By Adam Swift The town is continuing its communication with the state regarding the MBTA Communities Act. The zoning act calls for the creation of zoning allowing for increased multi-family housing in communities with or near MBTA transportation. Under the…
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Town Continues Negotiations on Beach Management Plan
By Adam Swift The town is continuing negotiations with the state over the beach management plan for Yirell Beach. The DEP has taken issue with a mound that the town had historically constructed with sand off the seawall to protect…
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Volunteer for Tax Savings with 2024 Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program Winthrop has introduced a novel opportunity for seniors to reduce their property taxes by volunteering through the 2024 Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Residents aged 60 or older…
Oars in Motion: Greater Boston Veteran’s Inspirational Row Across the Atlantic Begins March 27
Special to the Transcript Bryan Fuller, a Greater Boston veteran and rowing record-holder will shove off from a dock in Charlestown in June, with plans to row from Boston to London as part of a team of four on an…
MassDOT Launches Second Billboard Design Contest for Massachusetts College Students
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety…
United First Church Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Boiled Dinner
Goodwin Appointed Next Police Chief
By Adam Swift Fresh on the heels of Town Council President Jim Letterie’s State of the Town address on Monday, there was a lot of big news about transitions in the town on Monday night, including the resignation of one…
Letterie Delivers State of the Town Address
By Adam Swift During his annual State of the Town address on Monday night, Town Council President Jim Letterie highlighted some of the accomplishments of the past year, as well as laying out goals for the council and town in…
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Winter Play Day With Jeff Jam! Come shake your sillies out and sing with the famous Jeff Jam while also giving your little one(s) time to romp and climb on Project Play’s signature gross motor skill play equipment. Doors open at…
School District Close to Selecting New Elementary ELA Curriculum
By Adam Swift The school district is getting close to choosing a new ELA and reading curriculum for its elementary schools. On Monday night, the school committee approved adding a half day to the current school year calendar on June…