A would-be cat burglar is likely not to return to the Shirley Street, after a pair of alert neighbors and a rapid response from Winthrop patrols likely interrupted a potential break-in on Point Shirley last week. Winthrop Police arrested Scott…
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Rehab WHS? Town Council will see if it’s feasible
The Town Council approved an appropriation of $160,000 for a feasibility study and securing a project manager for potential renovations to Winthrop High School. With Winthrop High School’s accreditation process set for 2010, school officials will likely be called upon…
Public Forum on town services set for October 20
Council President Tom Reilly has announced that the annual public forum on the delivery of town services will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street. Town Manager James McKenna together with…
East Boston man, 39, drowns in the waters off Winthrop Beach
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Rescuers from the Winthrop Fire and Winthrop Harbormasters Departments scrambled unsuccessfully to save the life Monday night, of an apparent drowning victim on Shore Drive. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan said Monday night that…
Council President debate set for Oct. 8 on live TV
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript For just the second time in the brief four-year history of Town Council form of government, there will be a three-way race for the top elected office in town, Council President. In the…
Police sound an alarm: Ordinance will be enforced
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Winthrop Police Lieutenant Paul DeLeo has announced that due to the increasing number of false burglar alarms in the town, the department will start enforcing the town ordinance [by-law] for malfunctioning or needless alarms – which…
DeLeo says position on casinos remains unchanged
By Joshua Resnek [email protected] Responding to reports in the Globe and the Herald on Tuesday that casino legislation is being put off well into the New Year, House Speaker Robert DeLeo said that was simply untrue. “I have not changed…
Delehanty appointed Chief of Winthrop Police Department
Town Manager James McKenna announced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night that Terence Delehanty has been appointed chief of the Winthrop Police Department. Delehanty was present inside the Joseph Harvey Room when McKenna made the announcement. “I’m pleased that…
DeLeo holds the cards, and he’s ready to play
There has been a major change in the casino gambling debate, and the source of that change lies in the office of the speaker of the House of Representatives, Revere’s representative, Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop). This week, DeLeo told the Journal…
Council mulls whether to deal $150,000 to schools for architect
On Tuesday, the Winthrop Town Council held a brief discussion about a proposed plan the appropriate $150,000 to Winthrop Public Schools. The purpose of the funds, should they be approved, will be to allow the School Department to hire an…