A Winthrop man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of another man he reportedly had a “volatile†romantic relationship. John M. Lacoy, 47 of 429 Winthrop Street has been accused of allegedly stabbing his romantic partner…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
It’s Official: Hickey Leaves for Wellesley; Calla is Named Interim Director
Winthrop Public Works Director David Hickey made it officials last Friday, submitting his resignation to Town Manager James McKenna and accepting a position as Town Engineer in the town of Wellesley. His last day as Public Works Director in Winthrop…
Public Works Director has an Offer to Leave Town
Winthrop Public Works Director David Hickey has been offered a job as public works director for another community, at a significant pay increase and could accept the position as early as next week. When contacted, Hickey declined to elaborate, but…
Moore Brings a Lot to Humanities Post
When new Winthrop Schools Superintendent John Macero announced last week that he was promoting educator and curriculum coordinator Connie Moore to the position of Director of Humanities for the school district, it was an acknowledgement of both Moore’s fine work…
A Car-load of Discoveries: More Than $1,500 in Cash Seized with Marijuana, Cocaine and LSD
A patrol officer checking parked cars on Veterans Road early Tuesday morning, ended up arresting a 24-year old Nevada Street man on an outstanding warrant and several other drug charges, after finding the man sitting alone in his parked car…
Winthrop Man Accused of Exposing himself Inside the Public Library
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty announced this week that an alleged dangerous sexual predator has been taken into custody and removed from the community thanks to the bravery of two young girls and solid police work that led to his…
A Crane is Preventing Project from Taking Flight: Repairs Delayed by Crane Issues; State hopes Project will begin Later This Month
A community liaison consultant hired by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said on Tuesday that the long-awaited Belle Isle bridge replacement project is about one month behind due to an outstanding issue regarding the planned use of a large…
Parade and Fireworks Highlight July 4th Events
The town of Winthrop’s annual Independence Day celebrations are scheduled to take place Monday, July 4. The annual Horribles Parade, led by the volunteers from the Point Shirley Association are set to step off from the Public Landing at 9…
Man Wanted in Connection with Rash of Break-ins
Police ask for public’s help in apprehending suspect For the Transcript Winthrop Police this week released a wanted poster featuring the photograph of a Winthrop man, who is now wanted in connection with a recent rash of daytime break-ins in the Court…
Elks’ Annual Poker Run to Benefit Soldiers’ Home
For the Transcript Planning is now underway for the Winthrop Elks Third Annual Poker Run benefiting the Chelsea Veterans Soldiers Home on Saturday, July 23 . The Poker Run is not a race – it is a fun filled afternoon-long…