Month: November 2023
The Life and Times of John H. Orrall
At the onset of World War II, Winthrop High School graduate of 1942, John (Jack) H. Orrall, left his studies at the University of New Hampshire to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he served in the 533rd…
Edwards Receives The Thomas M. Menino Award
Ingleside Park Tennis Courts To Be Dedicated to John Domenico
By Adam Swift The tennis courts at Ingleside Park will be dedicated and named after former Winthrop High School Principal and tennis coach John Domenico. Last week, the Town Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the town’s memorials committee to…
News Briefs
32nd Annual Holiday Lighting Set for Nov. 24 The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is so looking forward to our 32nd Annual Holiday Lighting. Join us on Nov 24 from 4:00-6:00 to see Winthrop Center-French Square transformed into a twinkly-wonderland, complete…
A Culinary Extravaganza at Sarma Unveils The Secrets of Boston’s #1 Restaurant for Local Girl Scouts: Girl Scout Troop Immersed in a Five-Star Dining Experience
Special to the Transcript In a remarkable culinary journey, members of the local Girl Scout Troop 70227 were treated to an unforgettable day at Sarma, Greater Boston’s top-ranked restaurant. Sarma opened its doors to the troop, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes…
United Way of Massachusetts To Partner With Local Nonprofits in Winthrop and Beyond
Special to the Transcript United Way of Massachusetts Bay President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Giannino recently unveiled a list of 124 organizations that will partner with United Way in a first-of-its kind effort to eradicate the conditions that lead…
Metropolitan Beaches Comm. Holds First Meeting In-Person Since Shutdown
Special to the Transcript For the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission gathered on Beacon Hill on October 31 for an in-person hearing on the state of the region’s beaches. This was also the first opportunity…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Residents Make Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology The following local students have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Summer 2023 semester. * Raymond Borden of Winthrop, Mass. * Eli Geldhof of Winthrop,…
EBNHC Launches New Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service
Special to the Transcript East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, gathered with city, state and community leaders last week, to officially announce the opening of its new Behavioral Health Urgent Care…