The great expanded gaming debate will begin on October 29 when a House Committee takes up the issue. The Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies will hold a hearing at the State House on Thursday, October 29, to discuss…
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Great depths – Turransky impresses on local swimming circuit
Ten-year-old Shanel Turransky was already a state and district championship swimmer when she entered the waters off Winthrop Beach for her first attempt at the Five Sisters Swim on September 5. The long distance event was certainly going to be…
Cat’s eyes – Vigilant neighbors help WPD thwart attempted break-in
A would-be cat burglar is likely not to return to the Shirley Street, after a pair of alert neighbors and a rapid response from Winthrop patrols likely interrupted a potential break-in on Point Shirley last week. Winthrop Police arrested Scott…
Rehab WHS? Town Council will see if it’s feasible
The Town Council approved an appropriation of $160,000 for a feasibility study and securing a project manager for potential renovations to Winthrop High School. With Winthrop High School’s accreditation process set for 2010, school officials will likely be called upon…
Public Forum on town services set for October 20
Council President Tom Reilly has announced that the annual public forum on the delivery of town services will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street. Town Manager James McKenna together with…
East Boston man, 39, drowns in the waters off Winthrop Beach
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Rescuers from the Winthrop Fire and Winthrop Harbormasters Departments scrambled unsuccessfully to save the life Monday night, of an apparent drowning victim on Shore Drive. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan said Monday night that…
Council President debate set for Oct. 8 on live TV
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript For just the second time in the brief four-year history of Town Council form of government, there will be a three-way race for the top elected office in town, Council President. In the…
Police sound an alarm: Ordinance will be enforced
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Winthrop Police Lieutenant Paul DeLeo has announced that due to the increasing number of false burglar alarms in the town, the department will start enforcing the town ordinance [by-law] for malfunctioning or needless alarms – which…
DeLeo says position on casinos remains unchanged
By Joshua Resnek [email protected] Responding to reports in the Globe and the Herald on Tuesday that casino legislation is being put off well into the New Year, House Speaker Robert DeLeo said that was simply untrue. “I have not changed…
Delehanty appointed Chief of Winthrop Police Department
Town Manager James McKenna announced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night that Terence Delehanty has been appointed chief of the Winthrop Police Department. Delehanty was present inside the Joseph Harvey Room when McKenna made the announcement. “I’m pleased that…