MEMORIAL DAY & EVERY DAY WE HONOR YOUR SERVICE ONEstablished MEMORIAL inDAY 1882 & EVERY DAY Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 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, May 23, 2019 Chief Flanagan prioritizes INDEX Police Report 2 fitness, adds three more Editorials 4 Through The Years 5 years to his career Then and Now 5 His speed and commitment to Obituaries 6 By Kate Anslinger the sport earned him the title Business Directory 14 Chief of the Fire Depart- of sixth in the state during his Classified 15 ment, Paul Flanagan, has al- senior year. ways considered physical fit- Today, at 64 years old, INDEPENDENT ness to be a priority. Prior to Flanagan runs an eight-and- his 41 years on the department, a-half-minute mile and is Flanagan was co-captain of dedicated to working out at the Winthrop High School the gym four to five times a track team and took pride in week, where he incorporates his ability to run a half-mile in one minute and 58 seconds. See FLANAGAN Page 3 Newspaper Group Council gets school NEWS Briefs budget presentation MAY STREET By Sue Ellen Woodcock in grades K-12. SWEEPING STARTS This year, tackling a “needs MONDAY, MAY 20 The Town Council contin- based” budgeting model, May Sweeping is One Week ued talking with department Howard, her principals and Early Due to Memorial Day heads during Tuesday night’s staff built their budget from The Town of Winthrop Police Chief Terry Delehanty, Francesca Capone, Sgt. Mary Crisafi, and Stella Carson during the meeting, hearing from the scratch based on what was Winthrop Engages Resource Fair on May 15. conducts Street Sweeping op- officials from school depart- truly needed to educate all erations on the last full week ment, town clerk, harbor- those students. The needs of the month (last week with master, library, inspectional based budgeting figure is a Friday) from April through services and the Larson Rink $23,027,028 – a difference October between 7 a.m. and Winthrop Engages regarding the upcoming FY20 of $1,871,992 from the town 4 p.m. on the day of a street’s budget. budget. trash collection. If there is a Photos & Story by Marianne Salza borhood. “When you become in- So far $64,641,265 is the “The town has to decide holiday on the week sweeping The May 15 Winthrop En- volved and meet people, you budget that the town is look- how to fund its school,” said would normally occur, sweep- After reading a book about gages (WE) resource fair at start to love your community. ing at with $21,155,036 slated Precinct 3 Councilor James ing is done a week early. loving one’s community, the Cummings School cafeto- I like including people and let- for the school department so Letterie. Town ordinance prohibits Mary Lou Osborne, assistant rium provided information ting them know they matter. far. The request from the school parking in a manner that im- director of the Winthrop Pub- about the workings of the It’s a positive way for people But there is a difference be- department is $2.8 million pedes the street sweeper. Vi- lic Library, had an idea to en- town government and how to to explore the Winthrop com- tween the town’s budget for higher than the FY18 budget olation of the street sweeping courage residents to become join local committees, boards, schools and what the school of two years ago. See WINTHROP ENGAGES Page 7 ordinance carries a $40.00 more involved in their neigh- and commissions. department requested. In the next few weeks the fine, and your vehicle can be Superintendent of Schools town council is going to have towed. Lisa Howard said at the meet- to decide which school figure The remaining 2019 street ing that this is her 30th con- it will go with. sweeping dates are: secutive year as an educator During this time they con- June 24-28 (week of the 24th) School track to be named after legendary and her department provides July 22-26 (week of the 22nd) education for 1,999 students See BUDGET Page 3 Aug. 26-30 (week of the 26th) track and field coach, Pat McGee Sep. 23-27 (week of the 23rd) EBSB DONATES TO WINARC Oct. 21-25 (week of the 21st) By Kate Anslinger than Pat McGee,” said Valen- For a map of the street tino Capobianco, School Com- sweeping days, and a copy In the spring of 1974, resi- mittee Chair. “When you think of the calendar, visit https:// dent, Pat McGee started volun- of the sport of high school town.winthrop.ma.us/park- teering for the boys and girls track in Winthrop, you think ing-clerk/pages/street-sweep- spring