Special to the Transcript Third Suffolk District – Senator Edwards voted alongside her senate colleagues to approve the $1.33 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025, utilizing surplus revenues generated from the Fair Share Amendment to make significant investments in…
Month: May 2025
Letter to the Editor
Thank You! Dear Editor, I’m writing to share some incredibly exciting news and to express my sincere gratitude for everyone’s support. On Saturday evening, the Winthrop Vikings Boys Hockey Team celebrated their remarkable 2025 Division 4 State Championship victory at…
Officially, An All-time Hockey Great
Talia Martucci selected to Globe All-Scholastic Girls Hockey Team Talia Martucci, a four-year standout for the Winthrop High School girls hockey team, was selected to the 2025 Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team. The honor is symbolic of being one of the…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys lacrosse enters stretch run of season; hosts Danvers Saturday The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team split its two games this past week, falling to Northeastern Conference North Division powerhouse Masconomet, 13-5, but rebounding for a 14-3 win over NEC…
Obituaries 05-15-2025
Eugene “Gino” Carver His stories, infectious laugh and quirky ways will be remembered by all who knew him It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eugene “Gino” W. Carver on April 12, 2025. Born July 1,…
Manager Marino provides updates on Town budget, hazard plans
In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino provided updates on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process as well as ongoing union negotiations. “Departmental budget reviews with the Finance Commission continue through the month of…
Council President Letterie pulls nomination papers
Winthrop Town Council President Jim Letterie has pulled his nomination papers for the position in the Nov. 4, 2025 town election. Letterie released the following statement: “I have had the unbelievable honor of being able to represent the citizens of…
Hannah Belcher will run for Town Council President
Hannah Belcher has been a highly visible official at town civic and social events large and small during her term as the Precinct 3 councilor. Belcher, 35, is now seeking the highest profile position in Winthrop town government, having pulled…
School department continues refining FY26 budget
The school administration continues its work on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Last month, Town Manager Tony Marino presented a $66.4 million FY26 budget to the town council, with $40.1 million of that for the schools. At Monday night’s school…
Winthrop Moms lace up, score big for Youth Hockey
Special to the Transcript On Saturday, April 26th, Winthrop Youth Hockey hosted its second annual Mama Vikings Fundraiser Game, and it was nothing short of a tremendous success. The rink was packed with energy as friends, families, and supporters came…