The Winthrop School Committee met on Dec. 20 in the Harvey Hearing Room of Town Hall, where it honored outgoing Chairman Brian Perrin and outgoing member Phil Boncore. The committee presented distinguished service awards to outgoing Chairman Brian Perrin and…
Month: December 2021
COVID Test Kits Distributed
 Special to Transcript Public Health Director Meredith Hurley and the Town of Winthrop are pleased to announce the distribution of more than two thousand rapid COVID-19 tests to members of the community this past week. Winthrop is one of 102…
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Special to the Transcript Thanks to the help from the Winthrop Fire Department, Santa Claus will be making one of his first stops on Christmas Eve in America right here in Winthrop. This local tradition of Santa riding on top…
GreenStar Herbals Cannabis Recreational Dispensary Opens in Chelsea
The GreenStar Herbals cannabis recreational dispensary officially opened its doors in Chelsea on December 15 at the site of the former King Aurthur’s Lounge. The new, state-of-the-art cannabis facility now offers one of the most extensive selections of organic craft…
Winthrop Police Advise Residents to Be Aware of Scams Targeting Winthrop Retirees
Special to the Transcript Winthrop retirees, please be advised that that a company claiming to be Nationwide is texting Winthrop retirees stating that they have been authorized to make a withdrawal on your behalf on your pension payment. They are…
Have a Merry — and Safe — Christmas
The holiday season usually is the most wonderful time of the year. But Christmas, 2021, is anything but wonderful, even for those of us who are among the most fortunate in our society. Our collective stress and anxiety levels are…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Girls Hockey Team Edges Newburyport The Winthrop High girls hockey team improved to 2-0 on the season with a hang-onto-your-seat, 1-0 victory over Northeastern Hockey League (NHL) rival Newburyport Saturday afternoon at Larsen Rink. “What a game!†said WHS head…
Obituaries 12-23-2021
Paul Joltki GE retiree, Driver for American Cancer Society and Manager of Malden’s St. Peter’s Church Food Pantry Paul C. Joltki, 82, of Winthrop passed away at home on December 18. Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late…