Month: March 2025
Lodge of Elks Annual Installation Dinner
Council President Addresses Proposed Fire Station Cost
By Adam Swift Monday night, the Firehouse Building Committee held its second-to-last meeting before the $38.5-million debt exclusion vote for a new fire station at the site of the old middle school on Saturday, April 5. Polls will be open…
Winthrop Council Approves Chelsea Admission to Regional Dispatch Center
By Adam Swift The Winthrop Town Council unanimously agreed to a revised intermunicipal agreement that will allow Chelsea to join the Metro North Regional Emergency Communications Center (MNRECC) alongside Winthrop and Revere. The agreement will open up more grant funding…
Town Council holds Moment of Silence for Norma Gobiel
Staff Report The town council held a moment of silence at its regular meeting last week in honor of Norma Gobiel. Gobiel served as the executive assistant to the Superintendent of the Winthrop Schools for 35 years, retiring in 2010.…
News Briefs
Spring Craft Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church set for April 12 The April 9 deadline for pre-ordering a Lobster Lunch-to-Go ($25) is fast approaching as St John’s Episcopal Church, 222 Bowdoin Street in Winthrop, prepares for their annual community…
Winthrop Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony Set for April 17
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is proud to host its 33rd Chamber and Community Awards Night, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and businesses in our community. The event will take place on Thursday,…
Women In Winthrop Forum set for Saturday, March 29
Staff Report Winthrop is propelled in many aspects by women. As Women’s History Month winds down, Winthrop Working Together is hosting “Women in Winthrop” to highlight several women in leadership roles in town politics, operations, business and civic engagement. The…
State Rep. Turco Named House Vice Chairman of Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal Affairs Committe
Special to the Journal Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco has received his committee assignments for the new legislative session, including being named a Chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “I am honored that Speaker Mariano has selected…
April transit disruptions on the T:
Green, Blue, Red, and Commuter Rail affected Special to the Transcript The MBTA today announced service changes in April on the Green, Blue, Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Lowell, Franklin/Foxboro, Red, and Mattapan lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through…