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But now Win- e-cigarette/vape pods. throp has a regulation of its “So all can enjoy our beau- Newspaper Group own that prohibits smoking tiful beaches right here in our and e-cigarettes (vaping) on backyard,” McGuire said. She Yirrell Beach and Donovan added that the literature shows NEWS Briefs Beach because of second that… hand smoke dangers and other There is no risk-free level FAMILY DAY AT THE health issues. of secondhand smoke expo- During its 20th Anniversary weeklong sale, The Winthrop Marketplace offered its customers raffle The new regulations took sure; even brief exposure can BEACH JULY 27 chances for gift certificates, a bike, and a television. Shown are the raffle winner with Marketplace effect on May 1, and prohib- be harmful to health. Tobac- The annual Winthrop owner Marc Wallerce (fourth from left). “The anniversary sale was a wonderful event and we are it smoking in playgrounds, co-free parks and beaches Chamber of Commerce Fami- so thankful and appreciative of our customers,” Wallerce said. parks, beaches and athletic provide children and families ly Day at the Beach will be on fields. Smoking and vaping healthy environments. Saturday, July 27 . The event are not prohibited within 25 Cigarette litter is poison- is held on Yirrell Beach from feet of a municipal building. ous to children and wildlife, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Games, con- Donna Segreti Reilly receives Unsung Heroine Award It is also not prohibited in bus and is the most littered item tests, music, and more. Food The Massachusetts Com- stop shelters and waiting ar- in the country. Americans prepared by Winthrop Market- mission on the Status of eas. discard an estimated 175 mil- Place (burgers, hot dogs, etc) Women awarded Donna Seg- The fine for the first offence lion pounds of cigarette butts This is a cash only event. reti Reilly of Winthrop and is $100, $200 for the second every year. Studies show that Eleanor Vieira of Revere, Un- and $300 for the third and fi- cigarette butts are toxic, slow FAMILY FUN NIGHTS sung Heroine Awards in a cer- nal violation within two years to decompose, and costly to IN THE PARK emony at the State House in of the second violation. clean up. Thursday, June 27 Family Boston. This distinction cel- The regulation is enforced E-cigarette/vape aerosol Fun Night will be at Ingleside ebrates extraordinary women by the Board of Health and its contains a mixture of danger- Park where you can meet the who perform acts of service, designees. ous chemicals and ultrafine counselors working in our enhancing Massachusetts Susan Maguire, member of particles that can be inhaled into the lungs. Summer Park Program. This communities on a daily basis. runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and “The women honored to- it will be followed by a movie day work tirelessly to improve night at dusk. the lives of those around them without recognition or fan- HONAN’S FREEDOM fare, and we are proud to put Candidates take out the spotlight on these talent- Speaker Robert DeLeo is shown with honoree Donna Segreti FIGHTERS 5K ROAD Reilly at the State House ceremony in Boston. RACE IS POSTPONED ed, knowledgeable and driv- nomination papers en members of our commu- immediately recognize the the past 50 years volunteering UNTIL THE FALL Council candidates include nities,” said House Speaker positive impacts that have By Sue Ellen Woodcock and advocating for her com- Precinct 2 Councilor James With all the rain and in- Robert A. DeLeo (D-Win- been made in our community munity. She earned a master’s A couple of new faces have Letterie, 114 Brookfield Road; stead of walking away with a throp). “Thank you Eleanor because of her.” financial loss (police details, degree in social work, and she joined the crowd of residents Precinct 1 Councilor Richard and Donna for all of the time “With little pomp, Donna shirts, timing, etc.) we are go- worked for many years in the who have taken out nomina- Ferrino, 10 North Ave., Coun- and effort you have dedicat- and Eleanor have dedicated ing to postpone this event to a Malden schools. A frequent tion papers for local offices. cilor At Large Phil Boncore, ed to make Massachusetts a themselves to the betterment weekend this Fall. We will an- volunteer Donna helped to get One newcomer, who has 31 Buchanan St. better place to work, live and of the Winthrop and Revere nounce the new date asap after the residents to participate in actually been around cam- Running for School Com- raise a family.” Communities,” said Sen. we check on a new date with an MGH community health paigns for other candidates mittee are incumbents Tino “Eleanor Vieira truly is an Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). the Town of Winthrop. assessment, and is a long-time is Stephen Ruggiero, of 53 Capobianco, 53 Prospect unsung heroine in Revere,” “Though their work may be If you wish to receive a re- volunteer of the Sons of Italy. Hutchinson St., who will be Ave., and Suzanne Swope, 3 said Rep. RoseLee Vincent unheralded, it is not unno- fund, we understand, but hope Donna served as a member running for Precinct 6 Coun- Seal Harbor. (D-Revere). “Never seeking ticed. Whether it be the beau- that you’ll allow us to provide of the school committee, and cilor since veteran Councilor Running for Winthrop the spotlight or praise, Elea- tification of Revere or im- a re-schedule date and then Linda Calla is retiring. In the Housing Authority are in- nor quietly, yet very effec- proving the quality of life for the airport hazards committee. decide if the event may still Councilor At Large race Rob cumbents Frank R. Ferrara, tively, advocates for making Winthrop residents, Eleanor She also spearheaded an effort work for you. If it doesn’t, ther DeMarco, 305 Revere St., 20 Bowdoin St., and Vincent our city cleaner and prettier and Donna are truly deserv- to honor Vietnam veterans at will most certainly be a refund who is hoping to be appointed Nisniewski, Jr., 310 Shirley for all of us who live in and ing of this recognition and our Winthrop High School. you or credit to another event. to the current opening on the St. pass through Revere. Because communities and lives are im- Eleanor is best known as board vacated by Michael Lu- Nomination papers are she is so humble, you may not proved by their efforts.” Chair of the Revere certo, also intends to run for available until Sept. 17 and know her name, but you can Donna Segreti Reilly spent See NEWS BRIEFS Page 7 See AWARD Page 6 the seat in November. the election is Nov. 5. 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