For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern…
Month: April 2026
Winthrop has the Power to Protect Residents, and the Town Should Use It
By Sen. Lydia Edwards Senator Lydia Edwards, State Senator for Third Suffolk District and former Chair of the Housing Committee As Winthrop continues to grapple with housing challenges, we need to be clear about one thing: we are not powerless…
WHS Sports Roundup
Strong start for WHS boys lacrosse The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team opened its season with a pair of impressive victories over non-league rivals St. Mary’s of Lynn, 15-4, and Lynnfield, 17-4, last week. The high-scoring duo of Seth Sacco…
Obituaries 04-09-2026
Robert Summa Retired USPS Supervisor and longtime Little League Coach who had a remarkable ability to bring smiles and laughter to those around him Robert G. Summa, 74, of Winthrop, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born on August 5,…
Winthrop’s Library’s Kids’ Art Class Exhibition
Edwards Secures Key Improvements for Winthrop and East Boston Ferry
Special to the Transcript With spring ferry service set to resume next week, State Senator Lydia Edwards is highlighting a series of key advancements that will improve reliability and accessibility for residents of East Boston and Winthrop. Beginning this season,…
Tree Committee Looks for Improved Upkeep
By Adam Swift Winthrop Tree Warden Tom Derderian advocated for a better system for watering the town’s trees at last week’s town council meeting. “Last summer, when it was hot, we had newly planted trees, to water them I had…
Yirrell Beach Dune Project Ahead of Schedule
By Adam Swift The town was able to complete more coastal dune construction than it initially thought it would by the end of March as part of the Yirrell Beach management plan. At last week’s town council meeting, Town Manager…
Massachusetts House Passes Fair Share Supplemental Budget
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that invests $885 million in public transportation and $417 million in public education, and funds several Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) deficiencies. The bill passed…
WHS Sports
New season, new coach as WHS baseball opens with 10-0 win The Winthrop High baseball team opened its 2026 season this past Monday with a 10-0 victory vs. non-league opponent Northeast Regional at Veterans Field, giving new head coach Tom…