Perhaps I am still in sense of shock as the details and the reality of the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday sink into my mind. One is almost immune when one hears about civilian targeted bombs exploding in those places of unrest like the Middle East or Africa....
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Police Blotter 04-18-2013
April 8 Calling party reports he received a text from involved party that she needs help. No answer at the door. Owner was contacted and he has no way to gain entry. Fire notified. Party reports that her neighbor called her stating earlier he observed a homeless person sleeping in the hallway near at...
Softball Team Wins Two of First Three
The Winthrop High softball team got off to a nice start in its first week of the 2013 campaign, taking two of its three contests against Northeastern Conference rivals. “We’ve received strong pitching, we’re playing good defense, and we’re getting our bats on the ball,” said WHS head coach Dave Guffey to sum up...
Obituaries 04-18-2013
William MacPhail Longtime United Airlines Ramp Agent, Historian for St. John’s Episcopal Church William E. MacPhail of Winthrop passed away at home on April 9 after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old. Born in and a lifetime resident of Winthrop, he was the beloved son of the late Gertrude (Eldridge) and Roy...
Really in the Green: State Awards Winthrop $170k for Clean Energy Projects
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rick Sullivan presented the town of Winthrop with a $169,625 Green Communities grant to fund municipal clean energy projects last week.. “Winthrop is now one of the 110 Green Communities across the Commonwealth making smart investments in clean energy,” said Governor Deval Patrick. “Community by community, we are...
Gill Seeks Re-Election
In a recent interview with the Transcript, when asked why he is seeking re-election, Council President Peter Gill said “I believe that Winthrop has made tremendous strides in the past fifteen months. The spirit of cooperation and partnership that has been developed among and between our department heads, their staffs, volunteer committee / commission...
The Stork Came a Little Early: Action Ambulance Personnel and Fire Fighters Deliver a Baby at Home
Paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters are among the true unsung heroes in society. Their valiant efforts and instantaneous decision-making can be the difference in many life-threatening situations. Paramedic Brian Harkins and emergency medical technician April Lavino of Action Ambulance, Winthrop Fire Captain Ed McDonald and firefighter Paul Montgomery encountered a challenging set of...
Volunteers Needed for Farmer’s Market
In an effort to build on last summer’s French Square Market nights, the French Square Market committee is asking for volunteers to come out to help us plan, organize, set up and manage our market nights, and launch a new Farmer’s Market concept. The committee is a volunteer organization that is in need of...
Business Partnership To Be Offered At Suffolk
Suffolk Downs and its partner, Caesars Entertainment, will announce their plans Thursday for a multi-faceted business partnership program, offering local businesses a variety of opportunities to benefit from the proposed $1 billion resort casino at the historic racetrack. The event will include details about the opportunities for local businesses to become both on-site and...
Correction
Last week’s story that appeared on the front page of the Winthrop Transcript had an error in the final paragraph that summed up the school building project. The final paragraph stated that the plan was to renovate the high school. The paragraph also contained some misinformation on the cost of the project. In January...
Right Decision on Casino Mitigation: Town Needs Advice for a Complicated Issue
Town Manager James McKenna once again has the town traveling on the right path with his decision to bring in a well-established law firm to sit down with Suffolk Downs officials and execute a casino mitigation package. The Council approved by an 8-0 margin (with one abstention) McKenna’s recommendation of the firm of Pannone...
Gill Seeks Re-Election: Council Presidents Entry Signals Start of Town Election Season
Two years ago Peter Gill swept into the town’s highest elected office by defeating incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco in one of the most exciting town elections in our history. It was somewhat of an upset as Turco, an attorney and a high-energy leader, had the town moving in a positive direction with some...
Great Green News for Winthrop: Grant to Fund Energy Projects is a Step Toward the Future
That was great news for Winthrop last Thursday when State Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan presented a grant to the town for $169,625 during a ceremony at the Winthrop Cultural Center. Town Manager Jim McKenna, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, and State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli have been at...
Police Blotter 04-11-2013
Monday, April 1 Caller reports her husband is down on the ground complaining of pain. Fire and ambulance notified. Officer assisted traffic entering and existing the school. Party reports a white box with commercial plates has been parking near the above location numerous times. Officer reports he will time and tag the subject vehicle....
Three – Sport Standout Faro Petersen Receives Major Award Saint Joseph Prep Senior Honored for Academic and Athletic Excellence and Community Service
Vanessa Faro Petersen of Winthrop was the recipient of a major scholarship award from the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Massachusetts Chapter at its induction banquet. Faro Petersen’s scholastic career at Saint Joseph Preparatory High School in Brighton was a perfect match for the award that recognized academic achievement, athletic prowess, leadership,...
Obituaries 04-11-2013
Kevin Connolly Of Virginia, formerly of Winthrop Kevin J. Connolly of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Winthrop, died on April 5. He was 77 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol Ann Connolly; father of Sean, Brian, Kevin and Susan Connolly; grandfather of Shannon, Kevin Patrick, Clare and Caroline Connolly. Relatives...
Fire Department’s Sentinel Damaged
The 32 foot fireboat Sentinel was heavily damaged in a freak accident. The boat became pinned under town dock during low tide and was unable to free itself as the tide turned. Water flooded the trapped boat. The boat was able to pumped out at the following low tide and refloated.
Annual Wounded Vet Run to Take Place on April 27
More than 1,500 motorcycles will roar through the area on Saturday, April 27 as part of the Third Annual ‘Wounded Vet Run’ to raise money to for wounded war vet Marine Corporal James Crosby of Winthrop as well as First Lieutenant Jake Murphy and Marine Lance Corporal Nick Eufrazio. The daylong event, founded by...
Town Moving Closer to Two New Schools
Winthrop School Superintendent John Macero met Wednesday with the Massachusetts School Building Authority and said the Town is one step closer to building a new High School and Middle School facility. In January the Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) voted 14-4 in favor of building a new Middle School and High School during...
Teacher Placed on Leave: Police Investigating Inappropriate Behavior
A Cummings Elementary School teacher was placed on administrative leave as Winthrop Police and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office investigate alleged inappropriate behavior with an autistic student. “We are working with the D.A.’s office and there may or may not be criminal charges,” said Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty. “We have collected physical...
A Great Idea: Inspection By-law Has a Lot of Merit
The report by Interim Building Commissioner John Barrett to the Town Council last week in which Barrett informed the council that there are in the vicinity of 300-500 illegal apartments in Winthrop should come as a surprise to nobody. Indeed, for anyone in an official capacity in town to proffer surprise at that statistic...
Thank You, Robert Sanborn: Retiring Auxiliary Police Chief Has Done an Outstanding Job
We want to congratulate Robert Sanborn Sr. on his retirement as chief of the Winthrop Auxiliary Police following 39 years of service. The Town Council honored Sanborn for his volunteer service to the town and it was a touching ceremony as Mr. Sanborn said he is leaving a job that he loved. We learned...
Police Blotter 04-04-2013
Monday, March 25 Party on Revere Street reports that someone passed off a counterfeit $100.00 bill to him as payment. Officer will file a report and follow up with detectives. Report of smoke alarms sounding in the hallways. No smoke showing. WFD notified. Party reports 78-year-old male on Tileston Road is having difficulty breathing....
Viking Baseball Team Opens at Home Monday
The Winthrop High baseball team will open its 2013 season Monday afternoon when the Vikings host the Fenway Charter School on the high school field. The first pitch of opening day for the local boys of spring is set for 4:00. Enthusiasm and depth have been the hallmarks thus far in the pre-season for...
