After listening to Superintendent of Schools John Macero eloquently present the options for new school construction vs. renovation, and viewing the cost numbers, it’s clear that the construction of a new school for grades 6-12 is the best solution to…
Category: Editorials
Viking Pride at $750,000 Mark Large Donation Milestone
The numbers are simply astounding in our news story that the Viking Pride Foundation — an organization that was started to help students with athletic user fees — has reached the $750,000 mark in donations to our town. That’s right:…
Welcome to Our New CFO: Timothy Gordon Steps into Key Position
We knew that Town Manager James McKenna had a very important announcement to make at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting because it was moved to the very top of the agenda just moments after the Pledge of Allegiance. McKenna announced to…
Casino Bombshell
The possible re-entry of Las Vegas casino billionaire Steve Wynn into the bidding of the only Greater Boston area casino license has created a new twist into what was thought to be an almost certain lock by the owners of…
Thank You, Pat Mcgee
We want to take this opportunity to thank Pat McGee for her 33 years of outstanding service as the boys track coach at Winthrop High School. Pat McGee is an inductee in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Hall of Fame,…
Happy Thanksgiving : a Day for Families
All across the United States, Americans will be traveling far and wide to visit their families and loved ones to spend Thanksgiving Day, our unique, national holiday that celebrates nothing in particular. But that is the beauty of Thanksgiving. We…
Congratulations Jim Costin : New Belle Isle Seafood a Dream Come True
Congratulations are in order for Jim Costin on the opening of the brand new Belle Isle Seafood, located just 500 feet away from his previous location, but a world away from the previous landmark restaurant which was not much more…
Let’s Go Winthrop……… Beat Revere!!!
As we are writing this, the forecast for Thanksgiving Day is for sunny skies and temperatures in the 50s  great weather for watching our Winthrop Vikings tackle their traditional holiday archrival, Revere, at the latter’s Harry Della Russo Stadium at…
Veterans Ceremony Was Very Meaningful : Town Shows Its Appreciation to Veterans
A large crowd turned out at Town Hall for the annual Veterans Day ceremony Sunday honoring our veterans and their service in defending our country. It was a touching and well-done ceremony that demonstrated the respect, admiration, and appreciation the…
Great Night Next Wednesday : Mike Eruzione’s Name Will Adorn the Hockey Rink
Mike Eruzione’s college hockey coach at BU, Jack Parker, is coming to town and there will be many, many Winthrop residents on hand next Wednesday, November 21, when the town pays tribute to our Olympic gold medalist by naming the…