Residents Frustrated Over MWRA Pier
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INDEPENDENT its neighbors on Point Shirley Itt doesn’ appear that the left many people frustrated. pier itself is at issue, rather Tuesday night there was no residents are concerned about yelling, but there was a lot a second parking lot on the of frustration at the MWRA island, speeding, potential community meeting. increased traffic and overall Despite the outcry, the safety issues. Department of Wildlife and Complicating the matter is Fisheries still plans to go Newspaper Group ahead with the construction See MWRA Page 6 ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FUN RIDE NEWS Briefs AND KIDS COSTUME PARADE PHOTO BY SUE ELLEN WOODCOCK ATTENTION ALL Some unfortunate residents of Winthrop Shore Drive woke up to this Sunday morning – inches VETERANS of sand on all sides of the vehicles. The Nor’easter came in Saturday causing some minor flooding All veterans are invited to and high winds. the annual dining out night. The free dinner will be held at the Center Café, 36 Wood- side Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 18 Controversial questions appearing on ballot from 6-8 p.m. By Sue Ellen Woodcock the Global Warming Solu- years once they leave office. Please R.S.V.P. to Rose at tions Implementation Act The question further seeks a 617-846-3065 by 6 pm Nov. Two recent MIT grads who and Question Five is also a term limit of eight years for 17. have never lived in the 19th non-binding question seeking the Speaker of the House po- Suffolk District are taking a to repeal a $45,000 increase in sition. SEN. BONCORE shot at Speaker of the House annual compensation for the DeLeo simply points to his ENDORSES ROLLINS Robert DeLeo by quietly put- Speaker, it also seeks to pro- accomplishments as it relates ting two non-binding ques- hibit elected officials and their to climate change and the en- FOR SUFFOLK DA tions on the Nov. 6. senior staff from engaging in PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA Calling her a transformative Question 4 addresses any lobbying activity for five See BALLOT Page 3 Audrey Carroll, as Dorothy, painting a pumpkin during the leader who will make our jus- second annual Halloween Fun Ride and Kids Costume Parade tice system fairer for all, Sen. on Saturday, Oct. 27. The fun had to be taken inside due to the Joseph A. Boncore, endorsed nor’easter raging outside, but it didn’t squash the fun at all. Rachael Rollins for Suffolk Viking Longship class builds historical ticket booth County district attorney. Rollins believes that jus- By Kate Anslinger unteered his class to take on Longship class, was given to Winthrop Shore Drive improvement tice is best served when every the project of designing and architect, Tom Chiudina, who person who comes into con- When Viking Longship building a Viking styled tick- created the final rendering, project finishes 9 months early teacher, George Skane, found et booth for the new athletic getting the ball rolling on the tact with the system is treat- its fair share of transitions ed with dignity and respect. out that the Viking replica field. project that would require the By Kate Anslinger house ticket booth wouldn’t The design, created by high over the years, including the She is running for Suffolk effects of climate change, fit on Miller Field, he vol- school students in the Viking The Department of Con- County District Attorney to See TICKET BOOTH Page 3 servation and Recreation which have altered the coastal keep communities safe and (DCR) hosted a ribbon cut- infrastructure of the shoreline, to ensure justice for victims. ting event last Friday to cel- which runs the length of Win- Rollins is committed to im- ebrate improvements made throp Shore Drive. proving our criminal justice to Winthrop Shore Drive in Serving as a front yard to system through best-practices the Town of Winthrop. The many residents, the beach has and data-driven programs that $16.5 million project, head- recently undergone some ma- prioritize equity and justice. ed by the DCR, significantly jor improvements, including That includes focusing on improved the usability and treatment, not prosecution, for stability of the roadway. Addi- See DCR Page 2 those swept up in the justice tionally, the project increases system for minor crimes. This the climate change resiliency will also allow prosecutors to and adaptability of the shore focus more resources on the line, surrounding lands, and neighborhoods. The comple- Price subject serious crimes that undermine to change tion of the project comes nine without public safety like domestic notice violence and sexual assault, months ahead of schedule, gun violence, and homicides. and concludes the third and fi- nal phase of agency improve- .68 $ Per Rollins is looking forward to working with the city leaders, ments made to the Winthrop Gallon Beach region. police, community partners • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service Winthrop Beach has seen and residents of Suffolk Coun- CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE ty to transform the district at- torney’s office. 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