By Cary Shuman [email protected] On land, in the air, or by the sea, Jamie Crowley of Winthrop feels right at home. Crowley, an airplane pilot for American Airlines, displayed his remarkable skill and endurance once again in the Point Shirley…
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Town mourns the loss of Matthew Boyle
Matthew I. Boyle, beloved husband, devoted father, teacher, mentor, and friend rendered his final salute on Aug. 24 at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a…
Senator Kennedy dead at 77
By Joshua Resnek For the Transcript Everyone in this town old enough to recall how the Lodge Family and Republicans dominated local politics in Massachusetts until the Kennedys arrived on the scene understands the sadness that so many will feel…
EPA, town at odds over $70,000 fine – McKenna upset with notification, says town is a victim of bureaucratic arrogance
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript Next time the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in Winthrop, it might be a good idea to roll out the red, make that the green, carpet for their arrival – or else. Federal…
Building Winthrop High School – New dual enrollment program with Salem State College highlights new initiatives
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript As Winthrop high students prepare to head back to classes next Tuesday (September 2), high school principal Gail Conlon and the staff of the school have been busy preparing a growing and more…
Engine of Change – Town gets $27k in fire truck repairs for free
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Earlier this summer, just a few short weeks after town voters approved a landmark tax override, agreeing to spend more than $1 million extra to keep the town running smoothly, the Winthrop Fire…
Ladies Lodge lining up spectacular day of food, fashion and fun
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Ladies Lodge President Dottie D’Onofrio and the other women of the local social organization have been working overtime this summer preparing for their newest and best scholarship fundraising event ever. On Saturday,…
Survilas enters election for Council President
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The election season has begun. Lifelong Winthrop resident Barbara A. Survilas has taken out nomination papers for the office of president of the Winthrop Town Council in the Town Election to be held on Tuesday, November…
Ruling nears; will affect several Winthrop residents
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript Liz Krumenacker probably has one of the worst commutes in the state. Every morning, she awakens in her Winthrop home and has to journey west to Ashland, where she is a manager for a…
First Priority Credit Union signs up hundreds of new members
By John Lynds [email protected] It was one of the most anticipated commercial development in decades, and now that First Priority Credit Union has opened its doors, there’s been no shortage of new customers. Since the credit union’s grand opening in…