What a fascinating discussion it was by the Town Council about the various fees that are charged by the town for various permits, certificates, inspections, and other town services. Residents watching on WCAT had to be impressed by how the…
Category: Editorials
Congratulations, Dave: Former WHS Hoop Coach Now at St.Mary’s
Dave Brown was too good at what he does – coaching basketball and building a winning program – to stay on the sidelines for long, so it is not unexpected that he has been named the head coach of the…
Great Event Saturday: Family Fun Night Benefits Parks Committee
Just a reminder that the Winthrop Parks Committee will be holding its Family Fun Night fundraiser Saturday at the Cottage Park Yacht Club beginning at 5 p.m. If ever an event looked like a “fun” one on paper, it is…
Markey, Gomez Carry Winthrop: Congressman, Newcomer to Square Off
We congratulate U.S. Senate candidates, Congressman Edward J. Markey and Gabriel E. Gomez, on their impressive statewide victories in the Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday. It was great to see our our congressman, who has represented the district for 37…
Winthrop Parks Committee Family Fun Night: Event is Set for May 11 at the Winthrop Y.C.
The success of sustaining an annual fundraiser usually depends on how the first one proceeds and that’s why we’re hoping that Dawn Sullivan and the Winthrop Parks Committee will draw a sizable turnout to the first annual Winthrop Fun Night…
Winthrop’s Song: Another Reason for Pride in Winthrop
If you weren’t able to get the Winthrop Cultural Council’s annual celebration Tuesday night, you missed a great rendition of Winthrop’s “song†that was performed by the Winthrop High School Vocal Vikings to the delight of those in attendance. We…
The Honorable Justice Albert Conlon: First Justice Has a Local Connection
We were in attendance at Law Day program in Lynn for one of our sister publications and it was great to see the Honorable Justice Albert Conlon, who presides over the Lynn District Court, taking such a key leadership position…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday: Our Congressman,Ed Markey,is a Candidate for U.S. Senate
For the second time in the span of a few years, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to elect a United State Senator in a special election. This Tuesday, April 30, is the primary election for the Senate seat that…
An Unspeakable Tragedy
Perhaps I am still in sense of shock as the details and the reality of the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday sink into my mind. One is almost immune when one hears about civilian…
Right Decision on Casino Mitigation: Town Needs Advice for a Complicated Issue
Town Manager James McKenna once again has the town traveling on the right path with his decision to bring in a well-established law firm to sit down with Suffolk Downs officials and execute a casino mitigation package. The Council approved…