Robert “Chubba” Carter Sr. Life Member of Winthrop Elks and Beachmont Yacht Club Robert M. “Chubba” Carter Sr. of Revere, formerly of Winthrop, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was 81 years old. Robert was the beloved husband of…
Month: May 2024
20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts
It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
Mothers Day Dinner at First Church of Winthrop
Bike Winthrop Kicks Off Spring With Annual Event
Council Selects Costigan as New Precinct 1 Councilor
By Adam Swift Patrick Costigan will serve as Winthrop’s new Precinct 1 Town Councilor for the remainder of former councilor Richard Fucillo’s term. Fucillo resigned from the council earlier this year when he announced he was moving out of Winthrop.…
News Briefs
Veteran’s Road Project Seeking Donations Veteran’s Road of Honor Project. Flags fly starting Memorial Day to Veterans Day. All supported by grateful Winthrop Citizens. Land of the Free because of the Brave! Checks can be made payable to American Legion…
Town Awaiting Word on Flood Mitigation Grants
By Adam Swift The town is awaiting word on two state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grants it submitted last month to address flooding concerns in several neighborhoods. Town Manager Tony Marino said the town submitted a $1.2 million grant request…
School District Moves Forward With New Elementary ELA Curriculum
By Adam Swift Following a lengthy and in-depth search process, the school district has chosen a new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for kindergarten through grade 5. “After months of meetings and going through all the potential curriculums, the (curriculum…
Winthrop Public Library and Museum 125th Anniversary Celebration
Special to the Transcript Where is the best place in the community to find a bargain? Look no further than the Winthrop Public Library & Museum where you pay nothing. Use your library card to borrow books, DVD’s, music CDs,…
Anthony ‘Zibby’ Puleio Receives George Barker Award
Special to the Transcript Winthrop Youth Hockey recently presented its George Barker Award to Larsen Rink’s Anthony ‘Zibby’ Puleio, recognizing Puleio’s longtime support of local youth players. In 2012, Winthrop Youth Hockey created the George Barker Award, honoring those who…