House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined with Senator Anthony Petruccelli, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in announcing the finalization of permits that will allow for…
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Domelowicz Named as New Grant Writer for Town
Joseph Domelowicz Jr., a writer and editor for the Winthrop Sun-Transcript for 14 years, has been named as grant manager and assistant to the Winthrop town manager. Town Manager James McKenna made the announcement during the Town Council meeting Tuesday…
Winthrop Police Arrest Man on Drug Charges
Police Chief Terence Delehanty is lauding four Winthrop Police detectives who played a major role in a drug bust at a Winthrop residence last Thursday. WPD detectives Tim Callinan, Robert Jaworski, ad Judy Racow and Lt. Det. Brian Perrin joined…
Remembering Belle Liberman
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce held a tree dedication ceremony in French Square in honor of the late Belle Liberman, a former Winthrop business owner and member of the Chamber of Commerce. Pictured at the Aug. 30 ceremony in Winthrop…
Town Council Tables Casino Referendum
The Town Council voted by a 8-1 margin to table a motion to hold a townwide referendum on the proposed $1 billion casino/resort complex at Suffolk Downs. Councilor Craig Mael made the original motion to hold a referendum and was…
Eruzione Speaker at GOP Convention
As Mike Eruzione approached the podium to deliver a speech to the delegates at the Republic National Convention in Tampa, the chants of “USA, USA, USA,†could be heard loudly and clearly from the convention floor. When the Winthrop resident…
A New Era at Short Beach : Ceremony Highlights Many Improvements
Speaker of the House Robert A, DeLeo joined town and Department of Conservation and Recreation officials in cutting the ribbon at a ceremony Wednesday morning at Short Beach, celebrating the conclusion of $4.2 million in improvements that the DCR made…
Walkway Dedicated to John Kilmartin
The walkway to the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation was dedicated in memory of John Kilmartin at a ceremony Saturday. Kilmartin was recognized for his conservation efforts at the marsh and his lifelong contributions to the community. Pictured at the ceremony…
LaMattina Versus Campatelli for Suffolk County Register of Probate
Winthrop residents going to the polls next Thursday have two options when voting for Suffolk County Register of Probate. Boston City Councillor Sal LaMattina is one possible choice. Patricia Campatelli is the other. The Register position race is one of…
Clerk of Courts Race Draws Interest in Hennigan/Dello Russo
Winthrop residents participating in the September 6 primary have two choices in the contest for the position of Criminal Clerk of the Suffolk County Superior Court. Two Democrats are running for the post, present clerk Maura Hennigan and former Assistant…