From Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo to Town Manager James McKenna to Airport Hazards Committee Chairman Anthony Majahad, to virtually every resident in Winthrop, there is much anticipation about the upcoming release of the Massachusetts Department of Health…
Category: Editorials
Citizen Input Wanted: Evaluation of Superintendent Macero a Community-wide Process
We applaud the efforts of School Committee Chairman Gary Skomro, who is leading the public evaluation of the job performance of Superintendent of Schools John Macero, to seek input from the community in this important process. Gary believes that this…
Congratulations, IGNACIO: NEC South Coach Award Deserved
The Winthrop High School girls basketball program is back on the map and we’re so pleased that the other coaches in the Northeastern Conference have recognized Winthrop coach Ignacio Oyola as its Coach of the Year. The Winthrop High girls…
The American Dream for the Newest Americans
The American Dream has always concluded with a resident from another country raising his or her hand and officially transitioning to a naturalized American citizen. However, more often than not, the American Dream in Winthrop has stopped short of becoming…
Winthrop Playmakers: Group is Observing Its 75th Anniversary as a Town Institution
We join with the entire community in congratulating the Winthrop Playmakers on its 75th year in our town. For decades, the local community theater organization has brought much enjoyment to our residents through its many shows and productions at its…
Transformation Underway: New Use for Hospital Site Ready in 2014
We learned from a presentation at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting by James P. Roberston of Origen Property and Jason Robertson (no relation) of The Gralia Group that the new assisted living residential community on the site of the…
Winthrop Fared Well: DPW, Town Officials Were Well-prepare
The Blizzard of 2013 was every bit as big and far-reaching as predicted by local meteorologists. Our Town of Winthrop was well-prepared and rebounded well from the fifth-biggest storm in this region’s history. Respecting the forecast for a monumental snowstorm,…
Speaker DeLeo Does It: $25,000 Grant Will Help Local Businesses
Fresh off the success and joy of its Awards Night and Kickoff Gala, the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce enjoyed another positive boost, that being the tremendous opportunity that Speaker Robert A. DeLeo has given to the Chamber through his securing…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of our outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
Speaker DeLeo Delivers Once Again: Meeting with New Logan Chief Tom Glynn Was Productive
Sometimes the best way to accomplish your goal is the most direct way and that’s what Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo did to realize his goal of opening up a dialogue between the communities he represents and new…