The mention by Boston Magazine of Winthrop as a “Top 10 Place to Live†in the Boston area is well deserved, as all of us who call Winthrop our home can attest. Whenever we cross into Winthrop, whether over the…
Category: Editorials
Congratulations Tino: Local Young Man Making His Mark
Congratulations to our favorite son, Valentino Capobianco, on his victory in Tuesday’s election for the position of Democratic State Committeeman. Tino worked very hard on his campaign and his efforts paid off with a tremendous victory, notably in Winthrop where…
Congratulations, Jillian Dempsey: Winthrop Native Nominated for National Award
We join the Winthrop Youth Hockey program and the entire town of Winthrop in congratulating Jillian Dempsey on her nomination for the Patty Kazmaier Award that is given to the nation’s top women’s collegiate hockey player. Jillian is a junior…
Sean Spoke with Passion: Parks and Rec. Dept. Benefits Thousands of Residents
We hope some of Sean Driscoll’s high school football players had the chance to watch Tuesday’s Council Meeting and see their head coach deliver his presentation about the Parks and Recreation Department that he has directed to great heights for…
Rink Can Bring Revenue: Town Council Member Letterie Makes Good Points
Was Councilor James Letterie just showing off (we’re just kidding, Jim) his knowledge of all things Larsen Rink and youth hockey at the special Town Council meeting Tuesday about enterprise funds in the town? Letterie, who is member of the…
Presidential Primary Tuesday: Reminder That There Are Just Two Polling Places in the Town
There is a Massachusetts Presidential Primary on Tuesday and we remind Winthrop voters that only two polling locations will be available, one at the Winthrop Middle School and the other at the Senior Center. Shuttle transportation will be provided for…
Join the Crowd at Mbta Hearing: Every Winthrop Resident Has a Stake
Town Manager James McKenna, Council President Peter Gill, and Chamber Executive Director Eric Gaynor are encouraging all residents to attend a public hearing with MBTA officials Monday night at the Senior Center to air their concerns about the possible cutback…
A Good Idea: Preventative Maintenance Saves Money
Those watching the Council meeting on WCAT Tuesday night saw the appearance of Winthrop’s new Director of Facilities, Gerald Boyle, before the council. Since his appointment, Boyle has been busy touring all town buildings, meeting with school principals and custodial…
A Well Deserved Raise: Our Police Do a Good Job
The Town Council approved a raise for the patrol officers in the Winthrop Police Department Tuesday night. Although we certainly are living in a time of unprecedented budgetary restraints, there’s no question that the pay increase has been well earned.…
Macero Making Mark: Hiring of Assistant Principals Makes Sense
Superintendent of Schools John Macero is in his first full academic year, but he’s certainly stamping his own mark on the school system and its future. Macero has been very visible in his role as the top official of our…