Officials from Lime Bike and two Winthrop committees (Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – TSAC) and the Transportation Committee met Monday night about starting a new bicycling season with Lime Bike, this time with a little electronic kick. “We talked, for…
Month: April 2019
Police Blotter 04-04-2019
Monday, March 25 A 911 hang-up came in from a 508 number. No answer on call back and unable to get accurate ping. Verizon provided a secondary phone umber. After speaking to that party, he provided information that his son…
Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding Climate Change Dear Editor, Bravo to the Winthrop Transcript Staff for their editorial: “Another Sign of Climate Change†3/22/19. Global climate change is indeed accelerating at a faster rate than predicted. Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of the Yale Climate Project…
WHS Baseball Team Preparing for Opener
The Winthrop High baseball team is readying for its season opener, which is set for next Wednesday when the Vikings will make the trek to Malden to meet Mystic Valley. Coach Frank DeMarco returns nine seniors from last year’s squad,…
WHS Softball Team Opens Season Wednesday
The Winthrop High softball team will open its season next Wednesday (April 10) when the Lady Vikings travel to Mt. Alvernia. “We’re looking to have a good season,” said WHS head coach Dave Guffey, whose 2019 squad will be led…
WHS Boys Lax Looking Forward To Start of Season
The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team has been busy preparing for the 2019 season, which will get underway this Saturday when coach Brian Donnelly and his crew host Manchester/Essex on the turf at Miller Field. The opening face-off is set…
Girls Lacrosse Hosts Stoneham Today
The Winthrop High girls lacrosse team will open its 2019 season this afternoon (Thursday) when coach Ben Cimmino and his crew host Stoneham on the turf at Miller Field. The Lady Vikings will be led by a quartet of captains,…
WHS Swimteam Wraps up Their Season at Old Tyme Restaurant
The swim team celebrated their swim season Sunday night at the Old Tyme Restaurant. Overall record was 3-5. The swim team received the MIAA Team Excellence Award gold category with a combined GPA of 3.8. Captain Caroline Zuffante and Mary…
Obituaries 04-04-2019
Mary Reczek Former Winthrop Catholic Women’s Club member Mary E. Reczek of Peabody, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at Brooksby Village in Peabody on March 23. She was 95 years old. Born in East Boston, the beloved daughter of the…