Author: Transcript Staff
WHS Grads Set to Walk the Stage on Friday Night
Staff Report The graduates of the Winthrop High School Class of 2026 will receive their diplomas at the Commencement Exercises Friday night at Miller Field. Zoe Rey will deliver the valedictory address. Zaineb Fawzi will deliver the salutatory address. Supt.…
Council Votes Down Proposed Rule Change
By Adam Swift The town council narrowly defeated a proposed rules change that would have changed how items can be added to the council agenda. The council voted 5-4 last week against a proposed council rule that would allow an…
News Brief
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers WANTS TO SEE water safety a priority this summer As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part…
Health Department Outlines New Safety Tracking Program
By Adam Swift A new Winthrop Health Department program will help provide security and peace of mind when it comes to the elderly and others at risk of wandering away from their caregivers. At last week’s town council meeting, health…
CASA Holds its Rising Tide Community Youth Awards Program
By Cary Shuman Community Action For Safe Alternatives (CASA) held its Rising Tides Youth Community Awards Program May 14 at the Lodge of Elks Hall. CASA Board President Rubin Ribiera delivered the welcoming remarks. CASA Executive Director Amy Epstein also…
Sen. Edwards Votes in Favor of $64 billion FY27 Budget, Securing Funding for the Third Suffolk District and Key Policy Wins Across the Commonwealth
Special to the Transcript Senator Lydia Edwards proudly voted in favor of the Massachusetts Senate’s $64 billion Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget, joining her colleagues in passing a fiscally responsible and values-driven plan that protects the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents…
Exploring New Walks
By Penny & Ed Cherubino Gather your favorite walking crew, leash up the pups, and set off to explore a new walking trail. We find two distinct types of planned and routed walking trails. With a little research, you can…
Two Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant
By Adam Swift Two Winthrop police officers were officially promoted to sergeant at last week’s town council meeting. Town Clerk Denise Quist swore in David Brown and Michael Connolly as the department’s newest sergeants. “Officer Connolly has been in the…
High Speed e-bikes must be Regulated like any Motor Vehicle
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…