Former East Boston and Winthrop residents Sabatino (“Benâ€) and Irene Marcucci passed away in 2012 within months of each other but their legacy remains vibrant. Thanks to a permanent fund their family created, children undergoing cancer treatments at the Massachusetts…
Month: October 2019
Police Blotter 10-31-2019
Monday, Oct. 21 Nephew calling wanting a well-being check on his aunt who isn’t answering the phone or door. Fire Department. gained access and female being transported to hospital. Truck blocking the road at Shirley Street. Two car motor vehicle…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, November 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding the Airport Hazards Committee Dear Editor, I would like to add a few comments to the article in last week’s Winthrop Transcript about the Airport Hazard Committee meeting with the Town Council. The WAHC asked the Town for help,…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Football Team Plays at Hamilton-Wenham The Winthrop High football team will trek to Hamilton-Wenham this Saturday in the first game of the non-qualifying bracket of the MIAA’s state playoff tournament format The opening kickoff is set for 2:45. Both…
Obituaries 10-31-2019
Kathleen Corcoran Nurse Who Dedicated Her Life to the Care of Others Kathleen A. “Kathi†(Coleman) Corcoran of Winthrop passed away on Oct. 23 at the age of 65. Kathi was a lifelong resident of Winthrop where her home on…
Jazz Brunch Fundraiser
St. John’s Episcopal Church Fall Craft Fair
Local Fire, Police Respond to Storm Related Incidents
The Winthrop Fire and Police departments actively engaged in clean-up and restoration efforts last Thursday, despite the challenges of the gusty 80 miles-per-hour winds and heavy rains that were generated by a coastal storm. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan reported that…
News Briefs
Election Ballot Includes Board Positions and Recreational Marijuana Question Town Clerk Carla Vitale has announced that the Winthrop town election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The ballot includes multiple races for positions on town boards and committees, including…