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Real Estate

Winthrop's Priciest August Deed Reaches $750,000 Amid Sparse Price Data

Winthrop recorded 14 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only four listed a sale price, ranging from $50,000 to $750,000 with a median of $220,232 among those disclosed. The period's top sale was 37 Cliff Ave. at $750,000, sold by Robert L. Deeb to BankESB. Pleasant Stree…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

Two Winthrop obituaries were published this week: Blake, Stephen W., 83, who died August 20, 2026, at home; he was born in Winthrop and attended Boston College High School with his twin brother. Connors, Margaret, 80, died August 26, 2026. Both were handled by Ernest P. Caggiano & Son F…

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Real Estate

Winthrop Deed Records Show No Disclosed Sale Prices for August Transfers

Ten deeds were recorded for Winthrop properties between July 31 and Aug. 29, 2026, but none disclosed a sale price, so no price range or median can be reported this month. Five of the 10 transfers involved a bank or mortgage-related entity as buyer or seller, including two deeds from Mo…

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Government · Board of Health

Health board approves new tattoo studio license

Winthrop's Board of Health heard that the town will get $60,000 over two years from a $2 million regional food security grant, approved a new tattoo studio's license, and reviewed plans to possibly link with the Epic hospital records system.

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Schools · School Committee

School Committee Approves Warrants, Facility Requests

The Winthrop School Committee approved two warrants totaling more than $619,000 and three facility-use requests at its August 24 meeting. Members approved warrant SPW 27-3 for $339,908.60 and a payroll warrant for $279,447.89, both by 6-0 roll-call votes with member Darcy not voting.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

Two obituaries of Winthrop residents were published this week: Cooper, Cristina Marie (Barone), 41, of Peabody and formerly of Winthrop, who died August 18, 2026, after a battle with cancer; and Pelletier, Laura, 87, of Winthrop, who died August 21, 2026. Cristina Marie Cooper (Barone) …

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Real Estate

Winthrop's three disclosed home sales span $216,000 to $812,867

Nine property deeds were recorded in Winthrop between July 24 and Aug. 22, but only three disclosed a sale price. Those three ranged from $216,000 to $812,867, with a median of $500,000. The month's top sale was 108 Tafts Ave. at $812,867, sold by David Clougherty to Center Street Lendi…

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