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…
Finn named MVP of the NEC South
Courtney Finn added yet another laurel to her already legendary athletic career at Winthrop High School (WHS) by being named the Most Valuable Player in softball of the South Division of the Northeastern Conference. Courtney is leading the entire NEC…
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…
An Historic Vote – Resident say ‘Yes’ and they say it loudly
The voters and taxpayers of Winthrop spoke loudly and clearly Tuesday, approving eight of the 10 Proposition 2 1/2 override questions on the ballot. The town’s residents did their homework, weighed the pluses and minuses of each question, and determined…