Boys Basketball Grounds the Falcons The Winthrop High boys basketball team put it all together this past Tuesday evening to earn a 60-52 victory over the Danvers Falcons at the WHS gym. Winthrop featured a well-balanced offense which saw four…
Month: February 2023
Three More Wins for WHS Boys Hockey Team; Gloucester Here Saturday
The juggernaut Winthrop High boys hockey team rolled merrily along this past week, defeating three opponents by a combined score of 22-4 to improve to 13-2-1 overall and 5-0-1 against their rivals in the North Division of the Northeastern Conference…
Obituaries 02-09-2023
Sally Nimblett Actively Donated Her Time and Skills to Others Through Membership in Many Organizations Sally A. (Mills) Nimblett of Winthrop died peacefully on February 2nd at her home at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of…
WHS Students Receive John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
The Winthrop School Committee is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Abigail Adams Scholarship. The students were also awarded a citation by the Winthrop Town Council.  These outstanding students have demonstrated a dedication to academics and a commitment…
Wynner’s Circle: Sports Betting Begins at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,†remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
Letterie Makes Annual State of the Town Address
By Adam Swift The will and determination of the town is very strong, Town Council President James Letterie declared Tuesday night during the annual State of the Town address. Letterie reflected upon the activity in Winthrop over the past 12…
News Briefs
Resident Parking Stickers Available Online Applications for 2023 Resident Parking Permits are now being accepted. Yellow 2022 permits expired on Saturday, Dec. 31. There is a $5.00 fee for a parking permit and a fee of $10.00 for a visitor’s…
Cipoletta Hired As New Town Counsel
By Adam Swift There’s a new lawyer in town, although he may be familiar to many Winthrop residents. At Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, Town Manager Tony Marino announced he was hiring James Cipoletta as the new town counsel. Late…
Winthrop Schools See Increase in Number of Homeless Students
By Adam Swift As the school system has seen an overall increase in student population this year, it has also seen a jump in the number of homeless students. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard…
The Procopio Companies Announce Leasing Success of the Somerset
Special to the Transcript The Procopio Companies (Procopio), a fourth-generation, full- service real estate development and construction management firm, announced that The Somerset, the firm’s newest mixed-use development in Winthrop, has already reached 80-percent occupancy since its opening in September…