Month: October 2020
Hurley: Weekend COVID Spike ‘Concerning on Many Levels’
The Winthrop Town Council met remotely Oct. 6 for its first meeting of the month where it heard updates about the pandemic, school reopening and other issues facing the community. COVID-19 Winthrop still finds itself in the Red Zone according…
Officials Remind Residents of Outside Gathering Capacity Restrictions
Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley wish to remind residents of capacity restrictions for outdoor gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Outdoor gatherings are limited to eight people per 1,000 square feet and should not exceed…
News Briefs
Winthrop Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due November 16. The Winthrop Cultural Council has set a November 16 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities…
Board of Health Announces Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
Special to the Transcript Bill Schmidt, Chair, of the Winthrop Board of Health, would like to inform members of the public and town businesses that its Regulation for Reduction in Single-Use Plastic Checkout Bags will be effective as of November…
First Flu Clinic a Success
Last Saturday morning, along with several other Winthrop residents, Councilor-At-Large, Tracey Honan, got her annual flu shot at the town-wide flu clinic. Located at the EB Newton School, the flu clinic was the first of many that will be provided…
Winthrop CLEAR Program Receives Grant, National Recognition
Since early March, the Winthrop Dept. of Health (DPH) has had its hands full, working around the clock to combat the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. With the town still squarely in the Red Zone according to the governor’s…
Business Highlight: NewFed Mortgage
While some business owners have had to shift their way of working since the start of COVID-19, NewFed Branch Manager, Al Petrilli has kept the business going strong at his office on 550 Pleasant Street. Petrilli has been working alongside…
Upcoming Schedule of Work in the Center Business District
The following work has been completed in the Center Business District project: • Completed construction of the new sewer main on Somerset Ave., between Cottage Park Rd. and Pleasant St. • Began installation of sewer service connections to new sewer main…
U.S. PIRG Promotes National ‘Week of Mourning’
U.S. PIRG (Public Intrest Research Groups) is partnering with Marked by COVID for a national Week of Mourning, Oct. 4-11. Virtual vigils and social media actions will commemorate the more than 200,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.…