Winthrop lost one of its best-ever citizens this summer with the passing of John Domenico, whose funeral services were held this past Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church. John contributed to the Winthrop community in countless ways — the…
Month: August 2025
Len Riley
Winthrop lost another of its all-time leading citizens this past week with the passing of Leonard (Lenny) Riley Sr. Lenny, a lifelong Winthrop resident who was the co-captain of the 1963 Class B Tech Tourney championship team, was a Viking…
School’s Back — Drive with Care
With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Accurate Inflation Data is Crucial for Senior Citizens
The controversy surrounding the recent firing by President Donald Trump of Erika McEntarfer, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), who was a respected statistician (she was approved for the post by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
Obituaries 08-21-2025
Leonard Riley A quietly religious, gentle man who valued family, friends and sports, especially basketball and golf It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Leonard (Lenny) Riley at his home in Winthrop on August 12,…
CPYC Summer Soiree and Fundraiser
Winthrop Public Schools Prepare for Beginning of New Year
By Adam Swift Although a mid-summer heat wave hit the region this week, the first day of school in Winthrop is right around the corner. At Monday night’s school committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard outlined some of the…
Town Manager Provides Updates on Ambulance Service, Fire Station Project
By Adam Swift The town’s new contract with Cataldo Ambulance officially starts next month, according to Town Manager Tony Marino. “Cataldo has better coverage in the area as they currently serve Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Salem, Malden, and Somerville, as…
News Brief
U.S Marine Corps helicopters to be based at Logan for 4 days this month Local residents might notice an increase in helicopters flying overhead near the end of the month. As part of the 250th birthday of the U.S Marine…
Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Alleged Extortion of Cannabis Company
Special to the Transcript Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkin was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week. Tompkins, 67, of Boston, was indicted by a federal…