Month: October 2024
WHS Class of 1964 Reunion
School Comm. Holds Override Public Hearing
By Adam Swift With only two weeks to go until election day, the public hearing on a proposed $4.95 million override for the school budget dominated Monday night’s school committee meeting. Those who spoke during the hearing generally supported the…
Winthrop Purchases First Green Vehicle
By Adam Swift Winthrop is taking steps to be more environmentally conscious. Last week, Town Manager Tony Marino announced that the town recently purchased its first electric vehicle, a 2024 Chevy Blazer that will be used by the inspectional services…
FKO Continues to Offer Community Playgroup, Rise & Shine
Special to the Transcript For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is excited to share that its highly impactful community playgroup, Rise & Shine, has officially resumed as of October 1st. This vital program has quickly become a cornerstone for families with…
News Briefs
Halloween Bike Parade and Fun Ride Bike Winthrop’s most spooktacular event is back for a seventh year of fun for the whole family this Saturday! Grab your costume and your bike, scooter or anything that rolls and meet us at…
Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This critical program provides financial relief…
Eastie’s Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Two Upcoming Mixed Media Exhibitions
Special to the Transcript Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its November exhibition will consist of side-by-side solo shows by two member artists, one who uses mixed media to investigate the natural world and the other who uses it to comment…
As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind
Special to the Transcript As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires…
Large Crowd Attends Campaign Reception for Rep. Jeff Turco
Photos by Cary Shuman Rep. Jeff Turco looked out at the massive crowd inside the Beachmont VFW Friday night and said he was “overwhelmed” by the turnout. The tables were packed with supporters, and people from Revere and Winthrop stood…