By Dr. Glenn Mollette Social distancing is tough for most of us. We love gathering in ballgames, movies, theatres, restaurants, churches and with family. Seeing our neighbors and friends in the local grocery or chatting at the post office is a…
Month: April 2020
Guest Op-Ed: Jail Should Not Equal Death
By Christopher Westfall COVID-19 has prompted our communities to widely adopt two practices to limit the spread of the virus: handwashing and social distancing. Yet Massachusetts not only discourages these public health precautions for incarcerated people, but also often makes…
MIAA Cancels Spring Sports, Tourneys for the Remainder of 2020 School Year
In accordance with Governor Charles Baker’s announcement Tuesday that Massachusetts schools will be closed to in person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) regretfully has cancelled all spring sports and spring tournaments.…
Winthrop’s Team Player: Driscoll Helps Out in Food Distribution Effort
One year removed from his Super Bowl run as the St. Mary’s football coach, Sean Driscoll is heading a very important team effort in town. Driscoll, director of the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department, is doubling up as one of…
Haskell, Driscoll Named NEC Scholar-Athletes
Seniors Patrick Haskell and Olivia Driscoll have been named the recipients of the the Northeastern Conference Scholar Athlete Awards for Winthrop High School. Both Patrick and Olivia have proven themselves on the playing field and in the classroom during their…
Obituaries 04-30-2020
Antonio Moscato Of Revere Antonio Moscato of Revere died on April 26 at the age of 88. Born in Mirabella, Italy on June 13, 1931 to the late Michele and Antonina Moscato, he was the beloved husband of the late…
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Brighter Days to Come
Council hears from department heads on COVID-19 updates
The Winthrop Town Council met on Tuesday, April 21, via the online conferencing platform Zoom. Present at the meeting were the Town Councilors, Council Clerk Denise Quist, Town Manager Austin Faison, Chief Financial Officer Anna Freedman, Dept. of Health (DOH)…
EBNHC Is Working to Ensure the Safety of All
Special to the Transcript The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is working aggressively on the front lines of COVID-19. We are coordinating and developing resources so that our patients, staff, and community members have access to vital information and…