That certainly was an encouraging report about the town of Winthrop’s current financial status from Tony Roselli of Roselli, Clark and Associates, the firm that has been auditing the town’s finances. Roselli said Winthrop is moving in the right direction…
Category: Editorials
Expanding Duties – Town Clerk Carla Vitale is up to the challenge
As Town Counsel Elizabeth A. Lane of the law firm of Kopelman and Paige was delineating to the Town Council the numerous changes in the Open Meeting Law that will go into effect on July 1, Town Clerk Carla Vitale…
DPW Appreciation – Open House was an eye opener for many
Department of Public Works Director David Hickey rolled out the red carpet for Winthrop’s elementary and kindergarten students this week for an Open House as part of the national celebration of Public Works Week. The students received a grand tour…
Making The Grade – Accreditation process underway at WHS
Eva Kearney of Winthrop High School submitted a press release this week about the ongoing accreditation process at the school which will culminate with a four-day site visit evaluation by the accreditation team in October. Winthrop was last accredited in…
Easier said than done – School Department move will require a huge commitment
In a school department/town issue that will not have any impact on the accreditation process, the administration offices will move from their current location at the EB Newton School to another location in the town. The matter was briefly addressed…
Congratulations! – Turcos welcome a new son
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.…
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…