By John Lynds MassDOT is once again planning on reconfiguring the Sumner Tunnel Toll plaza after months of daily gridlock and complaints from residents and elected officials. At last Wednesday’s meeting at East Boston High School, one thing became abundantly…
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Business Owners Dislike Proposed Center Changes
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop business owners and residents have submitted a petition to the Town Council regarding to potential closing of Hagman Road in the town center. Petitioners are asking for Hagman Road not to be closed because it…
Police Blotter 09-07-2017
Monday, Aug. 28 Motor vehicle stop on Washington Avenue. Citation issued for failure to stop. Report of a black pickup truck with a ticket on it, on Pearl Avenue, making it hard to park. Vehicle has been put on the…
Letters to the Editor
With Change, Public Discourse & Communication Are Key Dear Editor: I’d like to commend the Town of Winthrop (including the Town Council, Town Manager’s office and department heads) for having the courage to pursue new and innovative ideas for sparking…
Why I Oppose Raising the Tobacco Age
By Nick LoConte The Winthrop Board of Health is considering raising the legal purchasing age of tobacco products in Winthrop from 18 to 21. I oppose this change for many reasons and I hope my fellow Board members will reconsider…
Looking Over the Accomplishments of the Last 8 Years
By Jim McKenna It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to move on in my career and explore new professional opportunities. Today, I end my tenure as your Town Manager. Looking back over these past nine years, I…
Thank You, Jim Mckenna
The announcement in this week’s Sun-Transcript from Town Manager Jim McKenna announcing that he is stepping down from his position as our Town Manager marks the conclusion of a highly-successful eight-year tenure that has benefitted the town immensely. When Jim…
Sports 09-07-2017
WHS sports roundup WHS boys soccer ready for 2017 season The Winthrop High boys soccer team will open its 2017 season Monday when Coach Kyle Gagin and his crew travel to Everett, which is one of the four schools…
Obituaries 09-07-2017
Geraldine Wehrly Retired AT&T telephone operator Geraldine A. (Fitzgerald) Wehrly of Avon, Conn., formerly of Winthrop, died on Aug. 31. She was 88 years old. Prior to her retirement, Geraldine was employed by the former New England Telephone Co. as…
Police and Fire Cookout for Seniors
Police Sgt. Mary Crisafi talks with Gloria Hurley and Rose Napolitano during the annual cookout for senior citizens at the Robert DeLeo Senior Center last Wednesday, Aug. 23.