Anthony Robert Capobianco Graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1984 Anthony Robert Capobianco of Winthrop passed away on February 7 at the Lawrence General Hospital. He was 55 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved son of Judith Lubell…
Month: February 2022
St. John’s Episcopal Church Valentine’s Sale
Grand Finn-Ale: Marie Finn Is Retiring After 43 Years in the Winthrop Schools
When Marie Finn walks out of the Gorman Fort Banks School for the final time on March 4, it will mark the end of a superlative 43-year teaching career in the Winthrop school system. Finn started in 1979 at Winthrop…
Selection Process for New Town Manager Begins
Winthrop Town Council President James Letterie said the process to select the new town manager of Winthrop is underway. “The search has begun,†said Letterie. “All the meetings of the committee (Town Manager Search Committee) will be held in executive…
News Briefs
Winthrop Parks and Rec February Vacation Camp The town with one of the most enjoyable and well-attended summer camp programs in the state is holding a version of that camp next week. Sean Driscoll, Winthrop’s director of parks and recreation,…
Metropolitan Beach Commission Hearing Focuses on Language Barriers on Area Beaches
At last Wednesday’s Metropolitan Beach Commission meeting, Commission Co-Chair Rep. Adrian Madaro, who represents neighboring East Boston, made a shocking revelation about beaches in the area. “In my district I’m blessed to represent an incredibly vibrant community and immigrant community…
Winthrop Police Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
Special to the Transcript Chief Terence M. Delehanty reports that the Winthrop Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving an MBTA bus and a pedestrian last Wednesday in Metcalf Square. Winthrop Police and Firefighters became aware of a…
MVES Elects New Members to Its Board
The Board of Directors of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) elected three new members to its Board for the coming year. The MVES Board of Directors is composed of 26 members all of whom represent the 11 communities that MVES…
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is preparing for a high volume of in-person customer service transactions during school vacation week which is scheduled to take place the week of February 21, 2022. The RMV traditionally sees a high volume…
DPH Releases Updated Advisory Relating to Facial Coverings in the Commonwealth
The Department of Public Health urges all eligible residents to get vaccinated and stay up to date on COVID vaccinations, including when eligible for booster doses. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Recognizing that…