There was nothing bad to vote against Dear Editor, I fail to fully understand the Council’s 11-19-24 negative vote on the Planning Board’s proposal to satisfy Winthrop’s compliance with 3A. I think it important to note that the MBTA Communities/Section…
Month: November 2024
Obituaries 11-27-2024
John T. Woods MBTA Retiree John T. Woods, a cherished member of the community, passed away in Saugus on November 15, 2024. Born in Boston on February 22, 1943, John was the loving son of the late Ethel M. (Sonia)…
What’s Next?
School committee regroups in aftermath of override vote By Adam Swift The school committee is beginning work on bringing a new budget override vote before the town council. Voters said no to a $4.95 million override request earlier this month…
Officials Warn of Increase in Overdose Deaths This Year
By Transcript Staff There has been a dramatic increase in the number of overdose deaths in town this year, according to Public Health Director Meredith Hurley and Police Chief John Goodwin. They are urging residents to make use of multiple…
Winthrop Library opens Makerspace
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Winthrop Public Library & Museum offered its inaugural Makerspace on November 15, opening a designated area on the third floor for patrons to gather and create using complimentary library resources. “We’re really excited,” beamed…
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for Nov. 29
French Square will once again come alive with holiday cheer as the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Friday, November 29, 2024. The festivities kick off at 4:00 PM, ending with a visit from…
Former Winthrop Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse Charges with Minor
By Transcript Staff A former Winthrop police lieutenant pleaded guilty to child sex abuse charges on Monday. James Feeley, 57, was arrested last year while still a member of the Winthrop Police Department and charged with rape of a child…
Boston Man Arrested on Drug and Motor Vehicle Charges
Winthrop police arrested and charged a man after a brief foot pursuit following a traffic stop Thursday night, Nov. 14. Ray Lara, 29, of Boston was arrested and charged with recklessly operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger, leaving…
Council Votes No on 3A Compliance Plan
By Adam Swift The town council voted not to accept the Massachusetts 3A Communities Act compliance plan recommended by the planning board at a special meeting on Tuesday night. Over the past year, the planning board has been charged with…
A Winning Season
Dolen (3 TDs) Murphy (Pick-6 INT) help Winthrop defeat KIPP Academy, 42-24 By Cary Shuman Jon Cadigan and the Winthrop High School coaching staff faced the unfortunate happening of losing to injuries at midseason two of their most outstanding two-way…