The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates: Tuesday, Oct. 13 1058: An officer responded to a report of a disturbance between neighbors on Bowdoin St. involving a parking…
Month: October 2020
Be Sure to Vote for Bob Deleo and Ed Markey
Although the primary focus of every voter this year has been on the Presidential election, local voters should be aware that there are other candidates on the ballot. Although House Speaker Bob DeLeo is not facing a Republican opponent this year, we…
Be Sure to Vote
Okay — this is it. The long presidential campaign has come to an end and it will all be over by the time this newspaper is published next week. Although a record-breaking number of Americans already have taken advantage of…
It’s Us Vs. The Virus
The stunning announcement this week by Trump administration officials that they will be doing nothing to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has grave implications both for the health of every American and for the U.S. economy. With an average…
Letter to the Editor
Vote Yes on 2 – Ranked Choice Voting Dear Editor, I have already voted Yes on Ballot Question 2 – Ranked Choice Voting, and I urge those who will be voting on Election Day, November 3rd, to do the same. …
Obituaries 10-29-2020
Marie Diorio Retired MGH Secretary Marie G. Diorio of Coconut Creek, Florida and a lifetime resident of Winthrop passed away at the Broward Health North Hospice on October 25. She was 83 years old. She was born in Winthrop, the…
Medical Reserve Corps Steps Up to Supply Extra Help During Pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have stepped in to help out others. Winthrop’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has recently gone above and beyond, supporting the residents in the town during desperate times. The MRC joined forces…
COVID -19 Won’t Leave Seven New Cases Reported
Special to the Transript As of Oct. 20, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the town of seven additional confirmed positive cases of the virus in Winthrop; The total number of cases is now 445, with 24 deceased,…
Town Hires COVID-19 Inspector
Special to the Transcript Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley are pleased to announce that the Town of Winthrop has hired its first COVID-19 Inspector, a Winthrop Health Department enforcement-level employee who will be focused on…
News Briefs
Winthrop and Revere Awarded $900,000 in Loan Forgiveness for Clean Water Projects House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo announced the communities of Winthrop and Revere received $900,000 total in loan forgiveness from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for improvements to vital…