Jim Marr — and what an unsung hero he is in this town — notified the Sun Transcript that the Belle Isle Rotary Club — a merger of the Winthrop, East Boston, and Revere clubs — will present the Irving…
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The Speaker Says No New Taxes
That was quite a headline in the lead story in Monday’s Boston Globe with Speaker Robert A. DeLeo stating there will be no new taxes in 2016 in the state of Massachusetts. That’s welcome news for all workers in the state and…
Peter Gill’s Letter
We enjoyed reading Peter Gill’s letter to the editor in this week’s Sun-Transcript thanking the town for the honor and privilege of serving as president of the Town Council and noting the support of his lovely wife, Maureen, during his…
Winthrop’s New Leaders
The town held its inauguration ceremonies Monday and there was much excitement and pride as Bob Driscoll took the oath of office as the new president of the Winthrop Town Council. Long-time Winthrop residents are quite familiar with Bob’s father — Bob…
Sports 01-07-2016
Dempsey gives it all in women’s Winter Classic on New Years Eve By Joe Prezioso This past New Year’s Day, the Boston Bruins faced off against the Montreal Canadiens at Gillette stadium to an almost sold-out crowed as part of…
Obituaries 01-07-2016
ÂJoseph ‘Joe’ Cernardo United Airlines employee; football and baseball fan Joseph (Joe) G. Cernardo of Winthrop passed away on December 27 at the Sawtelle House in Reading, surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old. Born in Oswego,…
Winthrop in 2015: The Year in Review
January Hermon Street residents opposed a change in zoning for 60 Hermon St. Ocean City Development is seeking an SDOD (Special Development Overlay District) designation for the old church. They propose to convert the building into condos. Representative Robert A.…
Officials to be Sworn in Monday
Newly elected officials will be sworn in this Monday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Cummings School Cafetorium. Opening remarks will be made by Town Manager James McKenna. Also attending and adding their remarks will be Speaker of the…
Police Blotter 12-31-2015
Monday, December 21 Party came to the station to report a tow of a vehicle for trespass at Executive Apartments. Report of a male on the floor on Lincoln Street. EMS notified. Male on Wave Way Avenue called to report…
Who Let the Lady Bulldogs Out?
By: Jim Lederman The Lady Bulldogs hockey team scored an impressive (2-0) shutout of archrival Marblehead at Salem State University last Wednesday to improve to 2-1. The sparkling play of junior Gretchen Howard in the Bulldog net was the key…