Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Month: September 2019
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS football team hosts Saugus Friday The Winthrop High football team will be seeking its first win of the season when the Vikings host Saugus in another edition of Friday Night Lights at Miller Field this Friday evening. The opening…
Obituaries 09-18-2019
Constance Moore She brought a sparkle to many lives Constance (Connie) P. Moore of Winthrop passed away on Aug. 24 at the Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her friends after complications of cancer. She was 66 years young. Born in…
Music on the Landing
Council President Ron Vecchia Will Not Seek Reelection
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Winthrop Town Council President Ron Vecchia announced to his campaign team and supporters that he will not be seeking reelection in November. Council President Vecchia, who is 72, told the Transcript that his decision to retire…
Legislative Luncheon
Council Decides Not to Fund Town’s Water & Sewer Rate Cost Study
At the council meeting on Tuesday, September 3, Town Manager Austin Faison requested that Council transfer $25,000 from its reserve to fund a Water & Sewer Rate Cost Study. While his request was approved 2-1 in subcommittee, Council rejected it…
News Briefs
Marathon Mutts Celebrates and Says Thanks It has been one year since Marathon Mutts, Winthrop’s dog walking and cat care provider, opened its doors for business. It all started with a dream, that soon became a reality, and owner Nellie…
School District Partners Up With Fire and Police
Superintendent Lisa Howard has made it her mission to maintain a safe school atmosphere for both staff and students, and she has recruited the help of the fire and police departments to enforce a very specific safety protocol for the…