-By Joseph Domelowicz A spokesman for the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center said this week that the health center’s leadership still expects the new Winthrop primary care facility to be opened by the end of the calendar year. The opening…
Ferry Service: Service Resumes With an Expanded Schedule
-By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript Commuter  ferry service between Winthrop and Boston made a triumphant return this past Monday. Boston Harbor Cruises once again began taking commuter passengers to Boston on three morning trips to the city and three…
A Lot to Digest: Ordinance Review Committee Makes many Recommendations
After nine months of meetings, discussions, and public forums, Ordinance Review Committee Chairman Joseph Boncore submitted the committee’s 87-page report to the Town Council Tuesday night. The report contains the committee’s recommendations and proposed revisions to the town code and…
Surprising Move: Strangie Performed well during Short Stint
More than a few Town Hall observers were stunned by the resignation of Clerk to the Town Council Leighanne  Strangie, whose letter of resignation was read at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Mrs.Strangie had been appointed in December following Town ClerkCarla Vitale’s…
Town Meetings Live: Internet Coverage is Being Explored
Council President Jeffrey Turco expanded on his proposal to have all meetings of all town committees shown live on the Internet so Winthrop residents can follow the meetings on their home computers. Turco said the city of Sacramento, California has…
Girls Track Wins NEC South Title
The Winthrop High girls track team defeated Gloucester, 86-41, and Saugus, 76- 49, this past week to capture the championship of the South Division of the Northeastern Conference with a 5-0 record. The Lady Vikings finished at 6-1 overall, the…