track team after her chil- of Pat McGee. This is a tribute ing. dren became active in the sport, to how active she has been in and in 1981 was appointed as the town, not only in the school DEMOCRATS TO the boys’ coach. What started system, but as a community ELECT DELEGATES out as a passion for the sport, member with the Chamber of became a lifelong career, and Commerce, the Winthrop Play- TO STATE McGee built a positive reputa- makers, and Holy Rosary - just CONVENTION tion amongst high school ath- how much she supports the letes, until she retired in 2010. community and the children of The Winthrop Democratic Pat McGee. Town Committee will hold a The now 90-year-old Mc- the town. She has been a leader caucus on Tuesday, June 4, at Gee will get a chance to wit- middle school track to her be- in this town for years as a be- 7 p.m. at the Robert A. DeLeo ness her hard work and passion fore the start of the 2019-2020 loved coach, community activ- Senior Center, 35 Harvard St., pay off, as the School Com- school year. ist, and a substitute teacher.” mittee unanimously agreed to “I couldn’t think of a more deserving person to do this for See MCGEE Page 2 See NEWS BRIEFS Page 3 dedicate the new high school/ TRASH PHOTO BY SUE ELLEN WOODCOCK East Boston Savings Bank donated $500 to the Driscoll-Mahe- Price subject FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE WILL gan Track Meet a fun day held by WINARC in conjunction with to change NOTICE without the Winthrop Police Department. From left to right are Sgt. notice BE OPEN MONDAY 5/27 MEMORIAL DAY Due to the Memorial Day Mary Crisafi, Yvonne Cevnaro of WINARC, Felicia Puopolo, East Holiday, on Monday, May Boston Savings Bank branch vice president (Bennington Street) .55 th and Patrolman Sean Delehanty. The Track Meet will take place, $ Per 27 , Trash will be delayed FROM 8:00 AM TO 9:00 PM Saturday, June 8, 10-1 p.m. at Miller Field. The event will begin Gallon by one day. with a parade from Winthrop High School to Miller Field. This • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service See our Ad in Sports th Capitol Waste Services, Inc. year marks the 25 year of working together and holds a spe- CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE www.winthropmktplace.com • 35 Revere St. Winthrop cial rememberance for Officer Michael Delehanty. 49 LEYDEN ST. #1 123 PRINCETON ST. 301 SARATOGA ST. #1 EAST BOSTON EAST BOSTON EAST BOSTON Stunning new construction 2 Bed/2 New to Market! 2 Family, 4-6 rooms, Last one Left! Luxury 2BR/2BA condo. Bath with master suite. Open concept separate utilities, H/W floors. Beauti- Private outdoor space. Master Bedroom design with large quartz island, Bosch fully renovated owners unit featuring with en-suite. Steps to Airport T, appliances. Garage parking too! 2 levels w/ 2 baths plus georgous yard Bremen Street Park, and Restaurants. $609,900 for entertaining. Why buy a condo? $519,900 Easy walk to Bremen St., Park, and T. $829,000 20 COTTAGE AVE. WINTHROP 18 TRIDENT AVE WINTHROP OPEN HOUSE THURS. 6-7:30PM New to Market 2 Family! 4 Bedroom bi- JUST LISTED! Incredible Cottage Hill lo- 164 FRANKLIN AVENUE level owners unit with modern kitchen cation only steps away from the beach. and bathroom and two decks with CHELSEA This 3 bedrooms single family home is ocean views! 1+ bedroom rental unit. Off Soldier’s Home Neighborhood 3 family. perfect for entertaining with spacious street parking and oversized Hardwood floors, large rooms with high kitchen and picture windows overlook- storage structure too! $549,900 ceilings. Amazing sweeping skyline ing the ocean. $549,000 views from 3rd floor. $699,500 CALL TODAY AND FIND OUT WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST! 617.846.1020 C21SEAPORT.COM 5-23 Page 2 The Winthrop Sun Transcript • Thursday, May 23, 2019 E-mail: [email protected] WINTHROP POLICE BLOTTER Monday, May 13 Party on Russell Street are loading items into the ve- Thursday, May 16 Suspicious activity on Bea- states that a man in his 60s, hicle. A citation was issued. ARREST Report con Circle. Investigation of walked into their house and Off with motor vehicle at Two male parties arguing in suspicious party. Party lives in said “He’s looking for his Larsen Rink. Licensed oper- parking lot of Atlantis Marina. the area and he was just going dog. Is this Banks Street?” He ator taking over operation of One male party stated he went Friday, May 17 police ar- after a motor vehicle stop on for a walk.