USS Constitution Open for Presidents’ Day, to Fire 21-Gun Salute USS Constitution will be open for public visitation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness…
Month: February 2025
Derderian Named New Town Tree Warden
Special to the Transcript Winthrop has a new Tree Warden with the appointment of Tom Derderian, a long-time Tree Committee member, replacing Paul O’Donnell. Derderian says, “I hope to follow in Paul O’Donnell’s deep footsteps. I see my mission as…
Public Outreach Continues on School Override Questions
By Adam Swift With several big money items on a special election ballot on Saturday, April 5, a citizens’ committee is working to get out the word about the school override questions on the ballot. Polls will be open from…
Town Council Still Awaiting Answers from MBTA, State on Ferry Service
By Adam Swift The town council is still waiting to hear back from the state and the MBTA regarding a letter it sent this summer requesting that the Winthrop ferry service be made permanent. This week, the town council was…
Revere’s Beachmont Resilience Project meets with Residents Adjacent to Belle Isle Marsh to Discuss Flooding, Climate Impact
By Transcript Staff The Beachmont Resilience Project (BRP), which consists of city officials, the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (NSORS) , and the Woods Hole Group (WHG), held a meeting via TEAMS last Wednesday, February 5. The virtual…
Traffic Speed Cameras are a Bad Idea — Red Lights are Better
As our regular readers know, when it comes to the issue of motor vehicle safety, we take a back seat (pun intended) to no one. However, we believe that the budget put forward by Gov. Maura Healey that would allow local and state…
Piece of History
Ferrara’s winning goal versus Peabody could stand the test of time By Cary Shuman If anyone knows the history of Winthrop High School girls hockey, it’s Anthony “Butch” Martucci. Fifteen years behind the bench, he’s seen some big goals scored…
Vikings Remain on Path to League Title
By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High girls hockey team bounced back from a rough outing against Burlington with a 7-1 victory over Marblehead, keeping its Northeast Hockey League title hopes on course. Senior captain Talia Martucci scored two goals. Chloe…
Dempsey Joins Boston Fleet Lineup
By Cary Shuman Winthrop’s hometown hockey star Jillian Demsey has been called up to the Boston Fleet on a 10-day contract. Dempsey was set to make her debut for the Fleet Wednesday night in an away game against the New…
Holgersen Hits 100
Senior hockey captain joins elite Winthrop High career point club By Cary Shuman Michael Holgersen, whosefamily name has long stood for athletic excellence in the Town of Winthrop, is the newest member of the Vikings’ 100-point career milestone club. A…