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…
Category: Editorials
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…
New High School: It’s the Best Option for All
The Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee is weighing options for the future construction or renovation of our schools and the sentiment seems to be leaning toward the construction of a brand new high school on the site of the current…
Great Turnout for Warren: House Speaker DeLeo Tells Local Democrats of His Support for Her Candidacy
The appearance of U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren at the Democratic headquarters in Winthrop Center was certainly an exciting and well-attended event. We’ve always known that Winthrop is a town that enjoys its politics and that there are many educated…
Students and Deleo: Session with Speaker Was Informative
Speaker Robert A. DeLeo took time from his busy schedule to come to the high school and talk about the importance of the voting process and how those who are age 18 right now (or who will turn 18 by…
Football for Real: Turn out to Support Our Vikings Vs. Saugus
We loved the annual Fall Fest that was held Saturday at Ingleside Park and coordinated by Parks and Recreation Director Sean Driscoll and his staff. With Mother Nature providing a summer-like day, parents, families, children, and residents had a great…
Senior Center Renaming : A Large Crowd Turns out to Salute DeLeo
In the history of Winthrop there have been many deserved tributes to residents. But the dedication ceremony for the renaming of the Winthrop Senior Center, which now will be known as the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center, has to rank…
Golf Course’s Future : McKenna Looking Ahead to 2014
Town Manager James McKenna has laid the groundwork for the approach the town will take when the Winthrop Golf Club’s lease of the golf course land with the town ends in April, 2014. (The lease was recently extended by one…
Vitale Getting Ready : Town Clerk’s Office Prepares for Election
Town Clerk Carla Vitale is getting her staff and poll workers ready for one of the most watched elections in years. Knowing the political nature of our town and the incredible U.S. Senate race between Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth…