During last week’s town council meeting, Public Works Director Steve Calla and Town Manager Tony Marino gave a detailed presentation on the town’s preparation and response to the blizzard that hit the region at the end of February. Much of…
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Yirrell Beach dune construction gets underway
Work is getting underway on the construction of a coastal dune on Yirrell Beach. The construction of the coastal dune is part of the Yirrell Beach management plan, which aims to maintain public access for swimming and recreation, maintain and…
Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Massachusetts set for March 21 at Revere Beach
Get ready to freeze for a cause! On Saturday, March 21, hundreds of brave participants will gather at the historic Revere Beach for the 2026 Revere Polar Plunge. This high-energy event, formerly known as the Nahant Polar Plunge, invites community…
Winthrop Educators rally at ‘Full Court Frenzy’ to celebrate students and highlight commitment beyond the classroom
Special to the Transcript Winthrop educators packed the stands at Winthrop Middle School Thursday night for the “Full Court Frenzy,” a spirited basketball event where teachers and staff came together to cheer on their colleagues and celebrate the community they…
Winthrop Chamber of Commerce to host 34th Annual Business & Community Awards on April 9
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Business & Community Awards on Wednesday, April 9, celebrating the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Winthrop a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.…
Council selects Martin Finn for vacant Precinct 6 seat
Martin Finn will serve as the new Precinct 6 Town Councilor, filling the vacancy left by former precinct councilor John DaRos. Finn was selected to fill the vacancy at last week’s meeting, garnering five votes to fellow nominee Michael Gillespie’s…
Saint Michael’s hosts $10,000 Raffle Dinner
Photos by Marianne Salza Saint Michael the Archangel Parish presented its Saint Patrick’s Day $10K Raffle on March 14, featuring two grand prizes and opportunities to win gift certificates to local businesses, as well raffle baskets. The festivities included dinner,…
Project Bread’s 58th annual Walk for Hunger opens registration
Community Fundraiser Returns to the Boston Common Sunday, May 3 Registration is now open for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, the organization’s signature community fundraiser and one of Massachusetts’ most enduring anti-hunger events, turning compassion into action. Set for Sunday,…
Gov. Healey demands $1,745 refund for residents harmed by President Trump’s tariffs
Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent demanding a $1,745 refund to every Massachusetts household for the financial harm caused by President Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. Data from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee…
Gov. Healey takes action to bring in 10 GW of new energy, save $10 billion and promote energy independence
Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey is setting strong new targets for bringing more energy into Massachusetts and lowering energy bills. The Executive Order she has signed outlines her all-of-the-above approach to energy supply and directs her administration to…