As of Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Massachusetts Department of Health has reported zero new cases. Since the Oct. 6 Town Council meeting, the Town of Winthrop has been notified of nine additional coronavirus cases. There have been a total of…
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News Briefs
Making Strides Against BreAst Cancer Walk set for Oct. 18 For the 25th year, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo will serve as the Grand Marshal this week in the annual Making Strides Against Brest Cancer Walk – held this year…
Upcoming Schedule of Work in the Center Business District
The following is a summary of the work completed last week and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. (contractor) has scheduled for the next two weeks for the Center Business District. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due…
AG Healey Announces Statewide Voter Protection Initiative
With a clear message that her office will protect the right to vote in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey today announced major initiatives to ensure election integrity in the weeks leading up to November 3. “As Election Day approaches, I…
CWA Members Win New Agreement at WGBH
Communications Workers of America Local 1400 has reached a tentative agreement with WGBH on a new three-year contract covering 240 workers at the public broadcasting station. The agreement includes substantial improvements over the previous contract, which expired in February of…
Police Blotter 10-15-2020
The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates: MONDAY, SEPT. 28 An officer issued a parking ticket to a motor vehicle (MV) that had been parked overnight in the 15…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-Win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Candidates Who Believe in Science Dear Editor, As a voter and a patient, I know that it is critical to support candidates who believe in science and believe in the work being done day in and day out by…
Obituaries 10-15-2020
Theodore Bernstein Owned Bernstein Electric, Inc. of Chelsea Theodore J. Bernstein, 86, of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea and Winthrop, beloved husband of Judy Bernstein, died October 12 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers. Born in Chelsea, the son of the…