The Winthrop Republican Town Committee presented an extremely informative and successful Meet the Candidates Night last Thursday at the Point Shirley Association. Fifteen local candidates participated including Council President candidates Phil Boncore and Jim Letterie; Council Candidates: Rob DeMarco, Richard…
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DPH Urges Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as…
ABCD Says Low-Income Residents Face Perfect Storm as Home Heating Costs Rise, Winter Cold Descends
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…
Northeast Metro Tech Building Project Wins Support from Voters in North Reading, Stoneham
Supt. David DiBarri and the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee are pleased to announce that the Town of North Reading and the Town of Stoneham have voted to support the District’s proposal for a new state-of-the-art school building. Voters at…
Jim Letterie Announces Candidacy for Council President
Special to the Transcript James Letterie is seeking the office of Town Council President. The following is his statement: “I would like to formally announce my candidacy for Council President for the Town of Winthrop. Please trust in me to…
Council President Phil Boncore Seeks Re-Election
Special to the Transcript Stating that he wants to continue providing leadership to the Town of Winthrop for the next two years, Town Council President Phil Boncore has officially announced his candidacy for re-election on Tuesday, November 2. The following…
Pascar to Run for Precinct 3 Council Seat
Special to the Transcript Amy Pascar has announced her intention to run for Town Council Precinct 3. The following is her statement. “My name is Amy Pascar And I am running for Winthrop Town Council Precinct 3. I was born…
Marie Matarazzo to Run for Library Trustee
Special to the Transcript Marie Matarazzo has announced her intent to run for Library Trustee. The following is her statement. “My name is Marie Matarazzo, I am a lifelong resident of the Town of Winthrop. By profession, I am a…
MassDOT Announces Launch of New Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…