We knew that Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eric Gaynor was building a dynamic Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, but it was still quite heartening to read in the Boston Business Journal last week that Winthrop has one of the largest…
Category: Editorials
The Verdict is in – Mock Trial Team is a Credit to WHS
The first thing we noticed from our observations of the Winthrop High School Mock Trail team that recently competed at Chelsea District Court, in a real courtroom in front of a real justice, was the high level of enthusiasm that…
A Good Sport – Athletes owe Much to Ron Spinney
The MIAA held its celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day Friday at Faneuil Hall. It was a nice get-together of student-athletes from across the state. But it’s easy to take for granted, in 2011, the equal opportunities…
Get Well, Mr. Speaker – Injury won’t Slow Bob Deleo
We want to wish Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo a quick recovery from the broken ankle injury that he sustained in a fall on the ice outside his Winthrop home. We’re sure it won’t deter him from his…
Glass is Half Full, This Winter has been Flat-out Brutal, but we’ll Appreciate Summer all the More
This winter season is what our grandparents used to refer to as, “An old fashioned New England winter.†Although many of us may feel as though this is an unusually harsh winter season, it is only for those with short…
Library Looks Great- Recent Renovations Mark another Era for Town Treasure
That was a nice ceremony at the Winthrop Public Library last Thursday night in which a room was dedicated in memory of Bernard and Florence Basch. The funds for the project in which the area was restored beautifully were donated…
Breakfast Success- Event in Winthrop Underscores the Value of Social Service Programs
There was another large turnout for the annual Legislative Breakfast presented by the Harbor Community Health Alliance, a volunteer network of providers and community leaders working together to improve the health status of Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. The breakfast brings…
Put To Good Use – Landmark Building Still Serving the Town
There was much discussion last year over what action to take on the future of the E.B. Newton School building after the School Department vacated it. Some suggested selling the landmark structure on Pauline Street to the highest bidder, with…
A Special Award – Trophy Recalls Efforts of Bill Rutherford
The photos of the Winthrop High football banquet appeared in last week’s Sun-Transcript and we understand it was another great evening hosted by head coach Sean Driscoll, the football parents, and the football program. One of the major awards is…
Tourney Journey – Brown’s Team Heads Back to the Postseason
We’ve taken for granted the annual post-season invitation that Winthrop High basketball coach David Brown and his program secure every season. Once again coach Brown and his Vikings will be playing in the MIAA State Tournament. Winthrop is the smallest…