Fighting crime isn’t easy during a budget crisis By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Police Lieutenant Terence Delehanty, executive officer in charge of the department, said this week that most crime indicators are on the rise through the…
A Great Season – A standing ovation for the WHS boys hoop team
The heartbreaking loss to North Cambridge Catholic in overtime for the Winthrop High boys basketball team in Sunday’s final of the Division 4 North Sectional was a tough one, but it in no way diminishes the outstanding season enjoyed by…
The Ballot – ‘Menu’ format calls for greater level of participation
The Town Council has made a decision to place 10 categories as part of a menu on the override referendum that will go before the voters on May 19. Winthrop residents now will have the opportunity to decide what services…
Shining Light – Residents help the WFD raise money for new windows at its two stations
That was certainly an outstanding event at Don Orione Hall in East Boston as more than 450 people showed up to support the Winthrop Fire Department fundraiser. The proceeds went to replace the windows at the two fire stations on…
Obituaries
Massimiliano ‘Max’ Tassinari, 98 Managed Day Square Radio Massimiliano “Max” Tassinari died in East Boston on March 9. He was 98 years old. “Max” was the manager of Day Square Radio of East Boston for over 55 years. He was…
Patient developers – Long-awaited condo project at hospital site is approved
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Planning Board approved by a 5-0 vote the long-awaited condominium project proposed by Pizzuti Development (Winthrop Cove Realty) for the three-story, 50-foot brick building formerly occupied by the Winthrop Hospital on Lincoln Street. Tina Pizzuti…