These are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police responded during the period of June 1-June 8. Monday, June 1 1142: A resident came into the station to report that his personal information had been used to ship packages to a…
Month: June 2020
A Tremendous Court Decision
The decision this past Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court extending the rights of gay and transgender workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin,…
And Now, Stinging Jellyfish….
The ocean temperature barely has reached 60 degrees in Boston Harbor and vicinity, but the warnings on our beaches have confirmed what the beachcombers among us have known for a week or so — the dreaded jellyfish have arrived. According to…
Letters to the Editor
On Winthrop Schools Dear Editor, “This is a response to the letter published in the June 11 edition of the Transcript. From the minute school buildings closed on March 13th, Winthrop’s School Department employees have been working tirelessly to create…
Batter up, Baseball’s Back: Winthrop Little League Prepares for June 30 Opening to 2020 Season
Who will hit the first home run of the Winthrop Little League season? Who will pitch the first no-hitter or complete game? And who will be thrown out at second base trying to stretch a gap-single into a double? All…
Obituaries 06-18-2020
Mabel St. George Retired MIT Bookkeeper Mabel J. “Sis†St. George of South Main St., Winthrop passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers on June 11. She was 89 years old. Born in and a lifelong resident of…
Winthrop Marches for Change in Show of Support
Like many other people right now, Elizabeth Tamayo and her sister Kathryn Monahan, felt a strong desire to show their love and support for the Black community. Last Sunday afternoon, the sisters were joined by several hundred others on a…
Eighth Grader Represents Winthrop in Service Project
Earlier this year, eighth grade Hannah Parker, was selected to represent the town of Winthrop in Project 351, a non-profit organization that brings kids from all 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts together for a year long journey of building…
Compost Collection Talks Reach Impasse Over Acreage
By Maxim Tamarov Talks between the Department of Public Works and Black Earth Composting (BEC) have stalled, as what seemed like a win-win deal for Winthrop has proven to be more complicated. A presentation by the Zero Waste Committee at…
News Briefs
MVES Seeks Volunteers for New Social Engagement Program Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking volunteers for its new Social Engagement Program to help improve the health and well-being of isolated older adults in the community by providing meaningful social…