The Winthrop Town Council held a remote meeting on May 18, where it discussed updates on issues impacting the community. Approximately seventeen members of the public attended. COVID-19 In Winthrop, there have been 2,399 positive COVID cases, with 13 individuals…
Month: May 2021
News Brief
May is Older American Month In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in our communities as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new…
Town Hall Opens to the Public
Interim Town Manager Terence Delehanty and the Winthrop Town Council are pleased to announce that Winthrop Town Hall is open to the public on a limited basis. Residents will be able conduct municipal business in Town Hall from 9 a.m.…
CASA Receives Grant for Youthworks
CASA (Community Action for Safe Alternatives) recently received funding from the Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (ASOST) Quality Enhancements Fund to support the Winthrop Youthworks Program. The additional resources will be used to enhance the Job Readiness Program for Winthrop High…
Coming Construction in the Center Business District
The following is a summary of the work completed and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. (contractor) has scheduled for the Center Business District project. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due to unforeseen site conditions, weather conditions,…
Girl Scouts Help Shoppers Switch to Reusable Bags
Special to the Transcript With the new plastic bag ban going into effect last week in Winthrop, the Daisy Girl Scouts of Troop 70227 decided to take action to help customers at the Winthrop Marketplace make the switch to reusable…
MAPC Awards $400,000 in ‘Accelerating Climate Resiliency’ Grants to 12 Boston-Area projects
A local project was among the twelve recipients in Greater Boston that will soon receive state funds to work advancing local climate change resilience. The grant is included in a new round of “Accelerating Climate Resiliency†funding that total $400,000 was announced this week, Grants…
Encore Boston Harbor Master Classes Return With June Outdoor Programing
After more than a year hiatus, Encore Boston Harbor’s esteemed Master Classes will resume this June with two courses to be taught on one of the property’s stunning outdoor terraces. •Sunday, June 13: Oyster Shucking and Champagne Tasting – Back by popular demand,…
Baker Announces All COVID Restrictions to Be Lifted May 29
Governor Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Recognizes Mary Vitiello, Grand Master of Massachusetts
Last Saturday evening was Grand Masters night at the Winthrop Lodge #42 IOOF. Members of this esteemed organization from around the area gathered to show their respect and gratitude for their Grand Master of all lodges in Massachusetts, Mary Vitiello…