Over the past several weeks, the Town of Winthrop has seen a surge of people coming forward to help ease the difficulties that have accrued from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many challenges that the Town has faced is…
Month: May 2020
Social Engagement Program to be Launched by MVES
Special to the Transcript Social isolation, also known as the Loneliness Epidemic, is a prevalent concern for the nearly 290,000 older adults living in the state of Massachusetts. A 2020 report from the US Department of Health and Human Services…
Memorial Day Is Lived 365 Days a Year for Some
On Memorial Day, most will take a moment to remember those whose lives were lost in battle. Flags will be placed upon graves, the sound of taps will be played during ceremonies across the country, and reminders of those who…
Saint John the Evangelist Will Convene for Mass on Saturday
The Rev. Chris O’Connor, pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Church on Winthrop Street, said he is “overjoyed†at Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to reopen churches across the state following a closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been taking…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
Police Blotter 05-21-2020
These are among the calls to which Winthrop police officers responded during the week of May 4-11. Monday, May 4 0808: An officer responded to a request from a resident who was having difficulty using her cash card at a…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Senior Athletes Reflect on the Lost Season, Look Ahead to Their Future With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the closure of schools across the state for the remainder of the 2020 school year, the Winthrop High athletic season also was…
Moving Day: Ed Montone Returns to Hometown Course as Club Pro
Golfers arriving at the Winthrop Golf Club this season will be welcomed to the course by a new head professional. After a delayed start to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ed Montone began in his new position at…
Obituaries 05-21-2020
Leila Celona Retired Seamstress Leila (Marabello) Celona, a lifelong resident of East Boston, died on May, 15 at the age of 100. Leila was employed as a seamstress in the clothing industry for Philips Sportswear in East Boston before her…