Barbara Wright She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion Barbara A. Wright, a beloved resident of Winthrop, born on July 7, 1934 in Morristown, New Jersey, passed away at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on November 3, 2024. She…
Month: November 2024
Cummings and Gorman Fort banks Schools PTOS Host Trunk or Treat
Registration and Early Voting at Town Hall
Council Says No to 3A Citizens’ Petition Schedules Special Meeting on Planning Board Recommendation
By Adam Swift The town council voted not to support a petition that would change the town’s zoning laws and force a town-wide ballot vote every time there is a decision to be made on the MBTA 3A Communities Act.…
Polls Open for Election Day on Tuesday; Presidential Race, School Override Top Ballot
By Adam Swift Polls are open in Winthrop from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The presidential election tops the ballot, with Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris facing off against former President…
Dr. Pramodchandra Shah announces retirement
Special to the Transcript After more than 50 years of dedicated service, a beloved and well respected physician in Winthrop, has retired, marking the end of an era. His contributions at Winthrop Community Hospital and his own primary care facility…
Winthrop Readies for Halloween Night
Special to the Transcript Winthrop resident, Andrea Singarella, this year, introduced a Halloween and Christmas house decorating contest to bring Winthrop residents together and rekindle the community spirit of classic Trick-or-Treating. The Halloween decorating contest ran through midnight of Halloween…
Town Manager provides update on Yirrell Beach management plan
By Adam Swift Town Manager Tony Marino provided the town council on the beach management plan required by the state for Yirrell Beach at Tuesday night’s meeting. “We did have a meeting with the residents out at Point Shirley with…
SPIRITS of New England at the Deane Winthrop House
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Stranded in an inoperable car on the Southeast Expressway, Ellen MacNeil and her passengers felt helpless. They were invisible, huddled without lights in a heavy rainstorm; and could have easily been struck from behind…
Winthrop Police Department Shares Halloween Safety Tips
Special to the Transcript Police Chief John Goodwin and the Winthrop Police Department would like to share safety tips so residents can stay safe while trick-or-treating. Winthrop will be celebrating Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31. From sunset to approximately 9…