Special to the Transcript We’ve all seen the shuttered storefronts, tables and chairs stacked in corners, hand-written signs saying, “Closed Until Further Noticeâ€. Now that the state has begun to re-open, the Winthrop Foundation is doing its part. Last week…
Month: June 2020
Preparations Are Being Made for the Re-Opening of Town Hall
Town Manager Austin Faison said the town is moving closer to the re-opening of Town Hall though no date has been set. “We’re still procuring materials such as our plexiglass set-ups for our internal staff,†said Faison. “That’s what we’re…
Town Provides Latest Update on Coronavirus Situation
The town of Winthrop has received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) of zero additional residents affected by COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in town, as of June 9, to 235; 24 people…
Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts Celebrates 10 Years
For the past ten years Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts has been a mainstay in the local, regional and national dance world providing dance education for beginner through advanced dancers. Founded by longtime dancer and dance instructor, Jessica (Gordon)…
Sen. Markey Receives Major Endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Massachusetts last weeknd announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. “Senator Ed Markey has been a supporter of public education for decades and has consistently fought for adequate…
First Grade Teacher, Joyce English, Retires
When first-grade teacher, Joyce English, imagined retiring, she pictured herself spending her last days in the classroom with her students. Teaching virtually during the last few weeks of her career has been what she has described as a unique experience,…
New Claims for Unemployment Fall by More than 10,000 Over the Previous Week
Massachusetts had 27,034 individuals file an initial claim for standard Unemployment Insurance (UI) from May 24 to May 30, a decrease of 10,584 over the previous week. Since March 15, a total of 924,239 initial claims have been filed for…
Town Releases Notice on Construction
Town officials have released the following construciton schedule for the Center Business District. June 8 to June 11, 2020: Complete construction of the new sewer main on Somerset Ave., between Woodside Ave. and Cottage Park Rd. Construction will occur between…
Updated Guidance for Schools Across the Commonwealth
Last Friday, the Commissioner of Education provided the latest dose of guidance for school districts as they navigate their way through remote learning for the summer programs. For the fall, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is considering…
Winthrop Foundation: Challenges and Opportunities in Uncertain Times
The Winthrop Foundation was founded in May 2019 with a generous $2.5 million appropriation from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), with strong support from Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo and Senator Joseph Boncore. To date, the Foundation has…