Last Friday evening, after a senior year that ended abruptly, the class of 2020 was finally able to receive their diplomas. On a perfect summer night, a day late due to weather and over a month late due to the…
Month: July 2020
News Briefs
July Street Sweeping Starts Monday, July 27 The Town of Winthrop conducts Street Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April through October between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the…
Faison Joins Mass. Town Managers, Mayors in Pledge against Racism
On Wednesday, July 22, Winthrop Town Manager Austin Faison added his name to a list of 18 mayors and town managers from Massachusetts in a pledge to end systemic racism and police violence. Faison joins municipal leaders of Arlington, Ashland,…
Officials Announces New Water and Sewer Rates
Town Manager Austin Faison reports that a new water and sewer rate will be reflected on customers’ bills next month. Water/sewer bills dated August 3 will be based on the new combined water and sewer rate of $23.65. This is…
Let’s Talk about Race: A Conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison – Part III
“Race is the child of racism, not the father.” – Ta-Nehisi Coates This week, we continue our conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison. Q. When you were growing up, who were your Black heroes? Who are your Black heroes today?…
Chief Delahanty, Area Leaders to Guide Masters Program in Criminal Justice
Special to the Transcript The following law enforcement leaders have been named to the Fisher College Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS in CJ) Academic Advisory Board; Chelsea Chief of Police Bryan Kyes, Winthrop Chief of Police Terry Delahanty,…
Town Updates Latest Numbers of COVID-19
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the town of Winthrop of two additional residents affected by COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in Winthrop to 297 with 24 deceased, 22 isolated and 251 recovered. The COVID-19…
East Boston Savings Bank Opens Three New Branches
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) has opened new branches in Salem and Woburn and is targeting a late summer opening of EBSB’s third branch in Brookline. “We are very excited to be expanding our footprint within these communities. All these…
Americans with Disabilities Act’s 30th Anniversary: MBTA Highlights Progress and Upcoming Accessibility Projects
Special to the Transcript On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the nation’s most significant legislation regarding the civil rights of people with disabilities, the MBTA reaffirms its commitment to being a leader in accessible public transportation. “Thanks…
U.S. Attorney, FBI Team with American Association of Retired Persons’s for Tele-Town Hall on COVID Scams Targeting Seniors
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have partnered with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to educate senior citizens in Massachusetts about COVID-19 scams and other fraud targeting the aging population. Through…