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 lone loss coming to Swampscott of the North Division. “Unlike in past years, when...
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McCarthy, Boudrow Pace Vikings Past Brighton, 10-6
Nick McCarthy slammed a three run homer in the top of the eighth inning and Joe Boudrow went the distance through all eight frames on the mound to lead the Winthrop High baseball team to a 10-6 triumph at Brighton High School Thursday afternoon. After yielding four runs in the opening inning, Boudrow settled...
Boys Tennis Team Picks Up Two Wins
The Winthrop High boys tennis team earned a pair of victories this past week, defeating Lynn Classical on Friday and Lynn English on Monday in a rain shortened match. The Vikings eked out a 3-2 triumph on their home court against Classical. Tom Lund was a winner at third singles in straight sets, 6-4,...
Up and Down Week for Softball Team
Up and down week for softball team The Winthrop High softball team had a rollercoaster ride last week with contests in three successive days that had their ups and downs. On Wednesday Marblehead came to town and slipped away with a 4-3 victory in eight innings. Winthrop drew first blood in the opening inning...
Police Briefs 05-20-2011
Monday, May 9 12:40 a.m. -An individual is arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquir, failing to wear a seat belt, and a marked lanes violation. 9:18 a.m. – Employee of the high school brought in to the station a bicycle that was recovered in front of the...
Obituaries 05-20-2011
Patrick Marino President of Marino and Sons Jewelers, Past Commodore of the PPYC Patrick A. Marino of Girdlestone Road died suddenly on May 16. He was 73 years old. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late Marion (Tontodonato) and Patrick Marino. A graduate of Winthrop High School, he joined the...
A Fine Day for a Fair
The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities held a Disabilities Resource Fair Saturday at the Winthrop Senior Center. Attendees were able to visit different tables and obtain information on a number of services and health care providers available to residents. Seated are Jon Rodis and Susan Rowe. Standing (from left) are Linda McGeorge, on Disabilities Chairperson...
DPW Plants 12 New Street Trees, Thanks to Arbor Program
-By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript According to Winthrop Public Works Director Dave Hickey, the Winthrop DPW is in the process of planting 12 new street trees. These trees are donations from several generous residents, who have bought more than one tree on behalf of the Town in the belief that tree cover is...
Council Approves the Sale of Dalrymple Property to EBCDC
-By Cary Shuman editor@winthroptranscript.com The Winthrop Town Council approved a revised agreement for the sale of the A.W. Dalrymple School property for $1.3 million to the East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) at a special council meeting Tuesday night. EBCDC and town officials are expected to finalize the sale of the former elementary school...
Sidewalk Sale this Saturday
-By Joseph Domelowicz For the Transcript The Winthrop Spring Sidewalk Sale that will be held on May 14 is a town-wide event sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and the Winthrop business community. The goal of the sale is to raise awareness about local shops and businesses. “We are inviting the public to...
