Editorials

To Be Or Not To Be? – Powers, duties of Ordinance Review Committee need to be spelled out

That was an interesting exchange at the Town Council meeting when Attorney Joseph Boncore, son of Councilor at Large Philip…

14 years ago

Vandalism On The Rise – Perpetrators must be caught and dealt with

That was a startling, but eyebrow-raising moment, when Town Manager James McKenna said that incidents of vandalism are increasing dramatically…

14 years ago

A New Era – The future of the historic E.B. Newton School

The historic E.B. Newton School building is entering a new era following the exit of the School Department headquarters to…

14 years ago

Teachers Contract – Stalemate needs to be resolved

We understand the contract mediation session between the teachers and the town has been moved up a few days in…

14 years ago

Something’s Cooking – Andersons win kitchen renovation contest

It’s been a busy year for new Winthrop residents Bill and Kelly Anderson who were married last year and are…

14 years ago

Big Events – Don’t forget about clean up campaign, fall fair

There are two big events in the town this week: the Town-Wide Cleanup, in which residents will help spruce up…

14 years ago

Thanks, Norma Gobiel – Administrative assistant will be missed by all

Norma Gobiel has retired as the administrative assistant to the superintendent of schools, a position she has held for 35…

14 years ago

Selection Time – Focus turns to general election

Tuesday’s preliminary elections, which featured very few contested races on the ballot, were just a warm-up to what shapes up…

14 years ago

Helping Hands – Lee Nugent the Winthrop Police Dept.’s new domestic violence advocate

The Winthrop Police Department has made a very wise decision to add Lee Nugent to its office as a domestic…

14 years ago

Great Reception – WCAT cookout was a big success

Mike Cabral, executive director of Winthrop Cable Access Television (WCAT), was thrilled by the turnout at WCAT’s third annual cookout…

14 years ago