One of the things (among many things) we like about Winthrop is that the sports fields are situated in such a way that you can park your car near the high school and walk to either Miller Field for a…
Forward Progress – Town manager’s position is drawing a lot of interest
With all of the town’s attention on the Proposition 2 1/2 override election, it might seem that not much is being done with the search for a new town manager. But that’s not the case at all. Be assured that…
Obituaries – 04-15-09
William Scantlebury Owned Betty Ann Food Shop of East Boston William R. Scantlebury of East Boston died on April 12. Owner of Betty Ann Food Shop of East Boston and a US Army veteran of World War II, he was…
Face book – Ferrara makes a smooth transition from the world of education to the beauty biz
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Golf Club President Tom Lally isn’t exactly grief-stricken or worried, but he does acknowledge that Winthrop’s nine-hole club, like many golf clubs in the area, has seen its membership numbers decline over…
Pre-K tuition will increase to $1,600
By Pete Legasey For the Transcript On March 26, the Winthrop School Committee voted to approve a recommendation from the Superintendent and Financial Manager to raise the tuition fee for prekindergarten classes at the Gorman P. Fort Banks School. The…
Council approves override questions
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Town Council President Thomas Reilly announced at the Council meeting Tuesday night that the Council received official confirmation from Town Attorney Robert Noonan that the 10 override questions for the May 19 Proposition 2 1/2 referendum…