Alongside the town’s main events, the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) is hosting a packed schedule of activities to celebrate Winthrop’s history, community, and our nation’s birthday. True to their motto to “Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future,” the…
Former Winthrop Fire Chief Remembered as True Gentleman
By Adam Swift Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra and the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 announced the death of former Winthrop Fire Chief and Town Councilor Joseph “Larry” Powers Jr. on Sunday. Chief Powers started his career at the Winthrop Fire…
Patriotism, Pride and Military Support Still Alive and growing in Winthrop in the Hearts of 3 Neighborhood Boys
JJ Smith is 14 years old and has been inspired to help those that have given so much for his and our freedom. JJ has taken up the mantle to help the thousands of US Veterans from all branches that…
News Briefs
State Fire Marshal Urges TO Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts,…
Town Manager Provides Update on Grant Funding, Fire Station Bidding
Staff Report In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino said the town continues to look into issues surrounding a grant the state denied. “The Winthrop Parents Network program has been denied grant funding for…
Winthrop Television Star Shahjehan Khan Lands his Biggest Role Yet
By Cary Shuman When the Sun Transcript last sat down with Winthrop’s high-profile actor Shahjehan Khan for an interview last year, he was basking in the glow of his breakout role in Netflix’s No. 1-rated movie, “Aftermath.” The ascension toward…