Ken Rodgers, president of K.R.T. Appraisal, and Rob Tozier, vice president, did their best to try to explain the methodology used regarding their property assessments for 2012. They gave a power point presentation (which, thanks to the diligence of assistant finance director Michelle Karas, is now up on the town Web Site) and tried...
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Calla Represents Her Constituents: Councilor Had to Be in Two Places at Once
Precinct 6 Councilor Linda Calla had one of those tough decisions that public officials have to make Tuesday night with the scheduling of two meetings at the same time: the regularly scheduled Council meeting and a Precinct 6 community meeting to discuss with residents the redevelopment of the Temple Tifereth Israel property. Not being...
Town Clerk Should Be Heard: Powers is Right to Seek Vitale’s Input
It would have been very easy for the Town Council to go ahead and restore the polling place at O’Connell Hall for the Massachusetts Presidential Primary election on March 6. Peg Lyons, executive director of the Housing Authority, and Nancy Williams, executive director of the Senior Center, spoke very articulately (and the Winthrop seniors...
WHS Hockey Team Easily Dispatches Revere and Lynn
The Winthrop High hockey team handily defeated two Northeastern Conference opponents this past week, dispatching Revere, 5-1, last Wednesday, and Lynn, 11-1, Saturday at Larsen. The contest at Revere’s Cronin Rink saw the Vikings assert their dominance early. However, the scoreboard showed a 0-0 deadlock at the first horn and then displayed a 1-0...
Police Blotter 01-19-2012
Tuesday, January 10 Party reports a male in a silver/gray motor vehicle is parked on Waldemar Avenue and looking around with binoculars. Officer reports speaking with an investigator who is working in the area. A copy of a harassment prevention order was received for our records. National Grid employee requests assistance on Banks Street....
Obituaries 01-19-2012
Marie Ann Jordan Smith Former Winthrop Resident Marie Ann (Jordan) Smith, formerly of Winthrop, died on January 11surrounded by her daughters, Donna Marie and Marybeth, and her granddaughter EmilyAnn. She worked for many years as a switchboard operator and receptionist beginning with New England Telephone. She also worked as a cocktail waitress in Boston during...
Fine Food Finale: Bitopoulos Family Selling Brothers Restaurant After 41 Years
The Bitopoulos family is serving its famous New England boiled dinner for the last time. After 41 years in business, Brothers Restaurant owners George and Nancy Bitopoulos and Nick and Dee Dee Bitopolous will end their four-decade relationship with Winthrop diners on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The business will continue under new ownership at the...
‘T’ Officials Tell Winthrop Riders: Start Walking Bus Route Could Be Eliminated as MBTA Seeks to Cut Deficit
There aren’t many bus stops in Winthrop as it is right now, but if one MBTA service cut scenario plays out, there won’t be any at all. The private carrier Winthrop bus – funded by the T and operated by Paul Revere Transportation – is the only means of public transportation in the Town....
Residents Say Yes to Casino in an Unofficial Chamber Poll
A thoroughly unscientific Winthrop Chamber of Commerce poll, placed on the organization’s website about one year ago, reveals that a majority of the respondents favor a resort-style casino at Suffolk Downs with only a small minority of respondents voting against any gambling at all. The poll asks respondents to answer in one of four...
End of an Era: Brothers Restaurant Owners Sell Business
For 41 years the Bitopoulos family – George and Nancy and Nick and Dee Dee – have owned and operated Brothers Restaurant, a landmark business on Revere Street. But now they are selling the business and they will be serving their customers for the last time next Wednesday. It truly is the end of...
Down to Two: Poll Locations an Issue
Town Clerk Carla Vitale conducted an impeccable election in November and the whole process ran smoothly from start to finish. The poll workers were courteous and helpful. The Winthrop Police did their usual standout job of securing the poll locations and making sure that every resident’s voting experience was safe and orderly. And Carla...
Boys Hoop Team Knocks off English
The Winthrop High boys basketball team turned in one of its most stunning regular season victories in the Northeastern Conference in many years with a 67-52 triumph over Lynn English Monday night on the latter’s home court. “This was a great win for us,” said WHS head coach Dave Brown. “We hadn’t beaten them...
