The town of Winthrop’s annual Independence Day celebrations are scheduled to take place Monday, July 4. The annual Horribles Parade, led by the volunteers from the Point Shirley Association are set to step off from the Public Landing at 9…
Man Wanted in Connection with Rash of Break-ins
Police ask for public’s help in apprehending suspect For the Transcript Winthrop Police this week released a wanted poster featuring the photograph of a Winthrop man, who is now wanted in connection with a recent rash of daytime break-ins in the Court…
Bed and Breakfast Ordinance Passed
The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a new town ordinance paving the way for bed and breakfast establishments to open in residences in the town. After the vote, Town Council President Jeffrey Turco credited Maggie Morris and Cindy Levins “for…
Sunday is Free Ferry Day in Winthrop
The Winthrop ferry service being operated by Boston Harbor Cruises will offer an introductory “Free Ferry Day†on Sunday, June 26. All scheduled ferry runs on that day will be free to the public on a first come-first serve basis.…
Elks’ Annual Poker Run to Benefit Soldiers’ Home
For the Transcript Planning is now underway for the Winthrop Elks Third Annual Poker Run benefiting the Chelsea Veterans Soldiers Home on Saturday, July 23 . The Poker Run is not a race – it is a fun filled afternoon-long…
DeLeo a Standout Speaker without a Hint of Scandal
The conviction of former Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi on seven out of nine counts last week in Federal District Court in Boston was a sorry moment in the life and times of our state government. When DiMasi left…