You have to admire the way the Winthrop School Committee responded to the well-orchestrated presentation by Winthrop High sophomore Kelly Russo, who is proposing that music classes added to the high school curriculum. The committee could have said, “Let’s study…
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Congratulations,. Linda Breau: Winthrop Resident Rises to Number Two Post in Chelsea Schools
It’s always nice to recognize the accomplishments of Winthrop residents and we join the Chelsea community in congratulating Linda Breau on her promotion to assistant superintendent of the Chelsea schools. As a result of her excellent work for Chelsea students,…
Music to Our Ears: Student Wants Music Classes in the High School Curriculum
The Displaying Initiative Award of the week belongs to Winthrop High School sophomore Kelly Russo, who will appear before the School Committee tonight to make a presentation asking that a music class be added to the academic offerings at the…
It’s in the Genes: Bo Diaz Follows in Grandfather’s Footsteps
Robert “Bo” Diaz of the Winthrop High football team was this year’s winner of the Ironman Competition that measures the players’ strength, endurance, conditioning, and athleticism. Diaz is the grandson of the late John McGee, who was captain of the…
An Intriguing Idea: Maggio Wants Size of Town Council Reduced to Seven
Town Councilor Jeanne Maggio, who announced last week that she will not be running for re-election, isn’t leaving the Town Council arena just yet. Her comments in an interview that appear in this week’s Sun-Transcript in which she states that…
Phase One is Underway: Belle Isle Bridge Reconstruction Finally has Begun
No one has to tell the commuters who use the Belle Isle Bridge to travel in and out of town that the demolition phase of the bridge reconstruction project has begun. There had been a slight delay with the FAA’s…
A Bold Appointment: Bobbie Finocchio Will Be Energy to the Cummings School
The appointment of Bobbie Finocchio to the position of Principal of the Cummings Elementary School certainly is a bold move by new Superintendent of Schools John Macero. Finocchio, at age 29, was one of the youngest of the candidates to…
Middle/High School: State Reimbursement Formula Favors the Construction of a New School
The recent public hearing conducted by the Town Council focusing on the School Building Committee’s proposal for the middle and high school and whether to renovate those buildings or construct a brand new middle school/high school complex brought into focus…
Jeanne Will Be Missed: Town Councilor Has Been an Honest Voice
Town Council member Jeanne Maggio’s announcement at this week’s Council meeting that she will not be a candidate for re-election was typical of the straightforward and humble manner that marked her tenure on the Council. Jeanne made her announcement now…
A Strong Appointment: Naming Lisa Howard as Assistant Superintendent of Schools is a Good Move
We welcome the opportunity to congratulate Lisa Gill Howard on her appointment as the Assistant Superintendent of the Winthrop public schools, thus becoming the second in command in our school district. In her current role as Director of Pupil Personnel…