The Winthrop Town Council met virtually on Sept. 8, where it heard updates on the pandemic, the school reopening and other matters impacting the community. COVID-19 Winthrop has seen a total of 372 positive coronavirus tests, with 24 deceased, 20…
Month: September 2020
Business Highlight: Piccolo Piatti
Last Wednesday, September 9th, Piccolo Piatti celebrated the opening of their extended patio and menu options. Located on 5 Crest Ave, the sister restaurant to Antique Table is now offering healthy breakfast and lunch options that can be ordered for…
Election Volunteer Highlight: Stephen Hines
For resident Stephen Hines, community comes first. It is for this reason that he volunteered to work the election season, giving back to the Town that he loves so dearly. Stepping into the role of Precinct Warden for the State…
Winthrop Honors Police, First Responders, 9/11 Victims
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Republican Town Committee sponsored a rally on September 11, to honor the Police, Fire Personnel, first responders and the memory of 9/11 victims. The event was held at the Belle Isle Bridge, and was…
Parents Prepare for a Less Than Ideal School Year
This week marks the first week of what will be a unique school year for most. The district, along with many neighboring communities, will be kicking off the year with remote learning. While it’s not ideal for most, parents, teachers…
Center Business District Infrastructure Improvements Construction Updates
The following is a summary of the work completed and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. (contractor) has scheduled for the next two weeks for the Center Business District Infrastucture project. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due…
MassDOT Advisory: Statewide Exit Renumbering Project Meeting Set for September 24
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing an upcoming virtual Public Information Meeting for MassDOT’s Statewide Exit Renumbering Project on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This project is converting all existing exit numbers on freeways to a milepost-based…
Markey Outlines Priorities for the Next Round of Coronavirus Relief
On Sunday, flanked by East Boston Neighborhood Health CEO Manny Lopes, Councilor Lydia Edwards and Mattapan Community Health Center CEO Guale Valdez, U.S. Senator Ed Markey laid out priorities for the next round of coronavirus relief and called for $100…
Residents Urged to Check Unclaimed Property List
During these unprecedented times, there are not many chances for a simple slam dunk. But recently, as the Boston Celtics continue in the playoffs, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has announced the latest grouping of names added to the state’s list…
Northeast Metro Tech Changes Reopening Plan: District Changes Direction Amid High Numbers of Positive Local Cases
Superintendent David DiBarri reports that Northeast Metro Tech is changing course to follow its fully remote learning plan amid high numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Revere. The district had initially planned to hold a week of remote learning this…