Special to the Transcript The 11th annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for this Saturday, November 22, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be a fun event for persons of all ages and abilities,…
Month: November 2025
Obituaries 11-20-2025
Doris M. Farren Retired Logan Airport foreign currency exchange teller Doris M. (Beaulieu) Farren, formerly of Winthrop, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was 89 years old. Doris was the beloved wife of the late John M. Farren. Born…
Veterans Day Ceremony
Council to Consider Tax Classification at Next Meeting
By Adam Swift The town council referred the Fiscal Year 2026 tax classification to the finance committee at its regular meeting last night. The committee is expected to make a recommendation on the tax classification to the council at its…
Clerk’s Office Earns Praise for Election Efforts
By Adam Swift A number of councilors and candidates praised Town Clerk Denise Quist and the town’s election workers for their efforts during the Nov. 4 municipal election at last week’s town council meeting. “I just want to thank the…
Winthrop Public Library and Museum Unveils Mural Honoring late Veteran and Former Trustee Donald Sullivan
Special to the Journal The Winthrop Public Library & Museum has installed a new mural honoring Donald Sullivan, a deceased veteran and former Library Trustee. The artwork was funded by Donald’s brother, Paul Sullivan, who passed away before its completion.…
Council Approves Funding for Water Meter Replacement Project
By Adam Swift At its regular meeting last week, the town council approved bonding $1.1 million for the second year of a five-year water meter and water valve capital project. The project will be paid for through a general obligation…
Winthrop Clear Team Recognized by IACP for Leadership in Community Policing
Staff Report The Winthrop Police Department and the Town of Winthrop recently announced that the Winthrop Community and Law Enforcement Assisted Recovery (CLEAR) team has been recognized by the International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP) as one of the best…
Donations being Accepted for Family Displaced by Fire
Staff Report Donations are being accepted at several locations around town to help members of the Delehanty family who lost their home in a fire on Shirley Street on Saturday, Nov. 1. At last week’s town council meeting, Precinct 6…
Leaving in a Blaze of Glory
Winthrop soccer legend Phil Ronan retires as head coach By Cary Shuman Phil Ronan is leaving his boys soccer head coaching position at Winthrop High School at the top of his game. Ronan coached at Winthrop High for seven seasons…