Last Friday evening, after a senior year that ended abruptly, the class of 2020 was finally able to receive their diplomas. On a perfect summer night, a day late due to weather and over a month late due to the…
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July Street Sweeping Starts Monday, July 27 The Town of Winthrop conducts Street Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April through October between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the…
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On Wednesday, July 22, Winthrop Town Manager Austin Faison added his name to a list of 18 mayors and town managers from Massachusetts in a pledge to end systemic racism and police violence. Faison joins municipal leaders of Arlington, Ashland,…
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Town Manager Austin Faison reports that a new water and sewer rate will be reflected on customersâ€TM bills next month. Water/sewer bills dated August 3 will be based on the new combined water and sewer rate of 23ドル.65. This is…
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“Race is the child of racism, not the father.†– Ta-Nehisi Coates This week, we continue our conversation with Town Manager Austin Faison. Q. When you were growing up, who were your Black heroes? Who are your Black heroes today?…
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Special to the Transcript The following law enforcement leaders have been named to the Fisher College Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS in CJ) Academic Advisory Board; Chelsea Chief of Police Bryan Kyes, Winthrop Chief of Police Terry Delahanty,…
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the town of Winthrop of two additional residents affected by COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in Winthrop to 297 with 24 deceased, 22 isolated and 251 recovered. The COVID-19…
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East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) has opened new branches in Salem and Woburn and is targeting a late summer opening of EBSBâ€TMs third branch in Brookline. “We are very excited to be expanding our footprint within these communities. All these…
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Special to the Transcript On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the nationâ€TMs most significant legislation regarding the civil rights of people with disabilities, the MBTA reaffirms its commitment to being a leader in accessible public transportation. “Thanks…
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The U.S. Attorneyâ€TMs Office and the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have partnered with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to educate senior citizens in Massachusetts about COVID-19 scams and other fraud targeting the aging population. Through…
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