We know our state senator, Anthony Petruccelli, was an excellent athlete himself, having excelled in multiple sports at Boston College High School and continuing his football career at the University of Rochester. He know he was a super baseball player.…
Category: Editorials
Blame Game Not Needed: Town Must Move Forward from Ferry Terminal Issue
We agree with Council President Peter Gill that the town should move forward on the issue of the temporary closing of the Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building because of a minor problem with the grading (not with the facility itself).…
DelVento Seeks Input: Colleagues Should Weigh in on Town Clerk Duties
It was great to see interim town clerk Denise Quist at the Town Council meeting as she takes over this very important post in the town. We feel that Councilor Nicholas DelVento has it right when he asked his colleagues…
Police/Fire Cookout a Success: Our Public Safety Forces Came Through Once Again
They put their lives on the line so we in Winthrop can enjoy the feeling of peace, security, and safety in our homes and on our streets. We speak of the men and women of the Winthrop Police and Fire…
Marie Turner: Winthrop’s Most Dedicated Public Servant
We often write tributes to town officials and civic leaders when they pass. But we will say this up front about the words you are about to read: There is no other person about whom we have written such a…
Powers to the Rescue: Parks Committee Gets Key Push from Councilor
During his time on the Town Council, Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers has demonstrated a keen awareness of how to introduce a good idea, get to the heart of the matter, explain its significance in terms that all residents can understand, and…
Clear Job Description: DelVento Leads the Way
The continuing saga of selecting a Clerk to the Town Council is about to add a new chapter to the already lengthy epic which has seen the Council have a difficult time in keeping a council clerk on board for…
Welcome Home: New WHS Basketball Coach
We talked to new Winthrop High School boys basketball coach Michael DiMarino and he’s certainly excited and enthusiastic about his appointment to the top position in the Vikings’ hoop program. DiMarino has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Dave Brown,…
Congrats, Heather: Winthrop Nine-year Old is Shining in “annieâ€
If you haven’t seen “Annie†at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, we recommend a trip up Route 128 North to the theater-in-the-round. You’ll see Winthrop’s own rising star, nine year old Heather Buccini, performing as one of the…
Pellegriti Speaks: Little League Should Listen
You wouldn’t expect Peter Pellegriti to sit on the sidelines during this recent controversy in Winthrop Little League that led to long-time board member Jack Dowd being dismissed from the organization after 26 years of service. We almost feel like…