With the casino debate in Massachusetts expected to begin soon, it is good to know that Winthrop stands ready to participate. The Town Council has named its own, three-person committee that will be the official voice for Winthrop and be…
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A Growth Sport – Girls hockey program is expanding
Winthrop has always been a strong hockey town and the latest accomplishment was a state championship by our Winthrop Youth Hockey boys at the 11-12 year-old level. But our WYH girls hockey program is growing at a rapid rate and…
Lots of Ideas – Budget brainstorming was productive
The Town Council’s budget discussion meeting Tuesday night took two hours and 50 minutes, but if Council President Jeffrey Turco can harness some of the excellent ideas that were put forth by his colleagues (and himself), then Winthrop will move…
One Precinct At A Time – Chief Delehanty’s meetings make a lot of sense for everyone in the community
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty hatched an innovative and, as it turns out, well-received idea with the concept of community meetings that the department has been holding in each precinct. At the first meeting at the Winthrop Yacht Club, more…
Great Job, John – Floyd’s tenure has been grand
John Floyd is winding down his reign as the Exalted Ruler of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks and it certainly has been a productive year, one that has garnered publicity for all of the great endeavors that the 1,500-member organization…
Hoop Sensations – Vikings enjoyed a tremendous season
Well, the North Sectional final didn’t turn out the way Winthrop High School basketball fans had hoped, but the loss to powerful New Mission High (a school that really should have been in Division 1) takes nothing away from a…
Quick Response – Mess at Pond St. Playground needed to be addressed
Those were certainly some startling and blunt words from Winthrop resident Alan Peabody during the public comment period at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night when he told the Town Council that there was some serious damage at the Pond…
Rotary Luncheon – Event was a major success
It was nice to hear Town Council President Jeffrey Turco commend the Winthrop Rotary for hosting its annual luncheon for Winthrop seniors that was held Monday at the Senior Center. A large crowd attended the luncheon and enjoyed the remarks…
Let’s Go Winthrop! – Support the Vikings hoop team
As the Sun-Transcript was going to press, the Winthrop boys basketball team was preparing for a State Tournament semifinal game against Manchester-Essex Wednesday night. A win over Manchester would set up an encounter with New Mission High of Boston (providing…
Traveling in Style – New van will provide much-needed services to seniors for years to come
That was a simple, but meaningful, ceremony at the Winthrop Senior Center Thursday morning as the Council on Aging and its Executive Director, Nancy Williams, unveiled the town’s brand new shuttle van for seniors. Mrs. Williams thanked the town for…