The Verdict Is In: Winthrop Arms Is a Hidden
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Single family in East Boston’s popular Eagle Hill neighborhood! FOR SALE Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 CallEstablished Christina D’Urbano Marenghi in 1882 (617) 593-5618 hrop’s Pio int ne W Wer INTHROPWinthrop Newspaper SSUNUN TTRANRANSCRIPTS CRIP T E stABLI S H E D IN 1882 Published by the Independent Newspaper Group 50 C E N ts THURSDAY, January 17, 2019 No smoking at parks, INDEX Police Report 2 Editorials 4 beach, beginning May 1 Through The Years 5 Then and Now 5 By Sue Ellen Woodcock Initiative, and DJ Wilson of Obituaries 6 the Massachusetts Municipal Classified 14 The Board of Health has ap- Association. A public hearing Business Directory 15 proved changes to the town’s was held in December. smoking regulations that will The new regulations also go into effect on May 1. carry a fine of $25 to $100 INDEPENDENT The newly revised work- per violation. State law states place and public places smok- it is a $100 fine to smoke on ing regulations prohibit smok- beach and other places, but ing, including e-cigarettes, in the Winthrop Board of Health parks, at town beaches, there also wanted to establish a $25 is also now a buffer zone of 25 fine for those smoking or va- feet around municipal proper- ping in places where smoking ties. Smoking is prohibited in- is prohibited. side membership associations/ The use of e-cigarettes is private clubs, but is allowed in prohibited wherever smoking Newspaper Group an outdoor area. is prohibited per M.G.L. Ch. PHOTO BY SUE ELLEN WOODCOCK Board of Health Chairman 270, §22 and Section 4(c) of Winthrop Arms owner Casey Goll. Bill Schmidt said the board this regulation. NEWS Briefs has been working on these Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. for the past several months, 270, §22(j) smoking is also 2019 RESIDENTIAL The verdict is in: with input from Bonny Car- roll, of the Six City Tobacco See SMOKING REGS. Page 7 PARKING STICKERS NOW AVAILABLE Winthrop Arms is a hidden gem In-Person applications for 2019 permits are now being By Sue Ellen Woodcock sey Goll, adding that service, “We only buy the best Residents seek to upgrade accepted at Town Hall during quality and being family that’s why we use Mutu- business hours. There is a $5 Recently the Winthrop owned for 40 years has helped al,” Goll said. “They are the fee for a permit if you apply Arms was selected by Marc the restaurant keep its charm. ones who helped connect us soundproofing in homes in person. This fee is waived Hurowitz of “Hidden Boston” “I like that when people come with the right guy who came By Sue Ellen Woodcock Casetta is spear heading a for senior citizens or residents as “2018’s Best Traditional here we know them by name up with the marinade for the petition drive to get updated with a valid handicapped American Restaurant in the and at the end of the day it’s steak tips.” It’s a tiny community, and soundproofing for property parking placard or plate issued Boston Area.” An award they about the product we serve.” Goll said the legendary on a cold night you could al- owners in Winthrop. Windows by the RMV. also received in 2016 and Goll doesn’t take all the Winthrop marinade is still a most hear a pin drop, until an installed in the 1980s and There is no fee for a park- 2012. credit and said they get their secret for now. “The recipe airplane blasts its way down 1990s are now failing, Quirk ing permit if you apply online. “I guess you could call it insanely good steak tips from will remain a secret, however the runway as the engines are said. Added to the increase in To apply for your parking per- a hidden gem because it’s a Mutual Beef, a family compa- the rightful owner of said reci- pushed to full throttle, lifting air traffic to noise is becoming mit or visitor placard online, little out of the way,” said ny owned by fellow Winthrop the plane over the homes on unbearable for residents. please visit https://winthrop- Winthrop Arms owner Ca- residents. See WINTHROP ARMS Page 7 Point Shirley. During the meeting several stickers.cityhallsystems.com/ More than 35 people at- airplanes took off from Logan There is a fee of $10 for a tended the Point Shirley drowning out the speaker at visitor’s placard whether you Neighborhood Association the neighborhood association. apply online or in person. This meeting Monday night. Dawn “The patterns have changed fee is waived for senior citi- Friends, family celebrate the life of Mike McDuffee Quirk of the Airport Hazards and will change again because zens or residents with a valid Advisory Board and resident Terminal E is expanding,” By Kate Anslinger be known for inventing the inevitably end up with beer handicapped parking placard Gina Casetta headed the meet- Quirk said. or plate issued by the RMV. “hole in the beer can initia- dribbling down his chin and There was no shortage of tion.” Always the joker, Mc- shirt, and McDuffee would be ing. She claims that the planes Online permit applications are Casetta noted that in 2015 are taking off lower and with fulfilled by mail. stories being passed around Duffee took pride in poking a hovered over in an uncontrol- at the Elks Club last Friday hole in the top of a beer can lable fit of laughter. – over 81,000 departures more frequency. afternoon, as friends and fam- before offering it to his latest and arrivals came over Point “I feel the soundproofing of Shirley. In 2016 there was a homes needs to be revisited,” WINTHROP’S ily joined together to celebrate victim, typically a first-timer See REMEMBERING Page 7 ANNUAL CENSUS the life of Precinct 1 Coun- of the barn. The victim would 7,000-flight increase. In 2017 Casetta said, adding that she there was an increase of 3,000 has clocked departures at ev- AND DOG LICENSING cilor Mike McDuffee, a man who was known as a source flights. Currently there are ery 23 seconds. There are no 2019 over 91,000 departures and of light in a sometimes-dark See SOUNDPROOFING Page 7 The 2019 Annual Town world. While it is agreed by arrivals over Point Shirley. Census will be mailed to all all that the town of Winthrop households in early January. has suffered a great loss from Winthrop residents should the passing of McDuffee, his verify or correct any informa- memory will live on in the OFFICE tion, sign, and return the cen- many stories that those closest Price subject sus within 10 days of receipt. to him will continue to share. to change CLOSED Residents are encouraged to “It was a pleasure knowing without notice Monday, Jan. 21 return the census via USPS, Mike, he was like a big broth- alternatively Census drop er to me,” said Ed Stasio, who in observance of boxes will be available at the .49 met Mike on a roofing crew $ Per Senior Center, Library and in right after high school. Gallon Martin Luther the front lobby of Town Hall. Stasio and McDuffee • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service King, Jr. Day played hockey together for CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE See NEWS BRIEFS Page 2 20 years and spent count- less Saturday evenings in a barn behind Stasio’s house, along with several other close TRASH friends. McDuffee and his brother Bob were known for NOTICE their competitive nature and STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE Due to the Martin Luther were deemed the “Evil Em- King Holiday, on Monday, pire,” during dart games at the PLAY OFF COMFORT FOOD & SNACKS! st , weekly gatherings. January 21 Trash will be McDuffee’s humor was at GO PATS! delayed by one day. its best when he was spend- PHOTO BY SUE ELLEN WOODCOCK Capitol Waste Services, Inc. ing time with his friends at Pallbearers bring Mike McDuffee’s flag draped coffin out of the See our Ad in Sports the barn, and he will forever church. www.winthropmktplace.com • 35 Revere St. Winthrop 142 WASHINGTON AVE. 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