With the state starting to open in phases, several industries have found themselves adapting to the new norm of group gatherings. On May 18, Gov. Charlie Baker launched the first phase of reopening, which allows houses of worship to resume…
Month: June 2020
Miller Field Nears Completion
In the most recent Miller Field Committee meeting, Co-Chair Jim Letterie, applauded the students from the Northeast Metro Tech High School in Wakefield, for a job well done. “We couldn’t be happier with what the kids from the vocational school…
Update on Center Business District Construction
Special to The Transcript The following is a summary of the work completed and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. (contractor) has scheduled for the next two weeks. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due to unforeseen site…
Winthrop Little League 2020 Season Update
By WLL Board of Directors The Winthrop Little League Board of Directors has been in regular dialogue since Governor Baker announced his plan to reopen Massachusetts to determine what it means for Winthrop Little League. This is how we understand…
Return to School Task Force Formed in Winthrop
As the state starts to reopen, school personnel are standing by awaiting the Department of Education’s next guidelines. To be prepared for the various ways that schools will be attended in the fall, the Winthrop district has formed a return…
Inc.ubate Coworking Expands With Outdoor Space
Since the doors of Inc.ubate Coworking opened in March of 2018, Founder Mike Lucerto has dreamt of having an outdoor space for professionals to gather and work. Two years later, Lucerto found himself faced with opportunity in the midst of…
Spectra Medical Devices Donates Lunch and Flowers to 350 Veterans and Healthcare Workers in Honor of Lawrence Larsen
Spectra Medical Devices Inc. of Wilmington donated lunch and flowers to 350 veteran residents and healthcare workers at the Soldiers Home’ in Chelsea in honor of Memorial Day and the late Lawrence Larsen of Winthrop. Tony Arrigo, CEO of Spectra,…
Council Denies Lieutenant’s Retirement Extension Request
On Tuesday, June 2, the Town Council rejected a request from Winthrop Police Department (WPD) Lieutenant Nancy Dalrymple to continue as a full-time officer past the mandatory retirement age. During the public comment portion of the meeting, WPD Sergeant Sarko…
Council Hears Updates on Policing, Visitors, Budget
On Tuesday, June 2, the Town Council met remotely via Zoom, where it heard updates on issues impacting the community. The Elephant In The Room Town Manager Austin Faison addressed the growing national outrage over the killing of an unarmed…
Family and Children’s Service Diaper Drive Hotline Opens
Help is on the way for vulnerable families who are struggling to access essential baby care items in Lynn and Chelsea. Last week, Family & Children’s Service launched a Diaper Drive campaign to address this critical need. Since then, donations…