Employees at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined together this year to help prepare students in neighboring communities for the upcoming school year. Nearly 100 children at the 21st Century Afterschool Program in Winthrop, Condon Community Center in South Boston,…
Month: August 2023
Sgt. Ferrucio Romeo Sworn In As Deputy Police Chief
Todd Sacco Holds Campaign Kickoff
FHBC Focuses on Public Relations
By Adam Swift The latest meeting of the Fire House Building Committee (FHBC) on Monday night focused on public relations efforts, as well as the unveiling of a new website with information and frequently asked questions about the proposed project.…
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Notification of Water Main and Drainage Work on Crest Avenue Joseph P. Cardillo and Son Inc. is notifying all residents and businesses on Crest Avenue and the surrounding neighborhoods that a modified afternoon / evening crew shift is being implemented…
Winthrop Parks and Rec Take Advantage of STH/STB Summer Activities
Special to the Transcript This summer over 5,000 community members joined Save the Harbor/Save the Bay (STH/STB) for free harbor island cruises to Georges and Spectacle Islands, including around 45 kids from Winthrop Parks and Recreation. “There’s no better way…
Health Officials Announce First Two Human Cases of WNV in State
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the first two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in state residents this year. One individual is a female in her 70s who was exposed to the…
School Committee Meets With New Gorman Fort Banks Principal
By Adam Swift The School Committee met with new Gorman Fort Banks School principal Mark McAneny Monday night as he put the finishing touches on the beginning of the new school year on Wednesday. McAneny was hired to replace former…
Todd Sacco Announces Candidacy for Councilor-at-Large
Todd Sacco announced his candidacy for councilor-at-large at a campaign kickoff event Aug. 25 at Adriana’s Café. Following is the text of Todd Sacco’s speech to his many supporters at the event: “I am a graduate of Winthrop High School…
September Service Changes Will Allow Crews To Continue Improvement Work Across MBTA System
 Special to the Transcript The MBTA announced service changes in September on the Red, Green, Orange, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Newburyport/Rockport, and Haverhill lines. The MBTA will continue working to improve service reliability across the system. Service changes will take place…