By Pete Legasey For the Transcript Winthrop’s two competitors in the Little League World Series have been eliminated from the District 16 Tournament and are now setting their sights on other tournaments. For the 11/12-year-old All-Stars, the end of their…
Author: Cary Shuman
Will running the option put town at a disadvantage?
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript A spirited meeting is expected this Tuesday night as the Town Council debates the implementation of two controversial local option taxes – one for hotels, motels and inns and another for the meal’s tax.…
The wild side of Winthrop with Belle Isle Kayak Adventures
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript As a young man growing up in Somerville, Rick Buss first became enthralled with Winthrop after becoming a lifeguard at Winthrop Beach, spending parts of several summers enjoying the summer breezes and ocean…
Meals Tax Option – The pennies add up
A large crowd should be on hand for Tuesday night’s Town Council special meeting when the nine councillors will vote on whether to implement the local option meals tax that would raise the tax from 6.25 percent to 7.0 percent…
Maggio On The Mark – There is no replacement for solid information
Councillor Jean Maggio wants a public information session for all residents who will be affected by the upcoming sewer and main replacement that is slated to begin in mid-August on Putnam, Buchanan, Pauline, Fremont, Jefferson, and Walden Streets. Maggio’s suggestion…
Distinguished Guests – DeLeo and Petruccelli to speak at Chamber luncheon
There should be a huge crowd on hand Monday at the Lodge of Elks Hall when the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon featuring Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and State Sen. Anthony Petruccell. Chamber Executive Director Eric…
Obituaries – 07/20/09
Arthur Hickey, 76 Registry of Motor Vehicles Inspector Arthur G. Hickey of Terrace Avenue, Winthrop, died at the Salem Hospital on July 21, after a long illness. He was 76 years old. Born in Malden, he was the son of…
Toll Timeline – Rep. DeLeo’s role in squashing toll hike proposal
By Joshua Resnek [email protected] Since becoming the speaker of the House, Winthrop’s Bobby DeLeo has railed against the toll hikes and tunnel fares that the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority wanted to impose upon us. The tunnel toll hike alone was going…
To be continued… – Ten innings — and two days — aren’t enough for Winthrop and East Lynn
By Pete Legasey For the Transcript Winthrop’s 11-12-year-old Little League All-Stars engaged in an epic duel against East Lynn on Monday in their second game of the Williamsport Tournament. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie after 10 innings…
McKenna’s tenure is off to an efficient beginning
By Cary Shuman [email protected] James McKenna began his first-ever town manager’s report to the Winthrop Town Council Tuesday night by thanking the nine councilors, department managers, and citizens for the warm welcome he has received since taking office on June…