Special to the Journal On Tuesday, the Former Mayor of Revere, Dan Rizzo, endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election is set for March 30th…
Year: 2021
Former State Rep. RoseLee Vincent endorses Jeff Turco for State Representative
Special to the Journal On Tuesday, Former State Representative RoseLee Vincent, endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election is set for March 30th with the…
Minimum Wage Should Be at $15.00
In 1971, the minimum wage across the United States, as mandated by federal law, was $1.60. Today, the federal minimum stands at $7.25. One might look at those two numbers and think that because the minimum wage has increased by…
Oregon Leads the Way on Drugs
For more than 50 years, America has been fighting the “war on drugs,†an endeavor that began under the administration of President Richard M. Nixon, who had the avowed purpose of arresting and incarcerating as many Blacks and other minorities as possible, especially…
Letters to the Editor
Clarification Dear Editor, I want to correct the information printed in the Winthrop Transcript last week regarding the letter I wrote to the Town Council which was read at the meeting on January 19, 2021 by Town Council President Philip…
Guest Op-ed: I am supporting Juan Jaramillo for State Representative
By Steven Morabito I met Juan ten years ago, when I first campaigned for Revere City Councillor. He was a high school student who just finished his soccer practice. I introduced myself and he was very inquisitive and asked me…
Obituaries 02-04-2021
Frank Favale, Jr. Worked as a MBTA bus driver Frank A. Favale, Jr., 69, of Winthrop passed away at home on January 23. Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Jacqueline (Skinner) and Frank A. Favale, Sr., he…
Town Council hears Win2030 Presentation, COVID-19 Updates
During its Jan. 19 meeting, the Winthrop Town Council viewed a presentation by Win2030 and received updates from town departments. Council Pres. Phil Boncore opened the meeting with a moment of silence for resident Richard Dimes, who passed away on…
Same-day Delivery Option is now at Winthrop Marketplace
Now offering a delivery option with same day service, the staff at the Winthrop Marketplace is making it more convenient for shoppers who prefer to stay home. One step ahead of everyone else, Store Manager, Chris Wallerce, added the option…
Swinging Dorrs: Maura Scores her 1,000th Point with an Assist from her Sister
Who wrote this incredible script? Aaron Sorkin? For what better way is there to enter the Winthrop High School basketball 1,000-point club than with an assist from your identical twin sister. Senior captain Maura Dorr scored her 1,000th career point…