By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript If the level of activity at the Winthrop landing and pier are any indicator, the just begun boating season is already shaping up to be a lot more active than last year. “We…
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MWRA plans to construct at least two, 190-foot wind turbines on Deer Island
 By Seth Daniel For the Transcript   Two new wind turbines are about to blow their way onto Deer Island, with three more potentially on the way.   MWRA officials announced last week that they will be razing an…
McKenna is the man – Selection is a former Gloucester administrator and an attorney
By Cary Shuman [email protected]  Town Council President Thomas Reilly will recommend to the council at its meeting Tuesday night that James McKenna be appointed as the new town manager of Winthrop.  Reilly’s recommendation follows an extensive search process in…
Style points – From a young age, Shannon’s talent as a designer was crystal clear
 By Cary Shuman [email protected]  Emily Shannon will graduate next week from Winthrop High School, but she’s already on her way to building a name for herself as an entrepreneur. Shannon has been attracting customers to the Stitches by…
Residents need to back the council’s choice
By Joshua Resnek  It appears as though Essex Attorney James McKenna will be the man to lead Winthrop for the next few years. McKenna, who worked as the chief assistant to the former mayor of Gloucester, as an assistant…
Breaking News: Council President Tom Reilley will recommend that Attorney James McKenna be named the new town manager of Winthrop.
Read Thursday’s Transcript for all the news.
Affirmative action – Residents approve eight of 10 override questions
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Winthrop residents voted to approve eight of the 10 questions in Tuesday’s Proposition 2 1/2 override election, sending a clear message that they want institutions such as the public library and senior center to remain open…
Police and fire officials are thrilled with outcome
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript For Winthrop Fire Chief Paul Flanagan and Police Lieutenant-Executive Officer Terry Delehanty, the passage of override questions for services provided by their public safety departments was both needed at a difficult time and…
Why this vote was different
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Winthrop voters headed to the polls last Tuesday and approved an increase in their property taxes to avoid massive reductions in local services. To…
Atlantis Marina slips back into full service
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript The lost marina of Atlantis has resurfaced. As boating season begins this month, residents of Winthrop and the surrounding area will have a new option when looking to dock their boat – a new…