Author: Transcript Staff
Town Looks to Remove Unsafe Structure on Grandview Avenue
By Transcript Staff The town is working on taking down an unsafe structure at 242 and 244 Grandview Avenue, according to Town Manager Tony Marino. “This is an old wooden pier/bulkhead structure that is in disrepair,” Marino stated in his…
Town Council asks for Comprehensive Parking and Traffic Study
By Adam Swift The town council is taking steps to address parking and traffic issues in Winthrop. At its most recent meeting, the council approved a motion submitted by Council President Jim Letterie asking that Town Manager Tony Marino seek…
News Briefs
Beatles Tribute Concert at Suffolk Downs Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Historic 1966 Performance To mark the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary August 1966 concert at Suffolk Downs, The HYM Investment Group is hosting a free community tribute concert featuring…
Town Historian David Hubbard, 93
By Cary Shuman G. David Hubbard II, one of the most impactful and well-known residents in the town’s history, passed away on July 28, 2026. He was 93 years old. Mr. Hubbard, who was known warmly as Dave Hubbard, served…
New England Aquarium Applauds Boston Flood Protection Plan, Urges Action to Bring it to Fruition
Special to the Journal Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been…
PROTECT Act Passes in the Legislature, Includes Sweeping Protections for Communities Across Massachusetts
Special to the Journal After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was…
Markey, Pressley Release Report Showing Success of Fare-free Transit in State
Report calls for passage of their Freedom to Move Act, which invests $25 billion in public transit Special to the Journal Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today…
Helping Rescue Animals
By Penny & Ed Cherubino There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and…
Dave Hubbard
Long-time residents of our community were saddened to learn of the passing of G. David “Dave” Hubbard this past week. Dave served our community in countless capacites over the course of more than six decades, most notably as Town Meeting…