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…
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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…
A lot of questions, and a ton of money, are on Tuesday’s ballot
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transript During previous, unsuccessful, Proposition 2 1/2 override questions, the town has simply asked voters to place their faith in their elected and appointed officials. And on Tuesday, with a worsening financial situation facing…
Caring residents
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Calling the stakes “enormous†in the Tuesday, May 19 Proposition 2 1/2 override referendum, Richard D. Honan has been out and about, leading the Winthrop Cares organization into the final days before an election that will…
Hickey: Don’t trash current contract
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Will approximately 5,000 Winthrop homeowners be able to select a trash collection company for weekly curbside pickup, sign up for the service, and make payment arrangements – all in a six-week period? That’s one of the…
Three for one
Transcript Staff Report Town Council President Thomas Reilly announced the three finalists for town manager at the council meeting Tuesday night at the Winthrop Senior Center. The finalists are James McKenna, a private attorney who has previously been the chief…