The E.B. Newton Gala was a success from all vantage points. And when Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo personally announced to the guests in attendance that the Massachusetts Historical Commission was going to award a $50,000 grant for…
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Quest for the Cup: Let’s Go Bruins
Is it possible that the Boston Bruins can bring the Stanley Cup to their many fans who have followed their team’s quest through these dramatic 2011 playoffs? Long-time Bruins fans have been waiting a long time, since the days of…
Recognition for WHS: Ranking among Top High Schools in Massachusetts is Welcome News
The Washington Post, one of the nation’s most illustrious daily newspapers, has named Winthrop High School as the 17th best high school in the state of Massachusetts. The honor was based on a school’s Advanced Placement academic program and its…
Ferry Service: Terminal Groundbreaking an Auspicious Occasion for Winthrop
Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), the coming of railroad lines to Winthrop, designed originally to bring summer visitors to our town (which at that time was one of the principal summer season destinations north of…
Thank You, Ed Markey: Congressman Secured the Funds for Ferry Terminal
While on the subject of the ferry terminal groundbreaking, we would note that it’s always great to see our Congressman, Edward J. Markey, the dean of the New England Congressional delegation, in town. We would note that it was Congressman…
Tickets still Available: E.B. Newton Fundraiser this Saturday
We hear that tickets are still available for the town gala Saturday night to benefit the E.B. Newton School and the wonderful transformation of that building into a cultural and historic center for the town. Several organizations in the town…
A Lot to Digest: Ordinance Review Committee Makes many Recommendations
After nine months of meetings, discussions, and public forums, Ordinance Review Committee Chairman Joseph Boncore submitted the committee’s 87-page report to the Town Council Tuesday night. The report contains the committee’s recommendations and proposed revisions to the town code and…
Surprising Move: Strangie Performed well during Short Stint
More than a few Town Hall observers were stunned by the resignation of Clerk to the Town Council Leighanne  Strangie, whose letter of resignation was read at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Mrs.Strangie had been appointed in December following Town ClerkCarla Vitale’s…
Town Meetings Live: Internet Coverage is Being Explored
Council President Jeffrey Turco expanded on his proposal to have all meetings of all town committees shown live on the Internet so Winthrop residents can follow the meetings on their home computers. Turco said the city of Sacramento, California has…
A Done Deal: Town Can Finally Move Forward
The long-anticipated sale of the Dalrymple School to the East Boston Community Development Corporation is just about done and it is great news for the town. Town officials and ECDC representative are expected to sign the appropriate papers in the…