Yes, it’s strange to see the demolition work happening on a portion of the Temple Tifereth Israel property on Veterans Road. The temple has become such a familiar site for long-time Winthrop residents and the Jewish community, led by Temple…
Category: Editorials
Council Meeting Postponed: Council Will Meet Tonight (Thursday)
In the light of the snowstorm that arrived Tuesday afternoon, Council President Peter Gill made the sagacious decision to postpone the regular Town Council meeting and reschedule it for Thursday night. It’s part of the territory of being the Council…
Congratulations, vice President DelVento: Nick Has Been a Fixture on the Council since Its Inceptio
We join with the Town Council and the residents of the community in congratulating Precinct 3 Councilor Nicholas DelVento on his election as the vice president of the Council for 2014. The other councilors voted unanimously for DelVento, who has…
Vanessa Caruccio Hosts Event Jan. 25: Bone Marrow Donor Drive Is Important
One of the best aspects of being part of the fabric of small-town life for a long time is that you get the opportunity to watch some of our students excel in the classroom and on the athletic field and…
Bob Katz’s Nu-tread Anniversary: Resident’s Family Business Is 80 Years Old
We extend a hearty congratulations to Winthrop resident Bob Katz on the 80th anniversary of Nu-Tread Tire and Auto Center, an East Boston business that he has personally presided over for the past 32 years and that has been in…
Cheerleading Fundraiser: Come Join the Fun Saturday Night
We hope Winthrop residents will turn out to support our Winthrop High cheerleading squad at a fundraiser Saturday night at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Our cheerleaders, led by head coach Rachel Mustone, are heading to the National Championships next month…
Councilor Mael’s Victory: His Parking Lot Proposal May Make Sense
Councilor Craig Mael’s made a motion to “have a discussion” about his proposal — which he first unveiled in December — for the possible renting or leasing of parking spaces in town parking lots. Mael’s interesting idea certainly struck a…
A New Beginning: Swearing-in Ceremony Marks Start of New Council
The town’s swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Cummings School was the impressive, dignified event that an inauguration ceremony should be. We commend Town Clerk Carla Vitale for her leadership in making the event a special one for the officials,…
A Big Step for the Town: Economic Development Plan Is Much-needed
The energizing of the Winthrop economy and the rejuvenation of the Winthrop Center business district have been priorities for Town Manager James McKenna and his proposal for a full-scale economic development plan — which was unanimously approved by the Town…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2014
New Year’s Day really isn’t different than any other day of the year. It is a day that has no real significance other than its place on the calendar. However, that lack of meaningfulness also is New Year’s greatest asset. …