By Adam Swift Susan Gibbons was formally introduced as the school district’s new Director of Pupil Personnel Services to the school committee at its meeting Monday night. Gibbons officially began her new job on July 1. She previously worked in…
Month: August 2025
Local Leaders Support Governor Signing Updated Shield Law
Special to the Transcript Last week, Governor Maura Healey signed the updated Shield Law, which prevents the disclosure of sensitive data, such as a physician’s name, and formally establishes that abortions are to be provided in emergencies due to medical…
Healey Announces Successful Closure of all Hotel Shelters, Ends State of Emergency
Special to the Journal The final hotel shelters closed last week, months ahead of schedule, saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars Governor Maura Healey is announcing that the final hotel shelters in Massachusetts are closed, months ahead of schedule.…
Winthrop is a Purple Heart Community
By Transcript Staff The Winthrop Lodge of Elks was the scene last Thursday, August 7, of a ceremony marking the acceptance of Winhrop as a Purple Heart Community. Winthrop Veterans Service Officer Phil Ronan had petitioned the Purple Heart Society…
Sen. Lydia Edwards holds Campaign Reception at The Tall Ship Boston
Special to the Transcript Sen. Lydia Edwards hosted a campaign reception Aug. 6 at The Tall Ship Boston. A tremendous crowd of supporters from across the district joined Sen. Edwards at the event that was held at the exciting outdoor…
Elizabeth Polino
We were among many of our fellow long-time residents who were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Elizabeth Polino. Together with Jim, her husband of 52 years, Elizabeth founded Highland Real Estate in 1977, soon establishing Highland as…
A Wonderful Event
We wish to briefly mention the recent 18 for 9 Golf Tournament at the Winthrop Golf Club that raised funds for the Coach Robert DeFelice Student-Athlete Scholarship at Winthrop High School. Bob DeFelice was a legend who was a part…
WWII Ended 80 Years ago this Week
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was on August 14, 1945, that Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in a radio address to his nation that also was broadcast around the world.…
Signs of Summer’s End
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. Despite a tough start (when it rained every weekend), the weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities — and the weatherman is predicting…
Obituaries 07-14-2025
Rosalie “Ro” Sarro Retired nurse, avid sports fan and gardener Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Thursday August 14th from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262…