Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
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Thanks for The Memories, Tom
For the past 20 years, there has been no public figure in New England who has been more well-known, and more idolized, than Tom Brady. Regardless of whether you are a football fan, male or female, young or old, everyone…
Letter to the Editor
On the Covid-19 Disease Dear Editor, The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a serious public health risk. It requires a serious response by government at all levels – federal, state and local, health care providers, and the public. It is…
Obituaries 03-26-2020
Daniel Caplan, MD Consummate Physician and ‘Mensch’ – ‘ A Prince Among Men’ Dr. Daniel Caplan of Atlanta, Georgia, born in Winthrop in 1937 to Dr. A. Nathan and Goldie Caplan, a pioneer in pediatric gastroenterology specializing in the study…
Town of Winthrop Provides Latest Update on Coronavirus Situation
Six Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Identified in Winthrop Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley have received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) of two additional positive cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the…
Town of Winthrop Mourns Commonwealth’s First COVID-19 Death
Town Manager Austin Faison, Public Health Director Meredith Hurley Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan issue the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce that a Winthrop resident has died as a result of his contracting…
Winthrop Marketplace Is Filling an Essential Need in These Trying Times
Did we ever imagine that shopping for groceries at our local market would become our primary social activity? Well, that is exactly the case at the Winthrop Marketplace on Revere Street these days. “With people unable to go to restaurants…
Changes and Closings Announced Following Coronavirus Emergency
Special to the Transcript The Town of Winthrop, after meeting with its leadership team and consulting with a consortium of mayors and municipal managers from around the metropolitan Boston area, has made the decision to close the Winthrop Public Schools…
EBNHC Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Special to the Journal Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
SJC Issues Order Restricting Municipal Court Matters
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on Tuesday ordered that, because of the public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning March 18 and at least until April 6, the only matters that will be heard in-person in Massachusetts state…