Month: October 2020
Beloved Mailman Tom Vreeland Is Remembered by Community
Last Sunday, October 18th, Winthrop lost beloved mail carrier, Tommy Vreeland. At just 46-years-old, Vreeland passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. As the only child, he leaves behind a mother who thought the world of him and many friends in…
Hair’s To Richie B. Bianchino Opens New ‘Bah Bah’ shop
Richie Bianchino feels right at home and rightfully so. The former Winthrop High School football and basketball player and assistant coach of the Vikings’ 2011 state championship basketball team has opened a new barbershop at 51 Revere Street, his third…
Town Gears Up For Election Day
Winthrop volunteers and town employees are gearing up for election day, set for November 3, 2020. Since September 1st, 624 new voters have been added, and hundreds of voter registrations have had to be corrected. There are a total of…
Board of Health Recommendations for Safe Halloween Celebrations
Since Winthrop is currently designated as a high-risk community for COVID-19 transmission by the Mass. Department of Public Health, the Board of Health would like to remind Winthrop residents to use precautions such as wearing a face covering, avoiding large…
News Brief
MVES Continues Services to Older Adults While most have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental health conditions, such as depression, which is the most common ailment in this age group, as well as anxiety,…
Town Confirms Two Case Clusters
Special to the Transcript Public Health Director Meredith Hurley, Town Manager Austin Faison and Police Chief Terence Delehanty are urging residents to get tested for COVID-19 after two case clusters were identified in town. As of Saturday, Oct. 24, town…
Officials Urge Continued Vigilance as COVID-19 Risk Level Stays High
Special to the Transcript Town officials report that the Town of Winthrop has been designated a high risk community by the state since Aug. 19. As always, health officials are strongly urging all residents to be vigilant in combating COVID-19.…
Business Highlight: Championship Physical Therapy
Since August 2, 1992, the staff at Championship Physical Therapy have been helping patients from all ages overcome orthopedic injuries and achieve pain relief. Over the years, owner Bill Squires and his passionate staff have built a clientele while remaining…
U.S. Attorney Announces Appointment of District Election Officer to Monitor Integrity of Election Polls
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Eugenia Carris will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020, general election. AUSA…