We congratulate U.S. Senate candidates, Congressman Edward J. Markey and Gabriel E. Gomez, on their impressive statewide victories in the Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday. It was great to see our our congressman, who has represented the district for 37 years, receive the highest vote total among all candidates in all six of Winthrop’s...
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Winthrop Parks Committee Family Fun Night: Event is Set for May 11 at the Winthrop Y.C.
The success of sustaining an annual fundraiser usually depends on how the first one proceeds and that’s why we’re hoping that Dawn Sullivan and the Winthrop Parks Committee will draw a sizable turnout to the first annual Winthrop Fun Night set for May 11 at the Cottage Park Yacht Club. The committee – which...
Winthrop’s Song: Another Reason for Pride in Winthrop
If you weren’t able to get the Winthrop Cultural Council’s annual celebration Tuesday night, you missed a great rendition of Winthrop’s “song” that was performed by the Winthrop High School Vocal Vikings to the delight of those in attendance. We understand that Joanne Hillman – who does such a fine job as the leader...
Police Blotter 05-02-2013
Monday, April 22 Caller from Revere Street reports that two cars are in the street and one car is attempting to push the other. W91 and W93 responded and report a disabled motor vehicle. G&J notified by the owner and us to tow. Caller reports the plates covering the road construction in the area...
The Honorable Justice Albert Conlon: First Justice Has a Local Connection
We were in attendance at Law Day program in Lynn for one of our sister publications and it was great to see the Honorable Justice Albert Conlon, who presides over the Lynn District Court, taking such a key leadership position in the program that educates Lynn students about the legal system. When Justice Conlon...
Softball Team Wins Three Games
The Winthrop High softball team is on a roll with a three-game winning streak against Northeastern Conference opponents Saugus, Beverly, and Peabody this past week. Standout pitching by Lady Viking hurler Maura Lanza, the power hitting of Jen Adamson, and outstanding defensive plays have been the common denominator in all three triumphs. For her...
Obituaries 05-02-2013
Richard Rossetti Automobile Salesman Richard J. Rossetti of Taunton, formerly of Winthrop, died on April 26. An automobile salesman, he was the loving father of Sophia Maria Rossetti of Brockton; cherished son of Ralph and his wife, Jean (Perkins) Rossetti of S. Easton and the late Margaret (Gardner) Rossetti; fiance of Rene Paradiso of...
Correction – No Walk to School Planned on May 1
In this week’s Winthrop Sun Transcript a story appeared about a Walk to School happening on May 1. According to last year’s organizer of the Walk to School, Dawn Sullivan, this walk was not scheduled and is not happening on May 1. We apologize for any inconvenience that this article would be causing and...
A Leader by Example: Winthrop’s Katerina Mallios Completes a Successful Career at Babson as a Team Captain
Katerina Mallios is one of the winningest basketball players in Winthrop High School history and likely a future Hall of Famer. A four-year starter in soccer and basketball and a member of a 20-0 Winthrop hoop team playing alongside fellow Fab Fivers Kristen Finn, Nicole Giaquinto, Courtney Finn, and Meredith Soper, the 5-feet-9-inch forward...
Belastock Named New Winthrop High School Principal
Eileen Belastock has been named as the new principal of Winthrop High School, succeeding Gail Conlon who is retiring at the end of the school year. Superintendent of Schools John Macero selected Belastock from a group of four finalists for the position. Macero said selection committee members visited the school sites of the four...
Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio to Hold Fundraiser for One Fund
Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio at 315 Shirley St. in Winthrop is hosting a day of “Fun, Fitness and Giving” to benefit The One Fun on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oceanside will be offering a variety of classes in that time period. Clients can make donations by cash or...
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday: Our Congressman,Ed Markey,is a Candidate for U.S. Senate
For the second time in the span of a few years, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to elect a United State Senator in a special election. This Tuesday, April 30, is the primary election for the Senate seat that was vacated by John Kerry when he became Secretary of State. There are contests...
Police Blotter 04-25-2013
Monday, April 15 Two calls of motor vehicle accident at Holy Rosary Church. Caller reported male driver exited the vehicle and could not stand up. Officers report having the operator under arrest for driving under the influence and unlicensed operation. Report of a syringe on Main Street. Party on Kennedy Road reports that her...
Lanza Blanks Latin on Three Hitter, 2-0
Maura Lanza tossed a brilliant three hitter to pace the Winthrop High softball team to a 2-0 victory over Boston Latin last Thursday in the opening game of the North End tournament held in Woburn. The tournament had been scheduled to start last Tuesday at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End, but it...
Obituaries 04-25-2013
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Fobert Past Commodore of Cottage Park Yacht Club and Boston Duck Tours Captain Ernest M. “Ernie” Fobert of Winthrop passed away on April 18. He was 72 years old. Ernie was a member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club where he was a Past Commodore and a past member of the Board...
Speaker DeLeo Hosts State Democatic Committee Meeting: Members Convene at the WHS Cafeteria
In an unprecedented event in Winthrop political annals, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo hosted a meeting of the State Democratic Committee April 11 at the Winthrop High School cafeteria. More than 200 State Committee members packed the room for their regular business meeting. In a piece of important business on the agenda,...
Bookstore Feels Right at Home at the Winthrop Public Library
Amy Vendetti purchased books Tuesday at a little known bookstore in the town. “I love this place – I’ve come out of here with two shopping bags full of books,” said Vendetti, a Winthrop resident. The object of Vendetti’s affection is Bookends, a bookstore located in the basement of the Winthrop Public Library and...
Power Appointed to Town Board
The Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Power to the Board of Appeals Tuesday night. Pictured after the Council meeting are, from left, Councilor Craig Mael, Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers, Councilor James Letterie, Councilor Linda Calla, President Peter Gill, Michael Power, Vice President Paul Varone, and Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore.
Mailhiot Named Athletic Trainer at East Coast Prep
Christopher Mailhiot, a graduate of Winthrop High School and Colby-Sawyer College, has been named the head athletic trainer at East Coast Prep in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Mailhiot majored in Athletic Training and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and is BOC certified. He also had solid credentials in first aid and...
Winthrop Restaurants Aid Relief Efforts
After Boston was devastated by a horrific bombing at the finish line of the 117th marathon, Kate Economides of Blackstrap BBQ felt she had to do something to help. Tuesday morning, Kate called her friend Wendy Millar-Page to help mobilize bringing lunch into Boston. The plan was to serve the multitude of police, fire,...
Winthrop Little League:News and Notes
Opening Day was April 15, 2013 Field Clean Up was a great success on April 6. The new Winthrop Little League News and Notes will appear each week to give parents, players, and coaches news and accomplishments and records. The new WLL Board of Directors and coaches want to show how hard the players...
An Unspeakable Tragedy
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....
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...
