The Winthrop Parents Network (WPN) is doing their part to educate and provide resources for local families during these uncertain times. The network has been keeping tabs on family entertainment and they’ve made it their mission to ensure that parents…
Month: April 2020
School District Adapts to Expanded Closure
In response to Governor Baker’s announcement that schools will remain closed for the balance of the school year, the district will rely on remote learning plans that will be adjusted over the next few weeks. “We are working diligently to…
Winthrop COVID-19 Update: 104 Total Cases Confirmed Since March 15; Four Deceased, 44 Recovered and 56 in Isolation
Special to the Transcript Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley have received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) of three additional residents affected by COVID-19. It is with great sadness that they report…
Town Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams
Town Manager Austin Faison and Police Chief Terence Delehanty are warning residents to be wary of potential scams tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are offering tips to help the community avoid falling victim. Residents should not partake in any…
Winthrop Foundation Holds Emergency Meeting to Facilitate Grant Presentations
Chairman Russ Sanford of the Winthrop Foundation called an emergency board meeting Wednesday morning to begin the presentation of grants to local organizations relative to the needs of Winthrop residents. The seven-member board voted to award grants to two local…
Uncertain Unemployment: New Claims Face Uncertainty, Inconsistency, and No Answers
Those filing new unemployment claims with the state Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are facing great inconsistencies with their regular payment and the extra $600 promised from the federal government as part of the CARES Act – and getting through…
Northeast Metro Tech Partners With Grill House to Provide Hot Meals to Local Students in Need
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that a local restaurant has partnered with Northeast Metro Tech to prepare and deliver hot meals to students in need. Northeast Metro Tech closed its facility in mid-March in an effort to prevent…
Congressman Kennedy Officially on Sept. Ballot
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin’s office confirmed April 15 that Congressman Joe Kennedy III will appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in September. After months of collecting signatures across the Commonwealth, the Kennedy for MA campaign received final…
As COVID-19 Care Continues, Legal Questions Arise in the ER: Hospital Rejoices in Successfully Bringing 1 Person off Ventilator and into Good Health
The intensity of the surge of COVID-19 patients hasn’t let up at CHA Everett over the last two weeks, but new challenges have emerged as the face of critical patients gets older and legal questions arise more often about their…
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…