Residents of Point Shirley and other area residents went to the Logan Center at Logan Airport on Monday night with the hopes of getting some answers as to why airplanes seem louder, why these planes fly throughout the night and…
Month: March 2019
Residents Question Need for Override
During the question and answer period for the FY20 budget on Tuesday evening at the high school, the true feelings of the 30 people who attended the forum came forward. And it was one of frustration. People were still reeling…
Work Begins on Outlining FY20 Town Budget
Town Manager Austin Faison outlined the FY20 budget on Tuesday night at the annual spring forum at the high school. While nothing is written in stone yet, it appears that officials are seeking to increase the FY20 budget by about…
WHS Receives Golf Plaque in Memory of Former Student
Winthrop High School graduate, Robert DeCarlo, has best been described as a happy, fun-loving person who was always the life of the party, both on and off the golf course. His love of the game was evident in both his…
Elliot Whittier Insurance Renews Five Star Agency Designation
The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), is proud to announce that Elliot Whittier Insurance of Danvers and Winthrop has renewed their Five Star Agency Designation. They have been a Five Star Agency since 2015 and continue to demonstrate excellence…
Another Hull Snow Row Comes and Goes
Special to the Transcript Well, the 40th Annual Hull Snow Row is now history. It was a beautiful day with bright sunny skies, temps in the low 40s and light breezes that made for a great day on the water.…
Student Highlight: Maura Dorr Selected as Athlete of the Month
It is no surprise that 15-year-old Maura Dorr was selected as athlete of the month for basketball in February. The sophomore’s school year is packed with a full schedule of varsity sports, keeping her busy all year round, with soccer…
Winthrop Resident Vanessa Irzyk Earns 2019 Summer Travel Fellowship
Winthrop resident Vanessa Irzyk will receive one of two faculty Summer Travel Fellowships announced today by Newton Montessori School (NMS), where she teaches art. Irzyk will travel to Barcelona, Spain to study the work and lives of architect Antoni Gaudi…
Winthrop Resident Jaime Montesano Makes Marblehead Little Theatre Debut in Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Winthrop resident Jaime Montesano is making her debut with Marblehead Little Theatre in its production of “Jesus Christ Superstar†April 5-7 and April 11-14. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar†is the iconic rock…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Splashes in the Snow to Support Public Beaches
On March 10, over 200 beach lovers braved not only the chilly winter waters but also snowy weather and plunged into Boston Harbor at the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston as part of the ninth annual Harpoon Shamrock…