Editorials

Two More Events …: Pirate Party, WCAT Cookout This Weekend

Two other local events worth noting this weekend are the Pirate Entertainment Show, hosted by the 21st Century Afterschool Program,…

13 years ago

Dysfunctional Government: Things Have Never Been Worse

Although the Senate, House, and President finally agreed on a convoluted deal to raise the nation’s debt limit, thereby avoiding…

13 years ago

Thank You, Brian Gill: Best Wishes to Distinguished Educator

Brian Gill, the popular principal of the Cummings Elementary School, has announced that he will be leaving the Winthrop school…

13 years ago

Lingering Questions: Answers Needed to Avoid Future Problems

Although the Fiesta Carnival has come and gone (and by all indications it was successful and uneventful), the manner in…

13 years ago

Political Pot Stirring: Gill Considering a Run for Council Presidency

The fallout from the controversial decision to bring a carnival to town without notice to anyone until a few days…

13 years ago

Welcome to Town: New Curator is a Big Plus for Cultural Center

We want to join the town in welcoming Yasmina Kamal to her new position as curator of the Winthrop Cultural…

13 years ago

Time has come for Casino Legislation: Legislature, Governor Need to Get it Done

There can be doubt now that the debate about expanded gaming for Massachusetts, and by that we mean casinos, will…

13 years ago

Winthrop’s Loss … Will be Wellesley’s Gain if Hickey Leaves

The news that Winthrop’s DPW Director, Dave Hickey, may accept an offer to take over a similar job in the…

13 years ago

A Winning Move: Congratulations to New Ad Peter Gobiel

Anyone who has lived in Winthrop for a while, especially residents of Point Shirley who have participated in the annual…

13 years ago

A Need for Speed: Accelerated Search for New Town Council Clerk is the Right Approach

We’re glad to see that the Town Council is heeding the advice of Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore and ap other councilors…

13 years ago