For those who love good old-fashioned political races, incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco and challenger Peter Gill are providing Winthrop residents with spirited and highly visible campaigns for the position of Council President. It’s hard not to notice the many…
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Forum Was a Success: Event Was, as Usual, Highly Informative
All we can say is congratulations to Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, his staff, including event coordinator Barbara Bishop, and the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for sponsoring such an outstanding women’s health forum Tuesday night at the Cummings…
Traffic Happens: An Accident Can Snarl Even the Best-laid Plans
A resident who commutes daily on the Belle Isle Bridge informed us that there was a major traffic jam heading out of town during rush hour recently, but that when the resident tried to use the other route (Revere Street)…
An Interesting Idea: Viewing Meetings on the Web
An interesting idea, first proposed by Council President Jeffrey Turco, is the possibility of televising all Winthrop town government meetings on the Internet so residents will be able to follow developments from the town’s committees and boards on an instantaneous…
Display of Excellence: Perfect MCAS Scores Are a Source of Pride for Our Schools
The ceremony honoring the 23 students who recorded perfect scores on the MCAS exam was evidence that great things are happening in classrooms throughout our school system and is proof that our schools are providing the opportunity to thrive and…
A Fine Debate: Candidates Deliver Their Message
The Town Council President’s debate between incumbent President Jeffrey Turco and candidate Peter Gill certainly lived up to the hype with both candidates delivering their message very well under the spotlight of live television. Turco, whose outstanding performance in the…
Tune in on Monday: Council President Debate is Must-see TV
Many Winthrop residents will be watching Monday night’s debate between Town Council President Jeff Turco and candidate Peter Gill either live on WCAT or on the replays of the debate that will be aired afterwards on the Winthrop cable channel.…
Vigil Was a Success: WPD Supports Victims of Domestic Violence
There was an excellent turnout for the HarborCOV candlelight vigil Tuesday in front of the E.B. Newton School building (Winthrop Cultural Center), the purpose of which was to heighten public awareness of domestic violence issues. Police Chief Terence Delehanty and…
Clarification: New Roadway to Ft. Banks/Gorman School Will Be in the Afternoon Only
We thank our sharp-eyed readers who pointed out that the use of the new access road being planned for the Gorman/Fort Banks School to alleviate traffic problems will be used only during the student dismissal period in the afternoon, not…
Sunny Days Ahead: Beach Restoration Project is on Track
It was great news for those who have been following the Winthrop Beach restoration project with the announcement by the office of the State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs that the DCR can proceed to the permitting of this…