Winthrop Transcript

NeighborHealth promotes safe summer riding through annual Children’s Bike Safety Day

Special to the Transcript — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

NeighborHealth hosted its annual Children’s Bike Safety Day at the East Boston Farmers Market earlier this week, bringing together local families for an afternoon focused on bike safety, healthy outdoor activity and community connection. With support from Boston Children’s Hospital,…

As utility companies seek rate hikes and higher profits, Governor Healey calls for change and swift passage of energy affordability legislation

Special to the Transcript — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Governor Maura Healey today called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded…

Salads score despite recalls

Penny & Ed Cherubino — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

This is a great time of year to add salads to your menu. However, with the recent recalls of lettuce, some of you might be dodging this option. Let us remind you that there are salads from all over the…

Massport to begin Phase 2 of runway safety work at Boston Logan

Special to the Journal — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System…

Town council approves taxi fare hike

Adam Swift — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The town council approved a $2 increase for in-town rides for Winthrop Taxi, the only taxi company within the town’s borders. Winthrop Taxi owner Shawn Cluen said the increase from $8 to $10 for in-town rides is necessary for the…

Council honors Bernard Costigan, Dave Hubbard

Adam Swift — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The town council held a moment of silence at the beginning of its regular meeting last week to honor two residents who made a tremendous impact on Winthrop. Bernard Costigan was a lifelong Winthrop resident and a proud member of…

Eruzione’s Olympic gold featured on CNN documentary, ‘Decades In Sports’

Cary Shuman — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The legend of Winthrop’s Mike Eruzione continues to grow. The 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning captain and the team were featured in the CNN six-part original series, “Decades in Sports,” on Sunday’s telecast. USA Today’s Christine Brennan, one of the country’s…

Support the Winthrop Lodge of Elks

Transcript Staff — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

SUPPORT THE WINTHROP LODGE OF ELKS Dear Friends, Community Partners, and Valued Supporters, For generations, the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078 has stood as a proud and active member of our community — supporting local organizations, assisting families in need,…

Residential PACE: an important tool in the housing affordability toolbox

State Senator Lydia Edwards — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

For many Massachusetts families, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain — not just because of rising housing costs, but because the cost of maintaining a home has become unaffordable. Whether it's replacing a failing heating system, repairing a crumbling…

Winthrop Lodge of Elks End of Summer Kickoff for the building improvement fundraiser

Transcript Staff — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The Winthrop Elks has long been known for its generosity and hospitality to the Town of Winthrop and surrounding communities. Offering its fabulous function facilities for all the good causes that ask. The upgrades to this facility has gone to…