For the first time in a very long time, it would appear as though Massachusetts voters will decide a real horse race for a seat in the United States Senate between the candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties. Sure,…
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A Perfect Remedy – H1N1 clinic was a huge success
The Winthrop Health Dept. and Winthrop Medical Reserve Corps deserve plaudits for the H1N1 flu vaccination clinic that was held Saturday at the Cummings School. More than 600 residents of all ages received vaccinations under the watchful eye of Public…
A Busy School Calendar – WHS accreditation tops the agenda
The Winthrop School Committee will hold its first formal meeting of the new year tonight (Thursday) as the committee undertakes what certainly shapes us as a very busy and significant 2010 for the School Department and Superintendent of Schools Dr.…
A New Era Begins – Turco takes oath as Town Council President
That certainly was a dignified and well-administered inauguration ceremony Monday night at the Cummings School Cafetorium for the new Town Council. Town Clerk Carla Vitale gave the oath of office to incoming officials as their proud family members looked on.…
Take Me Out to Fenway – Saturday’s game is a once-in-a-lifetime event
We don’t know how he did it or how long it was in the planning stages, but Olympic hockey hero Mike Eruzione is being hailed as the man who arranged for the Winthrop High hockey team to play a real…
H1N1 Clinic is Saturday – Two simple words of advice: Get vaccinated
The Winthrop Health Department will hold a big H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinic for all Winthrop residents Saturday at the Cummings School. Town Councillor Jeanne Maggio, chairwoman of the Council’s Health and Safety Committee, said all residents are eligible to…
A look back, and a look ahead – The next decade can’t be worse, can it?
When we think back to 10 years ago, the end of 1999, we recall how upbeat and optimistic we were. The U.S. economy was undergoing a revolutionary conversion from old style manufacturing to high tech and biotech, the promise of…
They served us well – Council’s final meeting will mark the end of an era
The Town Council will hold its last meeting of 2009 on Tuesday night at which time it will vote on whether to maintain the same tax structure for residential and business properties or set separate tax rates, commonly known as…
Police Officers get their due – Recognition for Sanborn, Heighton, Vitale well deserved
There was a quite a turnout of Winthrop police officers Monday night for a celebration at the Senior Center recognizing 35 years of volunteer service to the town by Auxiliary Police Chief Robert Sanborn and Deputy Chief Clark Heighton and…
Congratulations, Will – Alexander Award winner was an outstanding leader
The Rotary Club of Winthrop presented the Winthrop football program’s most prestigious award, the Irving Alexander Award, at a luncheon Monday to captain Will Milano. It’s a tradition that dates back many decades and it was heartwarming to hear Milano…