By Pete Legasey For the Transcript Winthrop’s 11-12-year-old Little League All-Stars engaged in an epic duel against East Lynn on Monday in their second game of the Williamsport Tournament. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie after 10 innings…
Month: July 2009
McKenna’s tenure is off to an efficient beginning
By Cary Shuman [email protected] James McKenna began his first-ever town manager’s report to the Winthrop Town Council Tuesday night by thanking the nine councilors, department managers, and citizens for the warm welcome he has received since taking office on June…
Two varieties of fireworks – Despite scattered incidents, authorities call celebration a success
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Police took an “all hands on deck†approach to ensuring the peace over the Independence Day celebration here last weekend and it largely paid off. The Winthrop Police Department reported only six…
Mckenna’s on the job – City Manager makes a strong first impression
Town Manager James McKenna gave his first town manager’s report at Tuesday night’s council meeting, and it was, in a word, impressive. McKenna, who officially took office June 27, distributed a summary of his few days on the job to…
A Job Well Done – WPD and WFD ensured a safe holiday weekend
Town Manager James McKenna made it a point to praise the Winthrop Police and Winthrop Fire Department for ensuring a safe and happy Fourth of July celebration in the town. Terence Delehanty, executive officer in charge of the Winthrop Police…
Obituaries – 07/09/09
William Buckley, 67 Member of Pipefitters Union William G. Buckley of Beachmont died on June 29 at his home, after a long illness. He was 67 years old. A member of Local 537 Pipefitters Union, he was born in Somerville,…
Reilly won’t seek re-election – Longtime official was the town’s first and only council president
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Thomas Reilly, the first and only Town Council president since the town adopted the new charter in 2005, has announced he won’t be a candidate for re-election in November. Reilly said he wanted to make his…
Winthrop makes an impressive showing in Essex County playoffs
Winthrop Youth Soccer was well represented in the Essex County Youth Soccer Association (ECYSA) Championship Playoffs which took place the last four days. Six of nine Winthrop teams earned the right to be playing in the postseason. The teams making…
Fire and Police departments prepare for a busy weekend
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Despite the elimination of one of three potential weekend activities celebrating Independence Day in Winthrop – the annual bonfire on Yirrell Beach on July 3 has been cancelled – Winthrop police and firefighters…
Thanks, Thanks – Haskell, Gabriel retire from Winthrop School System
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Two long-time leaders in the Winthrop School System spent their last official day of work at the Winthrop Middle School Tuesday. Winthrop Middle School Principal Zoe Haskell and guidance counselor Edna Gabriel retired from their positions…