In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino provided updates on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process as well as ongoing union negotiations. “Departmental budget reviews with the Finance Commission continue through the month of…
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Council President Letterie pulls nomination papers
Winthrop Town Council President Jim Letterie has pulled his nomination papers for the position in the Nov. 4, 2025 town election. Letterie released the following statement: “I have had the unbelievable honor of being able to represent the citizens of…
Hannah Belcher will run for Town Council President
Hannah Belcher has been a highly visible official at town civic and social events large and small during her term as the Precinct 3 councilor. Belcher, 35, is now seeking the highest profile position in Winthrop town government, having pulled…
School department continues refining FY26 budget
The school administration continues its work on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Last month, Town Manager Tony Marino presented a $66.4 million FY26 budget to the town council, with $40.1 million of that for the schools. At Monday night’s school…
Winthrop Moms lace up, score big for Youth Hockey
Special to the Transcript On Saturday, April 26th, Winthrop Youth Hockey hosted its second annual Mama Vikings Fundraiser Game, and it was nothing short of a tremendous success. The rink was packed with energy as friends, families, and supporters came…
Blast from the Past! Winthrop Playmakers Time Capsules now on view at Winthrop Public Library and Museum
Special to the Transcript In the mid-1960s, local performing arts enthusiasts came together to form the Winthrop Playmakers, putting on numerous productions at the Memorial Auditorium. The Playmakers then found their permanent home in the early 1970s, raising enough money…
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Nominationpapers available for Town election
By Transcript Staff Nomination papers will be available at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall beginning on Monday for the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. On the ballot this year are a two-year term for Town Council President,…
Public encouraged to participate in public health needs survey
Special to the Transcript Winthrop’s public health department is looking for input on its Community Health Needs Assessment survey. A link to the survey is available on the town’s website at winthropma.gov/CivicAlerts. The health department is particularly looking for input…
Bilingual storytime and cultural fun at Winthrop Library this Saturday
Special to the Transcript In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Little Ant World is excited to invite the Winthrop community to a special cultural event this May! We would be grateful if you could help…