The Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Power to the Board of Appeals Tuesday night. Pictured after the Council meeting are, from left, Councilor Craig Mael, Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers, Councilor James Letterie, Councilor Linda Calla, President Peter Gill,…
Month: April 2013
Mailhiot Named Athletic Trainer at East Coast Prep
Christopher Mailhiot, a graduate of Winthrop High School and Colby-Sawyer College, has been named the head athletic trainer at East Coast Prep in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Mailhiot majored in Athletic Training and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers…
Winthrop Restaurants Aid Relief Efforts
After Boston was devastated by a horrific bombing at the finish line of the 117th marathon, Kate Economides of Blackstrap BBQ felt she had to do something to help. Tuesday morning, Kate called her friend Wendy Millar-Page to help mobilize…
Winthrop Little League:News and Notes
Opening Day was April 15, 2013 Field Clean Up was a great success on April 6. The new Winthrop Little League News and Notes will appear each week to give parents, players, and coaches news and accomplishments and records. The…
An Unspeakable Tragedy
Perhaps I am still in sense of shock as the details and the reality of the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday sink into my mind. One is almost immune when one hears about civilian…
Police Blotter 04-18-2013
April 8 Calling party reports he received a text from involved party that she needs help. No answer at the door. Owner was contacted and he has no way to gain entry. Fire notified. Party reports that her neighbor called…
Softball Team Wins Two of First Three
The Winthrop High softball team got off to a nice start in its first week of the 2013 campaign, taking two of its three contests against Northeastern Conference rivals. “We’ve received strong pitching, we’re playing good defense, and we’re getting…
Obituaries 04-18-2013
William MacPhail Longtime United Airlines Ramp Agent, Historian for St. John’s Episcopal Church William E. MacPhail of Winthrop passed away at home on April 9 after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old. Born in and a lifetime resident…
Really in the Green: State Awards Winthrop $170k for Clean Energy Projects
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rick Sullivan presented the town of Winthrop with a $169,625 Green Communities grant to fund municipal clean energy projects last week.. “Winthrop is now one of the 110 Green Communities across the Commonwealth making…
Gill Seeks Re-Election
In a recent interview with the Transcript, when asked why he is seeking re-election, Council President Peter Gill said “I believe that Winthrop has made tremendous strides in the past fifteen months. The spirit of cooperation and partnership that has…