Town Manager McKenna to discuss $70,000 fine with federal officials At the Town Council meeting Tuesday night, Town Manager James McKenna reiterated the comments that he had made in last week’s front page story in the Sun-Transcript concerning the U.S.…
Obituaries – 9/2/09
David Heard, 62 Baker David R. Heard of Chelsea, formerly of Winthrop, died suddenly at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett on August 25. He was 62 years old. A baker with Paci & Son, he was born in Melrose,…
Crowley is King – Winthrop resident wins Five Sisters Swim for ninth straight year
By Cary Shuman [email protected] On land, in the air, or by the sea, Jamie Crowley of Winthrop feels right at home. Crowley, an airplane pilot for American Airlines, displayed his remarkable skill and endurance once again in the Point Shirley…
Winthrop Youth Football to open season on Sept. 13
By Pete Legasey For the Transcript Opening day for Winthrop Youth Football is just over two weeks away. All four Vikings teams will make their 2009 debut on September 13 against Masconomet Youth Football (the location of the games has…
Town mourns the loss of Matthew Boyle
Matthew I. Boyle, beloved husband, devoted father, teacher, mentor, and friend rendered his final salute on Aug. 24 at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a…
Senator Kennedy dead at 77
By Joshua Resnek For the Transcript Everyone in this town old enough to recall how the Lodge Family and Republicans dominated local politics in Massachusetts until the Kennedys arrived on the scene understands the sadness that so many will feel…