting with school principals and custodial staff, and getting acquainted with past town policies concerning maintenance. Boyle is also looking...
A Well Deserved Raise: Our Police Do a Good Job
The Town Council approved a raise for the patrol officers in the Winthrop Police Department Tuesday night. Although we certainly are living in a time of unprecedented budgetary restraints, there’s no question that the pay increase has been well earned. All of the Town Council members agreed about the worthiness of the new contract....
WHS Boys Hoop Team Wins Two Games
The Winthrop High boys basketball team won two of its three encounters this past week, defeating non league rivals Lynn Tech and St. Clement’s, but dropped a key encounter with Northeastern Conference South Division rival Saugus. The latter defeat resulted in the Vikings sharing the NEC South championship with Danvers, whom Winthrop had defeated...
