News Briefs

Winthrop Dems To Choose Delegates for DNC

On Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM, Democrats will convene in the Lyceum Room at the EB Newton School, 45 Pauline Street, to elect 10 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Winthrop at the 2023 State Democratic Convention. Any Winthrop registered and pre-registered Democrats may vote and be elected as a delegate or alternate during the caucus.

The 2023 Convention will be on Saturday, September 23rd at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. At the Convention, Delegates will adopt a Party Agenda and/or Platform. Those interested in getting involved with the Winthrop Democratic Committee should contact Catherine DelVento at catherinedelvento@gmail.com.

Annual Deer Island Stroll Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma Walk Set

Individuals living with and affected by scleroderma will join together at 9:00 a.m., on June 10, at Deer Island, 190 Taft Avenue, Winthrop, MA, to take part in the annual Deer Island Stroll – Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walk. Scleroderma is a rare rheumatic disease that affects connective tissue and the vascular system, producing excessive collagen that causes fibrosis in the skin (localized) or in internal organs (systemic sclerosis). The disease can cause disfigurement and disability. For some, it’s life-threatening. There is no known cause or cure. More than 300,000 Americans live with the disease.

This year marks a special occasion for the organization. The National Scleroderma Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1998, the Foundation has been advancing medical research, promoting disease awareness, and providing support to people with scleroderma, their families and support networks for 25 years. For the last 20 of those years, walks have taken place across the country to bring awareness to the disease and raise funds to support the National Scleroderma Foundation’s mission.

“The scope of our work is nationwide,” said Mary Wheatley, CEO of the National Scleroderma Foundation. “And we are grateful to our supporters across the country who are leading the fight against this disease. Our Deer Island Stroll is a special one with walkers, organizers, and volunteers who are incredibly committed and passionate.”

Our local New England Chapter makes a difference in the lives of those living with and affected by scleroderma. The work to help individuals find their best path is happening nationwide and right here in the Boston community. Our walk is an opportunity to celebrate our scleroderma warriors.

Learn more about scleroderma and available resources at scleroderma.org.

Overnight Closure of I-93 Tip O’Neill Tunnel Southbound

 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the I-93 Tip O’Neill Tunnel southbound will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, June 6, at 11:00 p.m. and will re-open on Wednesday, June 7, at 5:00 a.m.  The closure is necessary to allow crews to safely conduct multiple maintenance activities. 

The closure will begin on I-93 southbound at exit 20 (Sullivan Square) and will include on-ramp locations within the tunnel including access to the Tobin Bridge from Route 1 southbound to I-93 southbound and from Storrow Drive to I-93 southbound.  All other tunnel on-ramps will be temporarily closed as well.

Access to I-93 southbound will be open from Albany Street.

Drivers who are traveling through this area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency situation.

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:

• Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.

• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.

• Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.