We want to offer congratulations to our Town Council President Jeffrey Turco and his wife, Melissa, on the birth of their son, Dominic Salvatore Turco, who was born on May 3 at 11:04 a.m. at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.…
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A Good Response – Chief Flanagan, others deserve credit
When the great water crisis of 2010 came, the town of Winthrop was ready to handle the emergency situation well. Much of the credit for Winthrop’s excellent response to the emergency must go to Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, who upon…
We Take Exception – Business owner should have been allowed to speak at Town Council meeting
Cindy Levins, co-owner of the Moonstruck Cafe and Luna Boutique, was among those who opposed the Town Council’s vote to implement a brown bagging policy and set a fee of $400 from local restaurants for the license. Ms. Levins has…
Touchback – Coach Fucillo returns to coaching
We knew Tony Fucillo couldn’t stay away from the football sidelines for long. Like Liberace and piano playing and Steven Spielberg and movie making, Fucillo and football coaching are synonymous with excellence. We congratulate Tony, our former Winthrop High football…
Questions Remain – Is the School Department ready to vacate the E.B. Newton School?
There appears to be some mixed signals being sent from all parties regarding the School Department’s willingness and ability to leave its administrative headquarters at the E.B. Newton School by the previously announced deadline of August 31, 2010. It was…
Week Argument – Verbal exchange between Turco and McKenna caught some by surprise
The verbal exchange between Town Council President Jeffrey Turco and Town Manager James McKenna concerning Mr. Turco’s motion to consider having Town Hall open for business on Fridays caught some observers by surprise. Mr. McKenna indicated that he would like…
Nice Work, Chief – Delehanty secures a generous grant
Police Chief Terence Delehanty proudly announced at the Council meeting that his department was able to obtain a $45,000 grant to help persons involved with domestic violence issues. The Police Department has been very active in seeking grants and this…
The Crystal Ball… – Commuter ferry could be a boon for tourism
One of the interesting comments from U.S. Congressman Edward Markey during his conference with town officials was that Winthrop could become a tourist destination in the manner of Newburyport in the years to come. Congressman Markey was in town to…
WGC Is Thriving – Local institution is ready for another season
The Winthrop Golf Club celebrated the start of another season Friday night with its traditional kickoff dinner at the golf club. The guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner and awards were presented by club pro James Bruce for the past…
One Of A Kind – Silvio Cella will be missed
Long time Winthrop football players and fans were saddened to hear of the passing of former Revere High football coach Silvio Cella, a man who was a legendary figure in this area. Cella’s career spanned more than 50 years. He…