We took much pride in reading in the “The More Things Change†column about our late, long-time publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, and his accomplishments of 60 years ago when he was both Mayor of Chelsea and the state senator for…
Category: Editorials
Great Police Work : Major Drug Bust by Winthrop P.D.
We join Police Chief Terence Delahanty in commending Detectives Judy Racow, Robert Jaworski, Tim Callinan, and Lt. Detective Brian Perrin for their efforts in executing a major drug bust and putting an end to a  medium-to-large drug operation that was…
Eruzione at Convention : Olympic Hockey Captain Played a Major Role
Since scoring The Goal to beat the Soviet Union and helping the U.S. hockey team claim the gold medal in 1980, Captain Mike Eruzione has had so many glorious moments on the national and in some cases, international stage, such…
Boncore Makes Request : Council Will Speak to the Interim Auditor
Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore asked for an open discussion with the interim auditor (Richard Hingston) and Town Manager James McKenna will make it happen. Boncore was his usual direct self, looking out for the best interests of the council and our…
Another Summer : A Glorious Summer Season Comes to an End
When we look back on the summer of 2012, which is coming to an end within the next few days, we’ll think of an endless stream of warm, sun-drenched days that made it about as perfect a summer season as…
School is Back : Commuters Need to Be Aware of School Children
Those of us who commute to work in the mornings have been spoiled for the past 10 weeks or so thanks to the lack of school buses, schoolchildren at crosswalks, and parents frantically driving their kids to school. Commuting is…
A Fine Day for the Town : Dedication of Short Beach Marks a Big Improvement for Winthrop
There can be no doubt that the Short Beach project has beautified that entire area on the Revere-Winthrop line, greatly improving that entrance to our town. The dedication ceremony held Wednesday morning certainly marked a successful project that has not…
Well-deserved Honor : John Kilmartin Walkway Honors His Lasting Efforts
And speaking of impressive and heartwarming ceremonies, what a great day it was on Saturday when the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the town celebrated the lifelong contributions of the late John Kilmartin by naming the walkway at Short…
Congratulations, Dale: Rink Will Be in Capable Hands
We welcome the opportunity to congratulate Dale Dunbar on his new position as the manager of the Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center on Pauline Street. Town Manager James McKenna announced the appointment at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, in…
A Proper Process: Boncore Pointed Council in the Right Direction
The ADA compliance issues at the Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building have for the most part been resolved and the building has been reopened thanks to the leadership of Town Manager James McKenna, who stepped in and resolved the situation…