Special to the Transcript NeighborHealth has been awarded $324,000 in funding through Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians Incentive Program (SCIP) to support the health center’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the capacity and…
Month: July 2025
Massachusetts Retailers Set for Sales Tax-free Weekend on August 9, 10
Special to the Transcript Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 per cent…
State Legislature Passes FY2026 Budget to Safeguard Financial Health and Protect the State’s most Vulnerable
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Legislature has enacted a $61.01 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a fiscally responsible plan that protects core services for the state’s most vulnerable residents, maintains critical investments, and positions the Commonwealth to…
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is Set for this Weekend
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend: Friday, July 25, from 10-10; Saturday, July 26, from 10-10: and Sunday, July 27, from 10-8. Now in its 21st year, the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is…
Letters to the Editor
What’s the Plan? Dear Editor, Last week, on July 14, the deadline passed for compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, aka 3A. Winthrop is now officially a non-compliant community, and if we don’t make a “demonstrable and good-faith effort” to…
Obituaries 07-24-2025
John Ross Retired Chief Financial Officer of United Way of Mass Bay John A. Ross of Marina Bay, Quincy and formerly of London, England passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 87. He was the son of…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club Holds 80th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Courtesy Photos A capacity crowd of 275 guests attended the Salesian Boys & Girls Club’s 80th Anniversary Gala June 26 at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. The event was a significant milestone for the popular club that is known for…
DCR Officials Address Status of Winthrop Beach
By Adam Swift Representatives from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) appeared at the most recent town council meeting to discuss the condition of Winthrop Beach. Several councilors noted the issues there have been with rocks and seaweed on…
Superintendent Reviews Summer Personnel Activities
By Adam Swift Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard discussed resignations and hirings over the summer at Monday night’s school committee meeting. “As of right now on our list under personnel appointments and new hires, we don’t have any for this…
News Briefs
Project Play’s Family Night Out In The Square july 25 Project Play is thrilled to invite the community, especially families with young children, to a “Family Night Out in The Square” in Winthrop Center (French Square) on Friday, July 25 from…