The debate was hosted by former Winthrop Superintendent of Schools John Macero. Panelists included Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Secretary Nicole Bettano, Winthrop High School Student Council members ...

I grew up in Albany, NY, where I attended public schools through high school before moving to Boston to attend Boston University. I earned a degree in Public Relations with a concentration in ...

Betsy Shane has announced her intent to seek the Precinct 3 Council seat. The following is her statement: “With the encouragement of friends and other community members, I have decided to run for the ...

We’d like to take a moment to offer our personal congratulations — and thanks — to former Winthrop Police Lieutenant Mary Crisafi, whose retirement after 29 years of service to the Winthrop ...

“The petitioner, the Committee to Recall Max Tassinari, seeks an order compelling the respondent, the Town Clerk for the Town of Winthrop, to prepare the November 2025 election ballot to include a ...

The town may be able to open its clam beds for recreational clamming next year, according to Town Manager Tony Marino.

Sixth-graders Gabriella Blamer and Carmen Bauer from Winthrop Middle School have started a new initiative, Lemonade For Heroes, as a way to honor and thank veterans for their service. The girls ...

The Winthrop High boys soccer team earned its fourth win in a row (and fifth straight shutout) with a 1-0 victory over Stoneham this past Friday night. “Friday night in Stoneham may have been our best ...

I am running for Library Trustee because I love our library and I love Winthrop. I grew up moving around our country and the world as a member of a military family, but Winthrop has truly become my ...

In a Guest Op-Ed in the September 29, 2025, edition of the Winthrop Sun Transcript, Lydia Edwards, who represents Winthrop as our State Senator, suggested that there is a reasonable debate over ...

The two candidates for Town Council President shared their vision for the future of the town on Monday night at a debate, sponsored by WCAT and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce at the WCAT Studio on ...

Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Annual Civilian Police Academy. This program is free and open to Winthrop residents age 18 and up.