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…
Fire, Fire Everywhere
The fires that have been burning out of control this past week in Texas and Oklahoma — and which are continuing to rage as this is being written — are yet another harbinger of what awaits us thanks to the ever-increasing rate of…
Please: No Public Drinking On St. Patrick’s Day
With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade approaching on Sunday, March 17, we urge our public safety officials to plan for enforcing the laws which prohibit drinking in public, especially by underage drinkers. Last year in the…
Letters to the Editor
On the MBTA Zoning Proposal Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns and my strong opposition to the MBTA 3A zoning proposal. Many of our fellow Winthrop residents have expressed concerns that this proposal is totally inappropriate for…
Silverman Soars to New Heights
After a sensational 52-point regular season of 27 goals and 25 assists, Petey Silverman hasn’t let up one bit in the MIAA Tournament. “It always a good thing to start up hot,” said Silverman before taking the ice for Monday’s…