Editorials

Calla Represents Her Constituents: Councilor Had to Be in Two Places at Once

Precinct 6 Councilor Linda Calla had one of those tough decisions that public officials have to make Tuesday night with…

12 years ago

Town Clerk Should Be Heard: Powers is Right to Seek Vitale’s Input

It would have been very easy for the Town Council to go ahead and restore the polling place at O’Connell…

12 years ago

End of an Era: Brothers Restaurant Owners Sell Business

For 41 years the Bitopoulos family - George and Nancy and Nick and Dee Dee - have owned and operated…

12 years ago

Down to Two: Poll Locations an Issue

Town Clerk Carla Vitale conducted an impeccable election in November and the whole process ran smoothly from start to finish.…

12 years ago

A Shining Event: Inaugurations Are a Time for Optimism and New Directions.

The town can take great pride in the wonderful inaugural/swearing-in ceremony that was held Tuesday evening at the Cummings Schools…

12 years ago

Well Deserved Tribute: A Standing Ovation for Mary Lou Osborne

One of the most touching moments of the ceremony came when a citation was presented to outgoing School Committee chairwoman…

12 years ago

Vice-president Varrone: An Asset to Board

We’ve always admired the professional approach that Paul Varrone has brought to the Town Council and we want to join…

12 years ago

Great Job Johnna Fisher: Former WHS Standout Has Great Supporters

We have to note the tremendous turnout for former Winthrop High basketball star Johnna Fisher, whose Central Connecticut State University…

12 years ago

Inauguration Set for January 3: the Peter Gill Era Begins with Many Challenges Ahead

The swearing-in ceremony for our town officials, led by incoming Council President Peter Gill, is scheduled for this Tuesday, January.…

12 years ago

Happy New Year: Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New

We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s…

12 years ago