Tuesday night’s Town Council financial forum provided a lively discussion about the town’s financial future and the Proposition 21/2 referendum election scheduled for May 19. The forum was a good start in a process that leads up to one of…
Category: Editorials
Title IX’s Legacy – The explosion of girls athletics
No doubt, most of our readers, even those without young daughters, probably saw the announcement in last week’s Sun Transcript that Winthrop Youth Hockey is seeking girl players in the 6-12 age category for a team for next season. Winthrop…
Financial Report – Tuesday’s forum is a must for concerned residents
The countdown to the Proposition 2 1/2 override referendum on May 19 has begun, and the election is the talk of the town. Winthrop residents will decide on 10 different questions on the ballot, affecting virtually every aspect of town…
A Welcome Addition – Deane Winthrop House gets better with age
The newly constructed addition to the barn of the Deane Winthrop House has been completed, and everybody associated with the project is quite pleased with the final product. Town Historian Dave Hubbard said he was happy that the Winthrop-based company,…
A Great Season – A standing ovation for the WHS boys hoop team
The heartbreaking loss to North Cambridge Catholic in overtime for the Winthrop High boys basketball team in Sunday’s final of the Division 4 North Sectional was a tough one, but it in no way diminishes the outstanding season enjoyed by…
The Ballot – ‘Menu’ format calls for greater level of participation
The Town Council has made a decision to place 10 categories as part of a menu on the override referendum that will go before the voters on May 19. Winthrop residents now will have the opportunity to decide what services…
Shining Light – Residents help the WFD raise money for new windows at its two stations
That was certainly an outstanding event at Don Orione Hall in East Boston as more than 450 people showed up to support the Winthrop Fire Department fundraiser. The proceeds went to replace the windows at the two fire stations on…
A Job is a Job – Some are bent on obstructing progress
One of the criticisms of Barack Obama’s stimulus plan by the Republicans is that money is being spent on programs that do not appear on their face to be of any real value. For example, Bobby Jindal, the 37-year-old Republican…
Back to Life – Hospital development is good news for the town
At long last, development plans for the former Winthrop Community Hospital building on Lincoln Street, which has been vacant for 10 years, will be going forward after the Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to a condominium project on Monday…
Chuck Famolare – Harbormaster was a victim of rumor-mongering
Acting Town Manager Larry Holmes has looked into allegations aimed at Town Harbormaster Chuck Famolare that initially caused former Town Manager Rick White to suspend Famolare, and Holmes has determined there is no merit to any of those charges. The…