By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript If the level of activity at the Winthrop landing and pier are any indicator, the just begun boating season is already shaping up to be a lot more active than last year. “We…
Author: Cary Shuman
Welcome to Winthrop – Wishing James McKenna the best of luck
The Town Council made it official Tuesday night, unanimously voting for President Tom Reilly’s nomination of James McKenna as the new town manager of Winthrop. McKenna and his wife, Susan, were in the audience when the council made its historic…
Hear Her Out – Councillors should hear what Susan Bolster has to say about town’s commitment to Northeast Voke
The Town Council flat out rejected the increase that the Northeast Regional Vocational High School was seeking in Winthrop’s annual appropriation to the school located in Wakefield. Town Councillor James Letterie had done his research about the issue and announced…
Obituaries – 05/03/09
Geraldine Malolepszy Educator, part of the fabric and soul of Winthrop Winthrop lost a part of its fabric and soul with the passing of lifelong resident Geraldine Malolepszy on May 24. Born Geraldine Phyllis D’Angelo in 1932 at the Winthrop…
MWRA plans to construct at least two, 190-foot wind turbines on Deer Island
 By Seth Daniel For the Transcript   Two new wind turbines are about to blow their way onto Deer Island, with three more potentially on the way.   MWRA officials announced last week that they will be razing an…
McKenna is the man – Selection is a former Gloucester administrator and an attorney
By Cary Shuman [email protected]  Town Council President Thomas Reilly will recommend to the council at its meeting Tuesday night that James McKenna be appointed as the new town manager of Winthrop.  Reilly’s recommendation follows an extensive search process in…
WHS Roundup
 Lady Vikings open  tourney play Friday The Winthrop High softball team will open play in the Division 3 North sectional of the MIAA state tournament tomorrow (Friday) with a preliminary round contest against Boston Latin. The game will be…
Style points – From a young age, Shannon’s talent as a designer was crystal clear
 By Cary Shuman [email protected]  Emily Shannon will graduate next week from Winthrop High School, but she’s already on her way to building a name for herself as an entrepreneur. Shannon has been attracting customers to the Stitches by…
Residents need to back the council’s choice
By Joshua Resnek  It appears as though Essex Attorney James McKenna will be the man to lead Winthrop for the next few years. McKenna, who worked as the chief assistant to the former mayor of Gloucester, as an assistant…
Our New Town Manager – James McKenna will start his job during an exciting and important time in Winthrop’s history
A new era in Winthrop town government is about to begin. Town Council President Thomas Reilly will announce at Tuesday’s council meeting that James McKenna, who is an attorney, is his recommendation for the position of Winthrop town manager. Mr.…