Month: October 2019
Happy Halloween!
Town Gears Up For Election Day
On Nov. 5, voters are encouraged to check off their choices on the ballot. This year’s voting day will bring with it a welcomed rise in participation, as Jim Letterie, John Munson, and Kurt Millar vie for the precinct 2…
News Briefs
Notice of Public Meeting On Traffic Safety In accordance with GL c.40A, s.11 notice is hereby given that the Winthrop Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. at Town Hall in…
Judy Racow Will Be Honored by the Horses and Heroes Foundation
On Nov. 2, Winthrop resident, Officer Judy Racow will be honored for her bravery, by The Horses and Heroes Foundation. The non-profit organization, based in Revere, focuses on naming horses after officers from Massachusetts who are recipients of the Trooper…
WHS Biology Teacher, Meghan Dooley Aims to Bring Cutting Edge, Hands-On Science Labs into the Classroom
Special to the Transcript Local science teachers, including Winthrop High School’s Meghan Dooley, learned how to edit genes using CRISPR during a free professional development workshops by Acera Education Innovation (AceraEI). The goal is for participants to bring this curriculum…
Speaker DeLeo Awarded for Gun Safety Leadership
On October 24th, while attending the 25th anniversary of the Stop Handgun Violence (SHV) celebration, Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo, was presented with a leadership award for his work on gun safety legislation. Since DeLeo has been the Speaker,…
On the Campaign Trail: Matarazzo Seeks Seat on Housing Authority Bd.
My name is Marie Matarazzo and I am a lifelong resident of Winthrop and a tenant at Winthrop Housing. I am the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna Matarazzo of 70 Shirley St. By profession I am a licensed…
Calling All Citizen Scientists! Track the King Tides
Wicked Pissah high tides. Perigean spring tides. King Tides. Choose your favorite name to call the astronomical high tides that occur when the sun and the moon are aligned and the moon is closest to the earth in its orbit. …
School Highlight: Adjustment Counselor Strives to Make School Comfortable for Students
Alessandra Scorzella is no stranger to Winthrop. After growing up in the town and attending Win-throp Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, she found herself back in the district, working as an Adjustment Counselor at the Gorman Fort Banks…