Congratulations are in order for head coach Tracey Martucci and the WHS girls soccer team on their run in the MIAA State Tournament that came to an end Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to St. Mary’s of Lynn. It’s always…
Category: Editorials
Be Sure to Vote : It’s Your Choice….and It’s a Big One
The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
High Marks for Mckenna : Receives Strong Evaluation from Council
Town Manager James McKenna received a strong report card from the Town Council on the evaluation that the nine-member council performs each year. The manager’s performance and leadership abilities are graded in 10 different categories by each member of the…
Big Day Friday for Football
School principals to vote on new divisional alignment Principal Gail Conlon will cast a key vote on Friday that will affect the future of high school football in Massachusetts. There is a chance that the entire playoff format will be…
Letterie’s Been Busy : Winthrop Hospital Has New Project
Councillor James Letterie has certainly been working diligently on behalf of his constituents and the town at large. You could sense the satisfaction Letterie had as he announced that the Planning Board had given a green light to a new…
Texting While Driving : Students Learn First Hand About Its Dangers
WHS Principal Gail Conlon called it “tremendously moving†and Council President Peter Gill said it was “impactful.†Those are descriptions of a video that was shown last Friday at the high school for WHS students. It was a video that…
Trees for the Troops : Honan, Leavy Honor Our Military
We’d run out of space if we had to enumerate all of the noble deeds that Winthrop business owner Richard Honan has performed to honor and recognize the brave Winthrop men and women who have served in our armed forces.…
Forum is Informational : a Great Chance for Residents
One of the most important features of the Town Charter that was so assiduously crafted by its creators was the scheduling of bi-annual, town-wide forums in which our Town Council, Town Manager, and department heads convene to provide an update…
11 Foundation Tailgating : Be Sure to Attend This Fun Event
The 11 Foundation: In memory of Michael Mason will hosts its second Tailgating Party Friday night at the Winthrop Golf Club. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation named in memory of the All-Scholastic quarterback who led Winthrop High…
Shameful Action
When we heard the news that Governor Deval Patrick removed George Anzuoni as Chairman of the Revere Housing Authority, we were stunned and disappointed at this classic misstep and what can only be termed as politics at its worst. In…