Special to the Transcript Marie Matarazzo has announced her intent to run for Library Trustee. The following is her statement. “My name is Marie Matarazzo, I am a lifelong resident of the Town of Winthrop. By profession, I am a…
Month: October 2021
MassDOT Announces Launch of New Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
Baker-Polito Administration Declares October ‘Massachusetts Cranberry Month’
Continuing the Commonwealth’s support of cranberry farmers and encouraging Massachusetts residents to purchase locally produced cranberry products, Governor Charlie Baker today declared October as “Massachusetts Cranberry Month.†Massachusetts is the oldest cranberry growing region in the country. There are approximately…
General Colin Powell
The death this past week of General Colin Powell at the age of 84 removes from our country one of the most outstanding persons ever to serve the United States. Colin Powell was both a soldier and a statesman. What…
Get Your Booster Stat
With the FDA and the CDC recommending that already-vaccinated Americans over a certain age and with certain medical conditions receive booster shots, we urge all of our readers who qualify to receive a booster to do so as soon as…
Letter to the Editor
Supports Letterie Dear Editor, When evaluating a candidate for elected office, for any level of government, I search for someone with character, common sense, and creativity. In the case of Winthrop’s 2021 Town Council President race, Jim Letterie is the…
Guest Op-Ed: Preparing for the Realities of Our New Economy
By Anthony D’Ambrosio Over the past few months, amid the return to in-person schooling and the beginning of the fall, you might have made a few of the following observations: • Your grocery bill has gone up, with beef, pork,…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Tops Northeast, 2-1 The Winthrop High boys soccer team earned a 2-1 victory in a match with non-league rival Northeast Regional last Thursday at Miller Field. After battling to a nil-nil deadlock through the first half, the…
Winthrop Football Falls to Peabody, 35-21
The Winthrop High football team was flying high in the first half and had momentum on its side. Cam Martin had delivered touchdowns on both sides of the ball, one on a 19-yard return of an interception, known widely as…
Council Swears in Wiley As Acting Fire Chief
On Oct. 5, the Winthrop Town Council met in the Harvey Hearing Room of Town Hall, where Winthrop Fire Capt. Scott Wiley was promoted to Fire Chief. The meeting was broadcast live on WCAT, and residents could participate in person…