The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce $10,000 Dinner was held Saturday night at the Cottage Park Yacht Club and we congratulate Executive Director Betsy Shane, President Paul Leavy and the committee for making the event such a successful and enjoyable one.…
Month: May 2017
Boyajian Announces Candidacy
Councilor-at-Large Rick Boyajian announced his candidacy for Town Council President in this week’s Sun Transcript and we must say, after reading Rick’s paid political advertisement, he has thoroughly elaborated on the reasons he has decided to seek the town’s highest…
Sports 05-18-2017
WHS SPORTS roundup WHS girls track finishes at 6-1 The Winthrop High girls outdoor track & field team completed a fine dual meet season on a bright note by defeating Lynn English, 76-56. The victory gave the Lady Vikings a…
Obituaries 05-18-2017
Lois Solari Retired Public Health Service Naval Captain Lois E. Solari passed on January 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. She was born to the late Carmela (Aloia) and Edward J. Solari in Winthrop. She graduated from Boston College and received…
Winthrop Scholars Recognized
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce honored the top students academically in the graduating classes from North Shore high schools at the 49th Annual Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Danvers. The Winthrop High…
Walking to School
School Committee member, Laura Callis with her son Kennedy participating in the Walk/Bike to School event hosted by the Gorman Fort Banks School. This is to encourage people to leave their cars behind and walk or ride a bicycle to…
Time to Start Thinking About Mosquitoes
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s that time of year when lovers of the outdoors and their furry friends get concerned about disease carrying mosquitoes and ticks. At Tuesday evening’s Board of Health meeting members heard from the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito…
School Committee Starts Search for Interim Superintendent
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The School Committee began interviewing candidates for the Interim Superintendent post to fill in between the time Superintendent of Schools John Macero leaves in June and a new superintendent who will be selected begins in 2018.…
News Briefs
Free skin cancer screenings The Winthrop Health Department and Dana Farber will be conducting a skin cancer prevention screenings on Friday, June 2 from 11AM to 3 PM. The Dana Farber van will be parked at the bottom of the…
Candidates Emerge in Local Race
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s become apparent within the past week that November’s local election could have some interesting contested races. Board of Health Chairman Nick LoConte has taken out nomination papers to run for Councilor in Precinct 3. Incumbent…