It has been a little over ten years now that residents, visitors and other passersby on Winthrop Shore Drive have been able to look out to sea and witness the patriotism of local resident Mike Hammerman on full display, in…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Residents Say Yes to Casino in an Unofficial Chamber Poll
A thoroughly unscientific Winthrop Chamber of Commerce poll, placed on the organization’s website about one year ago, reveals that a majority of the respondents favor a resort-style casino at Suffolk Downs with only a small minority of respondents voting against…
2012 School Year Resolutions: Superintendent Sets Sights on Achievement, Professional Development and Partnerships
With a newly sworn School Committee ready to take the reins tonight (Thursday, January 5), and six months under his belt, Superintendent of School John Macero spoke with the Transcript Tuesday night after the swearing-in ceremony and looked ahead to…
Santa Claus Set to Make His Annual Trip Through the Town
Winthrop firefighters Local 170 announced this week that they have been in contact with Santa Claus and have finalized arrangements for the jolly old elf’s annual trip through Winthrop, beginning at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and ending…
Bright Beginning: 20th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival Friday
The 20th annual Winthrop Holiday Lighting Festival in French Square will feature professional entertainment, free photos with Santa, raffles, costumed characters, shopping specials at local stores and of course the lighting of the trees in French Square. “The big things…
Sharkey, Skomro and Polino Earn School Committee Seats Matarazzo, Ferri and Alexanian Gain Library Trustees Seats
Well-known businessman, volunteer and veterans’ activist Richard Honan was the top vote getter in all Winthrop races Tuesday night, as he grabbed 3,546 votes in an uncontested race for one of two seats on the Winthrop Housing Authority. Joining Honan…
American Legion Post 146 Invites Residents to Veterans Day Services
The members of Winthrop American Legion Post 146 invite all residents to join them in honoring the town’s veterans, during annual Veterans Day services, to be held this Friday (tomorrow), November 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on the Town Hall…
Overtime and Overdrive: Vikings Top Amesbury in OT, Take Aim at a League Title
The Winthrop Vikings got off on the wrong foot last Friday night at Miller Field as standout kicker Quinton Dale had a rare misstep, missing the opening kickoff and giving the Amesbury Indians the ball at Winthrop 40 to start…
Five Ballot Questions Seek to Alter the Town Charter
Just a few short years after first voting to dramatically change the way government operates in town, voters will be asked on next Tuesday’s Town Election to consider some changes to the new charter. Five ballot questions dealing with a…
Town Clerk Reports High Number of Absentee Ballots for Upcoming Election; Voters Go to the Polls on Tuesday
Town Clerk Carla Vitale this week said this week that the Clerk’s office is preparing for a big voter turnout at next week’s Town Elections, based on a high number of absentee ballots being sought at Town Hall in advance…