As we look back on the events of 2012 both in the world and in our little seaside town, we realize how much we have to be thankful for and how we take for granted so much of what went…
Category: Editorials
A Great Tradition: Santa’s Ride Through Town Was Tremendous, Once Again
We have many great traditions that cover all the seasons in Winthrop, but one of the most memorable, year in and year out, is Santa’s ride through every corner of our tiny community on Christmas Eve. As always, it seemed…
Tragedy in Newtown: A Similar Situation Almost Happened Here
Friday’s massacre of 26 kindergarten students and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut, was shocking to every American. But it was not surprising. Mass murders of innocent American citizens, young and old alike, have become routine in the United States. There is…
Merry Christmas to All: Time to Think About Those Less Fortunate
Another holiday season is here and, as you are reading this, it almost will be over. All of the preparations and plans we’ve made in anticipation of the seasonal events soon will come to fruition and will become just another…
Farewell, Saugus: Long Time Rival Departing the NEC
Saugus High, a member of the Northeastern Conference since 1968, is leaving the NEC and joining the Cape Ann League. The next time Winthrop plays Saugus in football (and all other sports next year or 2014 if the Athletic Directors…
This the Season: Colder Weather to Come Will Bring That Holiday Feeling
We’ve been blessed with some unseasonably warm weather so far in December, which certainly has been a blessing in terms of our home heating bills. But the weatherman says that a wintry blast will be here soon. With the holiday…
New Thinking: Planning Forum: a Great First Step
The town planning and development forum held Tuesday night was everything that Town Manager James McKenna, Assistant to the Town Manager Joseph Domelowicz Jr., and Planning Board Chairman Peter Roche could have hoped for: It was a well-attended event featuring…
New School Proposal: It Makes the Most Sense in Every Respect
After listening to Superintendent of Schools John Macero eloquently present the options for new school construction vs. renovation, and viewing the cost numbers, it’s clear that the construction of a new school for grades 6-12 is the best solution to…
Viking Pride at $750,000 Mark Large Donation Milestone
The numbers are simply astounding in our news story that the Viking Pride Foundation — an organization that was started to help students with athletic user fees — has reached the $750,000 mark in donations to our town. That’s right:…
Welcome to Our New CFO: Timothy Gordon Steps into Key Position
We knew that Town Manager James McKenna had a very important announcement to make at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting because it was moved to the very top of the agenda just moments after the Pledge of Allegiance. McKenna announced to…