By Adam Swift As was largely expected last week, the town council voted to maintain a uniform tax rate for residential and commercial/industrial properties for Fiscal Year 2026 at its meeting last week. As has been the case in past…
Vikings Travel to Revere for Annual Thanksgiving Game
By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High School football travels to Harry Della Russo Stadium Thursday for a renewal of the Thanksgiving series with Revere High that dates to 1913. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. The Vikings will be taking the…
John DaRos Resigns Council Seat
By Adam Swift Precinct 6 Town Councilor John DaRos announced his resignation from the council at the end of last week’s meeting. DaRos said that because of positive professional obligation, he was resigning from his seat, effective at the end…
News Brief
Winthrop Kicks Off Holidays with Small Town Big Lights Festival The holiday season officially begins in Winthrop with the “Small Town Big Lights” Holiday Lighting Festival. The free community event is scheduled for Friday, November 28th, from 4:00 p.m. to…
Town Addressing Water Bill Concerns
Staff Report The town’s water department, as well as the town manager’s office, has seen an increase in water and sewer bill complaints, according to Town Manager Tony Marino. Marino said the town is working towards installing new meters and…
Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association Presents its 2025 Ornament
Special to the Transcript There is something so special about living in our coastal community during the holidays. From the WIHA buoy tree at Crest Ave to the lighted rigging on the sailboats moored in the harbor, to individual neighborhoods,…