By Cary Shuman [email protected] Winthrop residents voted to approve eight of the 10 questions in Tuesday’s Proposition 2 1/2 override election, sending a clear message that they want institutions such as the public library and senior center to remain open…
Month: May 2009
Finn named MVP of the NEC South
Courtney Finn added yet another laurel to her already legendary athletic career at Winthrop High School (WHS) by being named the Most Valuable Player in softball of the South Division of the Northeastern Conference. Courtney is leading the entire NEC…
Police and fire officials are thrilled with outcome
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript For Winthrop Fire Chief Paul Flanagan and Police Lieutenant-Executive Officer Terry Delehanty, the passage of override questions for services provided by their public safety departments was both needed at a difficult time and…
Why this vote was different
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Winthrop voters headed to the polls last Tuesday and approved an increase in their property taxes to avoid massive reductions in local services. To…
An Historic Vote – Resident say ‘Yes’ and they say it loudly
The voters and taxpayers of Winthrop spoke loudly and clearly Tuesday, approving eight of the 10 Proposition 2 1/2 override questions on the ballot. The town’s residents did their homework, weighed the pluses and minuses of each question, and determined…
The Town Manager – Focus shifts to the search for a new leader
With the override election behind us, the town will refocus its attention on the town manager selection process that is in its final stages. All three candidates, James McKenna, John Moak, and Andrew Maylor, were interviewed by the full Town…
Five Stars – Extended Stay Hotel earns two major honors
Congratulations are in order for Joe and Peggy Dow, owners of the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel on Shirley Street, for receiving two major awards in the hospitality industry, a Platinum Award and the designation as “Best Inn†for the international…
Obituaries – 05/21/09
Francis McDonald, 82 Former proprietor of Winthrop Television and past president of Winthrop Rotary Francis James “Frank” McDonald, a seven-year resident of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and a former resident of Winthrop for more than 50 years, died May 17…
Atlantis Marina slips back into full service
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript The lost marina of Atlantis has resurfaced. As boating season begins this month, residents of Winthrop and the surrounding area will have a new option when looking to dock their boat – a new…
Softball team beats Revere and Gloucester, improves to 9-6
The Winthrop High (WHS) softball team won two of its three games last week to improve to 9-6 on the season. “We’ve continued to hit the ball pretty well,†said WHS head coach Dave Guffey of his team’s 9-4 triumph…