In a recent interview with the Transcript, when asked why he is seeking re-election, Council President Peter Gill said “I believe that Winthrop has made tremendous strides in the past fifteen months. The spirit of cooperation and partnership that has…
The Stork Came a Little Early: Action Ambulance Personnel and Fire Fighters Deliver a Baby at Home
Paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters are among the true unsung heroes in society. Their valiant efforts and instantaneous decision-making can be the difference in many life-threatening situations. Paramedic Brian Harkins and emergency medical technician April Lavino of Action Ambulance,…
Volunteers Needed for Farmer’s Market
In an effort to build on last summer’s French Square Market nights, the French Square Market committee is asking for volunteers to come out to help us plan, organize, set up and manage our market nights, and launch a new…
Business Partnership To Be Offered At Suffolk
Suffolk Downs and its partner, Caesars Entertainment, will announce their plans Thursday for a multi-faceted business partnership program, offering local businesses a variety of opportunities to benefit from the proposed $1 billion resort casino at the historic racetrack. The event…
Correction
Last week’s story that appeared on the front page of the Winthrop Transcript had an error in the final paragraph that summed up the school building project. The final paragraph stated that the plan was to renovate the high school.…
Right Decision on Casino Mitigation: Town Needs Advice for a Complicated Issue
Town Manager James McKenna once again has the town traveling on the right path with his decision to bring in a well-established law firm to sit down with Suffolk Downs officials and execute a casino mitigation package. The Council approved…