By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript Winthrop Public Works Director Dave Hickey confirmed this week that the early season snow and ice storms that have been hitting the town and region on an almost weekly basis since the week after…
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Top Dollar – Petruccelli Named Chair of Financial Services Committee
By John Lynds For the Transcript East Boston Senator Anthony Petruccelli was appointed chairman of the second most important committee in theMassachusetts Senate aside from Ways and Means late last week. Petruccelli will serve as Chairman for the Joint Committee…
Raise the Curtain – Macero Moves Performing Arts Center to the E.B. Newton
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Even if you don’t sing, dance, perform, or play a musical instrument, it’s worth the trip to see the transformation ofspace that Trudy Macero has performed at the new home of the Winthrop School of Performing…
Sports 01-27-2011
LeBlanc’s tally lifts Vikings past Swampscott, 2-1 The Winthrop High hockey team has been on a roll of late and they kept the good times rollin’ Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 victory at Swampscott. “The game was a lot closer…
Town Preparing for Latest Snowfall
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript As the budget gap for snow and ice removal widens, Winthrop Public Works officials were preparing yesterday (Wednesday) to fight what would be the third largest snowfall of the early 2011 winter season. “What…
Put To Good Use – Landmark Building Still Serving the Town
There was much discussion last year over what action to take on the future of the E.B. Newton School building after the School Department vacated it. Some suggested selling the landmark structure on Pauline Street to the highest bidder, with…
A Special Award – Trophy Recalls Efforts of Bill Rutherford
The photos of the Winthrop High football banquet appeared in last week’s Sun-Transcript and we understand it was another great evening hosted by head coach Sean Driscoll, the football parents, and the football program. One of the major awards is…
Tourney Journey – Brown’s Team Heads Back to the Postseason
We’ve taken for granted the annual post-season invitation that Winthrop High basketball coach David Brown and his program secure every season. Once again coach Brown and his Vikings will be playing in the MIAA State Tournament. Winthrop is the smallest…
Police Blotter 01-27-2011
January 17 10:34 a.m. – A Shirley Street resident reported that her sister contacted their mother, in violation of an active restraining order. She was advised that WPD would contact the court the following day. 11:08 a.m. – Officers assist…
Land Court gives Developers the Go-head to Proceed with Winthrop Hospital Project
Staff Report The Massachusetts Land Court has issued its decision in the case of the Winthrop Hospital condominium conversion project. Last week, Judge Alexander H. Sands ruled in favor of Tina Bzrezinski, trustee of Winthrop Cove Realty Trust, and ordered…