Winthrop Will Honor 911 Victims and Police The Winthrop Republican Town Committee is organizing a standout honoring 911 victims, the police, fire fighters and first responders who bravely risked their lives to protect us on September 11, and they continue…
Month: September 2020
Progress Reported in Fight Against COVID-19: Reminds Residents to Take Advantage Of Free Testing
Special to the Transcript Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley reported that the Town of Winthrop has made progress in reducing the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community. After reaching a high of 11.4 cases per…
Finance Committee Receives Good News from State
On Tuesday evening, the Finance Committee discussed some recent news they received regarding state aid and Chapter 70 funds. According to Jim Letterie, Chair of the committee, Winthrop will be receiving more than expected, and the amount of $600,795.15 will…
Meet the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations
A motion to form the Winthrop Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (CDICR) was passed by Council at its meeting on July 21. At the Council meeting on Aug. 4, Pres. Phil Boncore announced that the team had been…
Election Volunteer Highlight: Hannah Belcher
Long-time resident, Hannah Belcher, is stepping up and getting involved in the community. In addition to staying updated on town council meetings and her appointment to the Scholarship Committee, Belcher’s most recent effort has been taking on the role of…
Transportation Safety Advisory Committee: Lowering Town Speed Limit “A No Brainerâ€
The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) met on Sept. 2 via Zoom, where it voted unanimously to reduce the town speed limit. In attendance were committee members Police Chief Terence Delehanty, Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, DPW Director Steve Calla and…
Library Directors Provide Update to Council
The Winthrop Town Council met virtually on Sept. 8, where it heard a presentation by the Library Director Dianne Wallace and Asst. Director Mary Lou Osborne. In attendance were members of the Town Council, Town Manager Austin Faison, Asst. Town…
Center Business District Infrastructure Improvements Construction Updates
Special to the Transcript The following is a summary of the work completed last week and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. has scheduled for upcoming weeks. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due to unforeseen site conditions,…
EBNHC Announces Greg Wilmot as New SVP, COO
Last week the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Greg Wilmot has been promoted to the role of senior vice president (SVP) and chief operating officer (COO). Wilmot most recently served as vice president and executive director of…
State Agencies, 13 Communities Find Ways to Cut Construction Costs on Mobility
The MBTA, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massport, the City of Boston, the City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, the Town of Brookline, the City of Everett, the Town of Watertown, the…