Author: Transcript Staff
Town Council still Accepting Applicants for Precinct 6 Seat
By Adam Swift The town council is still taking applicants for a new Precinct 6 Councilor. At last week’s meeting, Council President Jim Letterie said the council will still be taking letters of interest for the position until the first…
Fire Department Battled Three-alarm Fire during Storm
Staff Report The Winthrop Fire Department battled a three-alarm fire early Monday morning during the storm that dumped well over a foot of snow on the region. On Monday, Jan. 26, at about 1:20 a.m., the Winthrop Fire Department was…
Council Deadlocks on Board of Registrars Appointment
By Adam Swift The board of registrars will continue to operate as a two-person board for the time being. A spot on the board opened up when registrar Paul Reardon was elected to the town council last November. At last…
Massport Releases Draft 2025 Strategic Plan; Public Input will Help Shape the Authority’s Vision for Next Decade
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the release of its draft Strategic Plan and is seeking public comment to help shape Massport’s path forward. The Plan builds on Massport’s strengths and a decade of progress,…
Queen Named President of Winthrop Chamber
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheryl Ann Queen as its new President, effective January 2026. Queen succeeds Attorney Marc Chapdelaine, who has served the Chamber with dedication and leadership.…
The Pitt Demonstrates a Healthcare System on Life Support
The Pitt, the critically-acclaimed hit series on HBO about an emergency room in a big-city hospital in Pittsburgh that has just begun its second season, is far more than just good entertainment. The critically-acclaimed show also accurately portrays the critical…
This is the SAD-dest Time of the Year — So get Outside
With the oppressiveness of a New England winter fully upon us, for many this can be the saddest time of the year — quite literally. The medical community has long-recognized that the shortened days of winter affect all of us…
Letters to the Editor
Letter Grading of Food Establishments Dear Editor, I was pleased to read in the Winthrop Sun Transcript on January 22, 2026, that the Inspectional Services Department will soon start implementing the Regulation of the Winthrop Board of Health on Letter…
WHS Sports Roundup
Ferrara’s goal, Sabin’s save, yield 1-0 win; Vikings host Danvers Saturday Junior Charlie Ferrara’s first goal of the season could not have come at a better time for the Winthrop High boys hockey team. Ferrara’s tally in the third period,…