By Adam Swift The Town Council voted to keep to a single tax rate for residential and commercial property, and not to adopt a residential or small commercial property tax exemption for Fiscal Year 2024 at Tuesday night’s meeting. By…
Month: December 2023
WPD Warns Community To Use Caution After Recent Bitcoin Scam, Theft of $35,000
Special to the Transcript Winthrop Police are investigating an incident in which a Winthrop resident was scammed out of $35,000 and warning the public about the proliferation of such scams, according to Police Chief Terence Delehanty On Nov. 30, the…
State Rep. Jeff Turco Brings Coats 4 Veterans to Winthrop Veterans for the Winter Months
By Al Terminiello Jr. Last Saturday morning, State Representative Jeff Turco was at the Winthrop Veterans Service Office located at the EB Newton School. His purpose was to bring 50 coats to be given out to Winthrop’s veterans. Winthrop’s Veterans…
Peter Solomon Recognized by Winthrop Public Library Upon His Retirement
“The staff of the Winthrop Public Library & Museum want to wish a sincere Congratulations! to Pete Solomon on his retirement after 25 years of working as Circulation Supervisor. Pete made a definite impact on the community as demonstrated by…
Aly Rose Esthetics Has All Your Skincare Needs in One Place
Licensed esthetician, Alyssa Marino, believes that the only experience more calming than the sound of the ocean waves outside her Winthrop home is receiving a facial treatment. One can unwind while being cared for at Marino’s hygienic, boho-chic skincare boutique,…
Edwards Appointed to the Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Special to the Transcript The Office of Senator Edwards is pleased to announce her recent appointment by Senate President Spilka to the Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHYC), which has been reconvened under the Healey Administration. The UHYC, established…
Pearl Harbor Was 82 Years Ago, But Has Lessons for Us Today
It was 82 years ago this week that the nation of Japan launched its attack on the United States at the Pearl Harbor Naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt convened…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Thursday evening, December 7, and will culminate on Friday, December 15. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks Councilor Honan Dear Editor,????? Councilor at Large Tracey Honan will soon be stepping down from her post on the Winthrop Town Council. I feel impelled to thank Councilor Honan for her fortitude and leadership during some seriously difficult times…
WHS Sports Roundup
Girls, Boys Hockey Open Season Saturday Afternoon at Larsen The Winthrop High girls and boys hockey teams will open their 2024 seasons this Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader against Shawsheen Tech at Larsen Rink. The season-opening face-off for Coach Anthony…