Author: Transcript Staff
Swope Picked to Serve as Council VP
By Adam Swift Suzanne Swope is the new Winthrop Town Council Vice President. Swope was unanimously elected to the position by her fellow council members at last week’s meeting. She is the Precinct 4 Councilor, and served on the school…
Town Manager Addresses Questions About Tax Bills
By Adam Swift Town Manager Tony Marino addressed questions about the Fiscal Year 2026 property tax bills and the impact of last year’s school override vote at last week’s town council meeting. “We couldn’t bill for the school override until…
Enrollment up in Winthrop Schools
By Adam Swift School enrollment is at its highest level in years, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard informed the school committee as part of her superintendent’s report at Monday night’s meeting. “Our enrollment is up to 2,000 students, that is…
News Brief
St. John’s Episcopal to Host Screening of Award-Winning Documentary ‘SUGARCANE’ St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a free community screening of the acclaimed documentary SUGARCANE as part of the film’s national “Faith Community Tour.” This event follows a significant local…
Winthrop Police Host Successful Holiday Events
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Police Department recently held a variety of successful holiday events, including the annual toy drive. The annual toy drive was organized and hosted by Winthrop Police in collaboration with Winthrop Public Schools and school…
Following ICE Shooting of Renee Good, Pressley and Markey Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers
Special to the Transcript Following the horrific ICE shooting of Renee Good, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026. The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act builds on…
Museum of African American History Marks?a Century of Black History Commemorations
Special to the Transcriptl In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Still Time to Get Flu Shots for Yourself and Your Children
An estimated 7400 Americans already have died from the flu this season. Although most deaths occur among senior citizens, young children are the next most-vulnerable group. The tragedy is that almost all of these deaths would have been preventable if…