As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he had a great quarterback…
Month: January 2024
Letter to the Editor
Thank You to Outgoing Councilors Dear Editor, I am writing to express my appreciation for the public service given by outgoing Town Councilors Tracey Honan, Stephen Ruggiero and Barbara Flockhart. For the past four years, they have given terrific representation…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Hockey Now 6–0 After Topping Marblehead; Vikings To Play at Walter Brown Arena This Monday The Winthrop High boys hockey team improved its record to 6-0 with a 3-1 victory over Northeastern Conference (NEC) North Division rival Marblehead…
Obituaries 01-11-2024
Carol Marie Driscoll Devout Catholic Carol Marie (Greene) Driscoll, 93, of Randolph passed away peacefully on December 29. She was born in Winthrop to Arthur James Greene of East Boston and Kathryn Frances (Sweeney) Greene of Cardigan, PEI, CA. Carol…
Newly Elected Officials Sworn Into Office
The Town of Winthrop conducted its swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected officials Tuesday night in the Neil Shapiro Center for the Performing Arts at Winthrop High School. Town Clerk Denise Quist administered the oaths of office individually to Town…
State Sen. Lydia Edwards’s 43rd Birthday
Senator Lydia Edwards celebrated her 43rd birthday on December 13 at the Reel House. Supporters, as well as local and state officials, honored Edwards for her leadership, reflecting on her accomplishments in housing and LGBTQ+ pride. “I have been honored…
News Briefs
Winter Play Days With Project Play Start This Saturday! This Saturday 1/6 will be the first in a new series of bi-weekly indoor play days hosted through a new partnership between Project Play and Harbor City Church. Every other Saturday…
Healey Admin. Proposes Regulations To Strengthen Resilience From Flooding
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and stormwater resilience by providing flood control and preventing storm damage to shorelines and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. The proposed…
RMV Provides Update on Implementation of Work and Family Mobility Act
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is providing an update on the first six months of the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA). Since the law went into effect on July 1, 2023, the RMV…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Malden Catholic Students From Winthrop Achieve Honor Roll Malden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90 – 100…