Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, who has done so many positive things for Winthrop and the state, is receiving praise from an area businessman for his support of the film industry in Boston. The business owner said DeLeo…
Month: July 2016
Gus Martucci At Stellato Gala
It was great to see popular Winthrop resident Gus Martucci in attendance at Sean Stellato’s movie and book release gala last Friday night at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Stellato announced that Angelo Pizzo wll be the screenwriter for his book…
Clinton’s Speech Tonight
Tonight at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia Hillary Clinton will deliver one of the most important speeches of her career. Millions of people will be watching the former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State as she talks about…
Sports 07-28-2016
From The Press Box The Golden Era By: Jim Lederman The 1970’s were ‘Banner Years’ for Winthrop High School basketball. The Vikings under the tutelage of coaches Henry McCarthy, Jim Nimblett, Bill Gorman and Jack MacDonald. The Vikings captured the…
Winthrop Chamber’s Family Day At The Beach
Lev Tennen, 7, jumps through the water jets in the slip and slide during the Yirrell Beach Family Day last Saturday afternoon, July 16.
Report Submitted On Changes to Charter
By Sue Ellen Woodcock After months of working, the Ordinance Review Committee has completed its report regarding the revisions to the Town’s charter and ordinances. The next step is to have the Town Council vote on the revisions at its…
Committee Plans for Upcoming School Year
By Kate Anslinger School may be out for the summer, but that didn’t stop the School Committee from meeting to discuss some important details that affect the upcoming academic year. The majority of furniture and supplies are projected to be…
News Briefs
THURSDAY SUMMER CONCERTS AND MOVIE NIGHTS Winthrop Parks and Recreation will be hosting movies and concerts at Ingleside Park. Movies will be held on July 14 and 28 plus August 4 and 18 beginning at sunset (approximately 8:30 pm). Concerts…
Police Blotter 07-21-2016
Monday, July 11 We received a warrant of apprehension from East Boston Court for subject on Enfield Road. Officers report subject is not home and sister will call when he comes home or she finds out where he is. Party…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you Transcript Dear Editor: Thank you (Kate Anslinger) for your recent Winthrop Transcript article Citizens Concerned About Nursing Home Use. I live in the neighborhood and was unaware of the possibility the property could be operated as a methadone…