Special to the Transcript If you want to get on the water more this summer, or you’re thinking that it’s finally time to learn to sail, buy that fishing boat, or just spend more afternoons hanging out with friends on…
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Community Gathers to Launch MVES’ 50th Year
Special to the Transcript Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) kicked off its Golden Anniversary on June 24, launching a yearlong commemoration of five decades of service to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. To mark this milestone, MVES…
Council Motions Look at Abandonment Clause, Video Conferencing
By Adam Swift At last week’s town council meeting, Precinct 5 Councilor Joseph Aiello introduced two motions related to council attendance and the use of Zoom or other videoconferencing during council meetings. The council approved Aiello’s motion requisition that the…
Council Seeking Members for New Design Review Board
By Adam Swift The town is looking for volunteers for its new Design Review Board, preferably those with architectural or design experience. “Talking with the town manager, this is something we have both wanted to do, I know it is…
‘Live Music at Logan’ Takes off: Music Meets Travel at Boston’s Gateway
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Mass Cultural Council to bring live music to Boston Logan International Airport this summer. Beginning on July 1, professional musicians and local college…
Local Students in the News
Benchikhi Completes Intensive Capstone Research Project Youssef Benchikhi, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed a senior thesis that is required of all graduating seniors as part of the…
Northeast Voke Students Build Shed for Eddie’s Ranch Animal Rescue
Special to the Transcript Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that 17 Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students teamed up with instructors to construct a new storage shed for a non-profit animal rescue organization in Saugus. Eddie’s Ranch is a…
Lodge of Elks Hosts Fifth Annual Veterans BBQ
Winthrop High Grad Receives Prestigious Media Award
By Adam Swift The editor-in-chief of Winthrop High School’s The Viking Times recently accomplished a rare feat in the world of media. Recent graduate Shannon Raneri received a prestigious Gracie Award for The Viking Times coverage of the town’s recent…
Town Manager Provides Update on Financial Impact Analysis
By Adam Swift A fiscal impact analysis completed by RKG Consultants was recently sent out to the town council. Further discussion of the analysis was expected at Tuesday night’s council meeting, and Town Manager Tony Marino said the full fiscal…