The Winthrop High hockey team enjoyed a runaway 10-1 victory over Salem Saturday afternoon at Larsen Rink. Joe Scarfo, the fourth leading scorer in the Northeastern Conference, notched a hat trick and had two assists. Linemate Chris LeBlanc, who is…
Author: Transcript Staff
Glass is Half Full, This Winter has been Flat-out Brutal, but we’ll Appreciate Summer all the More
This winter season is what our grandparents used to refer to as, “An old fashioned New England winter.†Although many of us may feel as though this is an unusually harsh winter season, it is only for those with short…
Library Looks Great- Recent Renovations Mark another Era for Town Treasure
That was a nice ceremony at the Winthrop Public Library last Thursday night in which a room was dedicated in memory of Bernard and Florence Basch. The funds for the project in which the area was restored beautifully were donated…
Breakfast Success- Event in Winthrop Underscores the Value of Social Service Programs
There was another large turnout for the annual Legislative Breakfast presented by the Harbor Community Health Alliance, a volunteer network of providers and community leaders working together to improve the health status of Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. The breakfast brings…
Obituaries 02-03-2011
James Ross Former Proprietor of Jim Ross Auto Tune Up and Repair Shop James H. “Jim” Ross of Beverly, formerly of Winthrop, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on January 27. He was 85 years old. A…
Police Blotter 02-03-2011
January 24 4:03 a.m. — A driver is cited for running a red light at Main and Pleasant streets. 7:06 a.m. — An unregistered car is towed from Shore Drive, and a citation is issued. 11:42 a.m. — A driver…
Business
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the new home of the Winthrop School of Performing Arts, located on the third floor of the E.B. Newton School on Pauline Street. Now in their 26th year, WSPA offers classes…
Expenditures Continue to Pile up
By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript Winthrop Public Works Director Dave Hickey confirmed this week that the early season snow and ice storms that have been hitting the town and region on an almost weekly basis since the week after…
Top Dollar – Petruccelli Named Chair of Financial Services Committee
By John Lynds For the Transcript East Boston Senator Anthony Petruccelli was appointed chairman of the second most important committee in theMassachusetts Senate aside from Ways and Means late last week. Petruccelli will serve as Chairman for the Joint Committee…
Raise the Curtain – Macero Moves Performing Arts Center to the E.B. Newton
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Even if you don’t sing, dance, perform, or play a musical instrument, it’s worth the trip to see the transformation ofspace that Trudy Macero has performed at the new home of the Winthrop School of Performing…