Courtesy Photos On a postcard perfect fall Saturday in Winthrop, over 100 children and their grownups came out to ride their bikes & scooters (and some strollers!) in the 7th Annual Halloween Bike Parade at Ingleside Park, followed by a…
Month: November 2024
Winthrop Foundation Shines a Light on Town Projects
Special to the Transcript Since its founding in 2019, the Winthrop Foundation has been proud to award over $625,000 in grants to dozens of groups throughout the town, shining a light on the many terrific projects being done locally. For…
Top Healey Environmental Leader Calls for Reform at Massport
Special to the Transcript In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs Logan Airport, is not…
Early Voting Ends this Friday — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential election is underway and will continue through this Friday, November 1. If you are unable to make it to your local city or town hall for early voting (the hours vary in each…
The Five Ballot Questions
There are five questions on this year’s ballot. All five of the questions involve complex changes to state law. We urge all voters to study the ballot questions and read the pros and cons of each. In sum, the questions…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys soccer defeats Arlington Catholic; ranked 29th in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team punched its ticket for a Journey to the Tourney with a 1-0 victory over Arlington Catholic last Wednesday night. Eron Muja (who scored the game-winner…
The Road To The Playoffs
Will Murphy leads the way in Vikings’ crucial 25-13 win over Salem By Cary Shuman The week before Halloween, the City of Salem can be a bewitching place to visit. But Winthrop senior captain Will Murphy took the Witch City…
A Mistake, a Correction, and a Nice Chat with John Tipping
Two weeks ago we placed this item in our “Winthrop Sports Through the Years” column: “60 years ago “November 5, 1964 “The undefeated Winthrop High football team will be seeking win number seven when coach Ed MacFarland’s squad meets Saugus…
Obituaries 10-31-2024
Colin J. Cash He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, integrity, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life Colin J. Cash, a cherished member of the Winthrop community, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Massachusetts General…