State-of-the-art facility to house MNRECC, serving Winthrop, Revere, and Chelsea. Special to the Transcript Local leaders gathered on Friday, April 17, to break ground on the restoration of the historic McKinley School, a project that will soon serve as the…
Month: April 2026
Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday April 25 at The Deane Winthrop House
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (W.I.H.A.) invites the public to celebrate Arbor Day, Saturday, April 25 from 11AM to 1PM at the historic Deane Winthrop House, 40 Shirley St. This community gathering celebrates the importance…
News Brief
New Patron Card eRenewal Makes Library Card Renewal Easy Starting April 22, 2026, North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE), which includes Winthrop Public Library and Museum, is rolling out eRenew for public library patrons to renew their library cards from…
Earth Day: Many battles won, but has the war been lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys lacrosse remains undefeated at 7-0 The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team improved to 7-0 this past week with victories of 12-4 vs. Northeastern Conference Lynch Division rival Gloucester last Wednesday and 15-5 over non-league opponent Essex Tech this…
Obituaries 04-23-2026
Janice Goldstein Her life revolved around her family Janice (Shuman) Goldstein of Winthrop entered into rest on April 15, 2026 at the age of 88. The beloved wife of Sumner A. Goldstein; they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in October.…
Annual Chamber of Commerce Community Awards
Special Town Council Meeting Called for 3A Vote
By Adam Swift The town council met for a brief special meeting on Wednesday, April 8 called by Councilors Pat Costigan, Joseph Romano, Paul Reardon, and Martin Finn. Under council rules, a special council meeting can be called by the…
Town Manager Tracks Grant Losses
By Adam Swift At the request of the town council, Town Manager Tony Marino has been tracking the potential loss in state grants to Winthrop because it is not in compliance with the MBTA 3A Communities Act. According to Marino,…
News Brief
Precinct 2 Town Hall Set for April 22 Precinct 2 Town Councilor Kim Dimes will host a community town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, offering residents a platform for open dialogue with local and state leadership. The event…