July was THE hottest month on record in the United States For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that…
Category: Editorials
Residential PACE: an important tool in the housing affordability toolbox
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…
Support the Winthrop Lodge of Elks
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,…
Dave Hubbard
Long-time residents of our community were saddened to learn of the passing of G. David “Dave” Hubbard this past week. Dave served our community in countless capacites over the course of more than six decades, most notably as Town Meeting…
Signs of Summer’s End
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row…
Guest Op-Ed: In Appreciation of Dave Hubbard
From the WIHA Officers and Board of Directors The life of G. David Hubbard II (Dave) was filled with honor and achievement. Dave’s love for Winthrop was evident in his remarkable service to the Town: Town Moderator, Boy Scout Leader,…
The new fire station is becoming a reality
The new fire station is becoming a reality With the recent announcement that the bids are out for the new Winthrop fire station that will be built on the site of the former Winthrop Middle School (which originally was the…
Joe Clark
Long-time Winthrop residents were saddened to hear of the passing last week of Joe Clark, one of the most-esteemed residents of our community. Joe was a Winthrop guy through-and-through, a graduate of the Winthrop High Class of 1959 who raised…
Maryalice Sharkey
Residents also were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Maryalice Sharkey, who served our community as a long-time teacher and then as a member of the School Committee. Maryalice brought an unmatched drive and zeal to everything she…
Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before…