Police Blotter 01-12-2012
Tuesday, January 3 Caller reports that she thought someone had been attempting to push in the rear door of her home on Lewis Avenue. Officers spoke to caller. She stated her son heard the storm door slam closed but when he looked out nobody was there. No evidence of any attempted B&E. Units checked...
Obituaries 01-12-2012
James Ahearn, Jr. US Postal Service Letter Carrier James M. Ahearn, Jr., a local letter carrier, died unexpectedly in his Winthrop home on January 8. He was 58 years old. Born in Chicago Ill, he was the beloved son of the late James R. and Barbara (McCarthy) Ahearn. “Jimmy” was raised in Chelsea, attended...
Gill Assumes Leadership of Winthrop
Peter Gill was inaugurated as the new president of the Winthrop Town Council to highlight an impressive swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Cummings School Cafetorium. With several members of his family and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and Congressman Edward J. Markey in attendance, Gill received the oath of office from Town...
2012 School Year Resolutions: Superintendent Sets Sights on Achievement, Professional Development and Partnerships
With a newly sworn School Committee ready to take the reins tonight (Thursday, January 5), and six months under his belt, Superintendent of School John Macero spoke with the Transcript Tuesday night after the swearing-in ceremony and looked ahead to the new year. “Obviously, the first thing I think everyone is focused on is...
A Shining Event: Inaugurations Are a Time for Optimism and New Directions.
The town can take great pride in the wonderful inaugural/swearing-in ceremony that was held Tuesday evening at the Cummings Schools (and may we note that Arthur Cummings, for whom the school is named, was in attendance). The fact that this momentous occasion drew the largest crowd ever for a swearing-in ceremony says a lot...
Well Deserved Tribute: A Standing Ovation for Mary Lou Osborne
One of the most touching moments of the ceremony came when a citation was presented to outgoing School Committee chairwoman Mary Lou Osborne and the crowd rose as one to give her a standing ovation. The town of Winthrop greatly appreciated her service to the town and it was evident that Mrs. Osborne appreciated...
Vice-president Varrone: An Asset to Board
We’ve always admired the professional approach that Paul Varrone has brought to the Town Council and we want to join the townspeople in congratulating him on his election to the position of vice president of the Council. Paul Varrone is a team player and he will be a valuable asset to new president Peter...
Great Job Johnna Fisher: Former WHS Standout Has Great Supporters
We have to note the tremendous turnout for former Winthrop High basketball star Johnna Fisher, whose Central Connecticut State University women’s team played against Boston College Monday night at Conte Forum. Johnna is a freshman center who is working hard in trying to make the transition from high school to Division 1 college basketball....
Police Blotter 01-05-2012
Tuesday, December 27 Boyfriend called and could not get in contact with his girlfriend. He stated that her cell phone probably was not on and wanted to make sure that she arrived home safely. Officer reports vehicle in the driveway. Female caller reporting man sick on Shirley Street and can not move. WFD and...
Winthrop Boys Hoop Team Improves to 6-0
The Winthrop High boys basketball team completed a clean sweep of their rivals in the South Division of the Northeastern Conference with a pulsating 72-59 triumph over Saugus on Monday. The Vikings now are 5-0 in the NEC South (6-0 overall) after the first go-round of contests with their NEC South foes. The victory...
Obituaries 01-05-2012
Janet Winter Lifelong Winthrop Resident Janet A. Winter of Winthrop Street, Winthrop died at home suddenly on December 28. She was 72 years old. Born in Boston, she was the loving daughter of the late Grace (Riley) and Edward Buontempo. A lifetime resident of Winthrop, she was the devoted wife of the late Arthur...
Osborne Reflects on Her Years on Winthrop School Committee
Mary Lou Osborne, former chairperson of the Winthrop School Committee, has stepped down after serving on the committee for seven years. She was first elected to a three-year term on the committee in May, 2004. When Winthrop changed its form of government in 2007, she was re-elected to a four-year term, and also served...
