Month: February 2025
State Approves Language for Fire Station Debt Exclusion Vote
By Adam Swift The latest meeting of the Firehouse Building Committee on Monday featured the latest cost estimate for the proposed new fire station on the site of the old middle school, as well as the wording of the debt…
Edwards Delivers on Expanded Ferry Service
Special to the Transcript Thanks to the leadership and advocacy of State Senator Lydia Edwards (D-East Boston), Winthrop residents will soon see significant improvements to their ferry service. Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, the Winthrop Ferry will double its weekday trips,…
From Slices to Survival
Justin Pioppi’s incredible adventure Story by Marianne Salza From preparing pizza at his family-owned and operated Italian restaurant in Beachmont, to being stranded on an island in the South Pacific Ocean, Justin Pioppi demonstrates the strength that is cultivated from…
News Briefs
MCAC announces the launch of newly designed website The Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee (MCAC), a legislatively created oversight committee which serves as the voice of the thirty-five communities impacted by Massachusetts Port Authority operations, is pleased to announce…
Winthrop Schools Receive State Funding to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
By Adam Swift On Monday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the awarding of $5,540,875 in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts to improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support. Winthrop received…
Fire Chief Updates Council on Emergency Management Plan
By Adam Swift Fire Chief Scott Wiley presented the most recent update to the town’s emergency management plan at the most recent town council meeting earlier this month. “The town of Winthrop is part of the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning…
Winthrop’s Heartfelt Send-Off forAir Force Recruit Hunter Fife
Courtesy Photos On Monday afternoon, family, friends and veterans came together at the Belle Isle Bridge to wish the best of luck to Hunter Fife as he embarks on his journey with the Air Force en route to boot camp…
Establishing Their Roots
Northeast Regional’s outstanding dental assisting program is leading to successful careers By Cary Shuman Erin Selvitella, head of the dental assisting program at Northeast Regional Vocational Technical High School, is rightfully proud of the many students who are preparing to…
WHS sports roundup
WHS girls win tourney opener; Play this thurs. in Northbridge at 7:00 The Winthrop High girls basketball team opened play in the MIAA Division 4 basketball tournament with a 51-32 first-round victory over Smith Vocational and Agricultural School Monday evening…