Month: November 2023
Winthrop Zenith Lodge of Odd Fellows Donates to WPD Annual Toy Drive
Last Sunday morning the Zenith Lodge of Odd Fellows in Winthrop was a busy place. The lodge hosted the American Red Cross for a blood drive, this is a critical time for the need of blood during the holiday season.…
Council Debates Town Flag Policy
By Adam Swift Concerns about the town’s flag policy as it relates to a potential proclamation to raise the Israeli flag were brought up by former Town Council candidate Todd Sacco at Tuesday night’s council meeting. During the public speaking…
News Briefs
Coffee and Coats for Vets at Veterans Office Winthrop Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Phil Ronan and State Rep. Jeff Turco will be hosting a “Coffee and Coats for the Veterans” event this Saturday, December 2, from 9:00-11:00 AM in the…
Town Continues Website Improvements
By Adam Swift The town is continuing to make upgrades to its website, even as there have been improvements over the past year, according to the Town Council President. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council President Jim Letterie fielded a question…
Edwards Named Recipient of 2023 Winners Circle Award
Special to the Transcript Senator Edwards is honored to announce her recognition as a recipient of the prestigious Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) 2023 Winners Circle Award. This award celebrates distinguished business, community, and civil leaders who have made significant…
International Night Returning to ATC
By Adam Swift The popular International Night is returning to the Arthur T. Cummings School early next year for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic. The event will take place at the ATC from 6 p.m. to 7…
United Way of Massachusetts Bay Invests in FKO To Advance Equitable Communities
Special to the Transcript For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is honored to announce its selection as one of 124 organizations partnering with United Way of Massachusetts Bay in a groundbreaking new approach aimed at eradicating the conditions that perpetuate poverty…
Sen. Edwards To Host In-District Meeting on Housing Issues
Special to the Journal Senator Lydia Edwards is hosting an In-District Meeting (IDM) focusing on issues of housing justice, scheduled for Thursday, December 7th, from 6PM to 7PM at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. This meeting, organized in collaboration…
EBNHC Celebrates Thanksgiving With Turkey Give-Away
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts celebrated Thanksgiving by handing out 300 turkeys to community members ahead of the holiday weekend. Recognizing the crucial piece nutrition plays in patient health, EBNHC…