The Winthrop High School boys basketball team hung up its 2011 state championship banner at the Holland Gymnasium Tuesday night in a well-orchestrated ceremony Athletic Director Peter Gobiel and WHS Principal Gail Conlon, who served as the mistress of ceremonies,…
Category: Editorials
Casinos in the Forefront: Suffolk’s Bid for License Will Be the Big Story of 2012
Everyone knew that the possibility of casinos coming to Massachusetts would be one of the most watched stories of 2011, and anyone who has been following it knows how huge it’s become and how it will be an even bigger…
Remembering Belle: Longtime Businesswoman Was One of a Kind
Belle Liberman loved people and she loved Winthrop. Belle was a vibrant, energetic woman who was a part of the fabric of our community for many years. She enjoyed being involved in organizations such as the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce,…
A Smart Compromise
There were no easy solutions concerning the Gorman/Fort Banks School access road Council President Jeffrey Turco made the right decision when he opted for a compromise proposal for the construction of an access road for the Gorman/Fort Banks School. Turco’s…
Rink Management: New Team Will Be Put in Charge of Larsen Rink
Town Manager James McKenna announced at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting that he will be bringing in a brand new management team to run the Larsen Rink. The manager obviously has not been pleased that the rink has been showing…
Let’s Go Vikings! Whs Fans Should Demonstrate Class and Restraint for Holiday Classic
Victories over Revere on Thanksgiving Day have become virtually an annual expectation for Winthrop High football fans for the past 35 years. What had been an evenly matched series since its inception in 1913 has become a lopsided rivalry, with…
Don’t Miss Holiday Celebration: Chamber of Commerce Plans Big Event
One of Winthrop’s great traditions continues Friday night in French Square with the 20th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eric Gaynor and Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre are expecting another large gathering for the fun and festive…
Come, Let Us Reason Together: Rift Between Turco and Delvento Was Apparent During Tuesday’s Meeting
Those who either were at Town Hall Tuesday night or watched the Town Council meeting on cable television are aware that there seems to be a rift, a break in friendly relations, between Council President Jeffrey Turco and Precinct 3…
Maggio Will Be Missed: She Has Always Been a Calming Influence
We will miss Councilor Jeanne Maggio’s steady voice and her ability to bring people on both sides of an issue together when she steps down from her seat on the Council in January. A case in point came Tuesday night…
Congratulations
Kneeland’s after-school programs have meant so much to so many families Congratulations are in order for Deborah Kneeland and her For Kids Only program on a successful event held Saturday night at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Deborah is a pioneer…