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…
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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…
A Big Boost – Stimulus funds will used for energy-efficient boilers at Town Hall
The Town of Winthrop received a big boost with the announcement that it has received a $150,000 federal stimulus grant to convert the heating system at Town Hall to high-efficiency, gas-fueled boilers that also will allow for the removal of…
Great Job, Chris – Winthrop High’s Life Skills program earns statewide recognition
It’s no surprise that Winthrop High School and its Life Skills Program has been chosen to be the site for a major event on March 3 for the “Spread the Word to End the Word†campaign. The campaign brings communities…
The Time Has Come – A casino at Suffolk Downs makes sense
Thanks to a combination of a bad economy and changing attitudes on Beacon Hill, the long talked about coming of a casino at Suffolk Downs appears to be approaching a reality. We feel it is safe to say that within…
Let it Snow – Yes. we’re hoping for a storm
This has been a fairly easy-to-take winter thus far. We had that one major snowstorm before Christmas and since then, the winter of 2009-2010 has been like a stroll in the park for those of us who have been lifelong…
Consolidation Effort – Any means of savings should be considered
With the Winthrop School Committee giving its approval to look at a possible consolidation of services between the School Department and town government, it’s expected that representatives from the Town Manager’s office (or Town Manager James McKenna himself) and the…
Good News – Flood map change could lead to insurance savings
We understand there’s some good news coming for residents who live in the so-called flood zone in the town. The town reportedly will be allowed to revert back to the previous flood map (from 1992) which will result in savings…