By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop firefighters were placed in the unusual position of having to extinguish a fire in one of their own vehicles this past Sunday, when Winthrop Engine 2 caught fire due to heat buildup…
Month: June 2009
Full sail ahead – The Pleasant Park Yacht Club obtains most of the permits needed for its marina expansion project
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript This summer could bring a pleasant surprise for the Pleasant Park Yacht Club, which is only weeks away from obtaining final approvals on its longstanding plan to expand its marina and docking facility. Commodore…
To reserve and protect – While working a detail, officer helps make four arrests in two stolen car cases
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Police, with the help of a reserve officer who was on duty for a parking enforcement detail, made four arrests in two separate stolen car incidents Sunday night, and in doing so,…
Spirits aren’t Dampened – Commencement effortlessly moved from Miller Field to Holland Gymnasium
Although Mother Nature derailed the Class of 2009’s plans to have the first nighttime outdoor commencement ceremony under the lights of Miller Field Friday evening, nothing could deter the graduates from an impressive, well-orchestrated graduation inside the artfully decorated Holland…
The Playmakers – Theater company to spice things up with production of ‘Hair’
As the story in this week’s Sun-Transcript notes, there will be some nudity and salty language in the Winthrop Playmakers’ production of “Hair†that opens this Friday night at the Playhouse on Hermon Street. The Playmakers are trying to capture…
Two Final Thoughts
PSAC set to begin a season of events The Point Shirley Athletic Club (PSAC) is ready to launch the events on their 2009 schedule with Friday’s annual Seaside Striders Road Race serving as the traditional kickoff. The PSAC events attract…
Obituaries – 05/10/09
Helena Conroy, 91 Retired clerk for Jordan Marsh Co. Helena M. (DuLong) Conroy, formerly of Golden Drive, Winthrop, died on June 8 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, following a brief illness. She was 91 years old. A retired clerk…
Friday Night Lights – For the first time, WHS will stage its commencement ceremony under the lights at Miller Field
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The members of the Winthrop High School Class of 2009 will receive their diplomas Friday night at Miller Field, under the lights, for the first time in school history. The commencement ceremony, in which 110 graduates…
It’s official: McKenna’s in charge
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Winthrop Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Attorney James McKenna as the new town manager at its meeting Tuesday night in the Joseph Harvey Room. Town Council President Thomas Reilly nominated McKenna for the town’s…
A’s are dominating the A Division
By Pete Legasey For the Transcript The 2009 season has reached its halfway point for Winthrop Little League (WLL) A Division. Eight teams composed of nearly 100 players between ages 10 and 12 have played 13 of 17 scheduled games,…