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Winthrop High Student-athletes Place American Flags to Honor Town’s Veterans

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Winthrop High student-athletes place American flags to honor town’s veteransWinthrop High School student-athletes volunteered their time to place flags at the gravesites of war veterans Saturday at the Winthrop Cemetery. Veterans Officer Phil Ronan said of the outstanding project held in observance of Memorial Day, “We had a wonderful turnout today. I’m thrilled that I was able to partner with the Athletic Director, Mark DeGregorio, and we had multiple teams and athletes participating today.
School Committee Approves Objectives for Union Negotiations

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Adam Swift

Monday night, the school committee adopted a set of objectives to guide them as it enters into contract negotiations with the Winthrop Teachers’ Association. “As we enter renegotiations with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association, the Winthrop School Committee is committed to a process that is principled, constructive, and focused on the long-term success of our district,” said School Committee Chair Jennifer Powell.
Council Seeking Precinct 2 Candidates

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Adam Swift

The town council is beginning the process to appoint a successor to former Precinct 2 Councilor John Munson. Munson resigned from the council two weeks ago, citing family and business commitments. The council is taking letters of interest for those who wish to serve as Precinct 2 Councilor through the end of the year.
Council and Planning Board Get Look at Draft ADU Ordinance

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Adam Swift

Both the planning board and town council will be taking up the potential approval of a new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance in the coming months. At a joint meeting of the council and planning board last week, town attorney Jim Cipoletta presented a draft version of the ADU ordinance and provided some history on the measure. “On Feb.
Ralph’s Next Venture

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Winthrop author and musician Tufo set to release new children’s CDWinthrop’s Ralph Tufo was walking along Revere Beach Boulevard a few years ago when he stopped and noticed a large seagull. “There was this gigantic seagull on the wall, just staring at me,” recalled Tufo.
Officially, An All-time Hockey Great

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Talia Martucci selected to Globe All-Scholastic Girls Hockey TeamTalia Martucci, a four-year standout for the Winthrop High School girls hockey team, was selected to the 2025 Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team. The honor is symbolic of being one of the top hockey players in Massachusetts. Martucci becomes the second player in the history of the Winthrop program to be named Globe All-Scholastic, joining former teammate Emma Holmes on the elite list.
Manager Marino provides updates on Town budget, hazard plans

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Adam Swift

In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino provided updates on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process as well as ongoing union negotiations. “Departmental budget reviews with the Finance Commission continue through the month of May,” Marino stated. “The department heads have been doing a great job highlighting their accomplishments and answering questions from the Finance Commission members.
Council President Letterie pulls nomination papers

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Winthrop Town Council President Jim Letterie has pulled his nomination papers for the position in the Nov. 4, 2025 town election. Letterie released the following statement:“I have had the unbelievable honor of being able to represent the citizens of Winthrop as a Town Councilor for the past 20 years, and as the Council President the past 4 years.
Hannah Belcher will run for Town Council President

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Hannah Belcher has been a highly visible official at town civic and social events large and small during her term as the Precinct 3 councilor. Belcher, 35, is now seeking the highest profile position in Winthrop town government, having pulled papers Monday at Town Hall for Council President in the Nov. 4, 2025 election. “Monday was the first day to pull papers and I wanted to get the campaign started right away,” said Belcher.
School department continues refining FY26 budget

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Adam Swift

The school administration continues its work on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Last month, Town Manager Tony Marino presented a $66.4 million FY26 budget to the town council, with $40.1 million of that for the schools. At Monday night’s school committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard updated the committee on the ongoing budget process. “This past week I met with the FinCom for a session with them to review the budget,” said Howard.