Special to the Transcript
Peter says it has been his pleasure to serve in this position and to witness the dedication of Peg Lyons and her committed staff as they do their jobs so well caring for our residents’ needs and maintaining our facilities so professionally.
Peter has a long history with our housing authority. His father, Henry, was in charge of the maintenance for the original Veterans housing units located on Banks Street built for WW II veterans and their families and was also involved in the oversight of construction of the Winthrop Housing Authority veterans housing units on Read, Douglas, Russell, Edward, and Pleasant Streets as well as Sunset Road . When completed, Henry was the maintenance supervisor for all of Winthrop Veterans Housing.
One of Peter’s his most cherished memories as a little boy was being his father’s “little helper” including going with him on emergency night calls for service.
Years later, in the late 60’s Peter worked as a carpenter on the Golden Drive development construction.
During his tenure as Council President, Peter was very proud to be part of the team effort between the Winthrop Housing Authority and the Town of Winthrop working together so cooperatively in the best interest of all. He says “This positive relationship doesn’t happen in all communities. Housing authorities are state agencies, while town departments are town agencies sometimes have conflicting interests. However, In Winthrop, the spirit of cooperation between our town departments and the housing authority is outstanding and commendable.”
Peter and his late wife Maureen, both lifelong Winthrop residents, raised their four children; Brian Gill, Lisa Gill Howard, Brendan Gill, and Gretchen Duffy here in Winthrop. They have been blessed with ten grandchildren and now four great grandchildren.
Peter’s previous town service includes being a Town Meeting member, President of Winthrop Town Council, he also served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, he is a former Member of the Winthrop Rotary, the Cottage Park Yacht Club and Winthrop Lodge of Elks.
Presently, in addition to the Housing Authority, he is on Winthrop Board of Assessors
Peter’s professional career includes many years as a high school teacher / administrator and later as Broker/Owner of Century 21 Harbor Real Estate and owner of residential rental property owner here in Winthrop.
Peter says “I feel my professional experience and my town service, most recently as Town Council President and on the Housing Authority, give me the skills that will allow me to be effective in supporting our Housing Authority – our staff and our residents.
Peter says “I would much appreciate your support and vote as I pursue the opportunity to continue to serve as member of the Winthrop Housing Authority. Thank You”