Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s…
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Letters to the Editor
On 3A, Compassion, Clarity, Collaboration are Key Dear Editor, The state law passed by Governor Baker in early 2021 known as the MBTA Communities Act, or Section 3A, has sparked a firestorm of unrest in Winthrop (and several of the…
Obituaries 03-14-2024
Hugh F. Hibbard US Postal Service Retiree Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 16th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 12 Noon for Hugh F. Hibbard…
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to Rebrand as NeighborHealth
Special to the Journal During an announcement to its nearly 2,000 employees, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) outlined plans to rebrand its health system, which serves more than 120,000 people and has an operating budget of $270 million. The…
Request Denied: State Says No to Reclassifying Town Under MBTA Zoning
By Adam Swift The state does not look as if it will take action to reclassify Winthrop’s standing under the new MBTA Communities Act, which calls for zoning allowing for increased multi-family housing in communities with or near MBTA transportation.…
Biden, Trump Top Town Ballot in Primary
By Adam Swift There were few surprises in the Winthrop results for Tuesday’s presidential primary. The Winthrop vote totals closely mirrored those across the state, and the nation so far, with President Joe Biden easily topping the Democratic primary ballot…
News Brief
Friends of Winthrop Beach Seeking Volunteers The Friends of Winthrop Beach is seeking volunteers to participate in Save the Harbor’s annual “Jet Blue Shamrock Splash” to help raise funds for Movie Night on the Beach and other free, public events…
Perrin Promoted to Fisher College’s Vice President of Student Affairs
Special to the Transcript The Fisher College Board of Trustees and President Steven Rich have announced the promotion of Winthrop resident Brian J. Perrin, JD, to the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. Vice President Perrin has served as…
Town To Hold Recognition Ceremony on March 12
The Town of Winthrop and the Winthrop Police Department will be recognizing three of its Winthrop Police Officers and two citizens for their bravery and heroic efforts during the shooting incident that occurred on June 26, 2021 that took the…
Healey Announces “Massachusetts Maple Month” in Support of Local Commerce
Special to the Transcript To celebrate a new agricultural season in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey is declaring March as Massachusetts Maple Month. Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local officials and representatives from the…