This Sunday, August 26, affords all Winthrop residents a wonderful opportunity to thank WCAT Executive Director Michael Cabral, the board of directors, and staff for the great work the local cable television station does for the enjoyment and benefit of…
Category: Editorials
A Chance to Chart the Future : Mckenna Has Key Positions to Be Filled
There can be no question that Town Manager James McKenna has moved the town and its government in a positive direction since taking office three years ago. There have been many accomplishments and initiatives by the town manager that have…
A Great Olympics : But Our Captain Still Owns the Best Moment
The Summer Olympics in London were certainly an event and a spectacle to treasure  not only for Americans, but also for people and sports enthusiasts worldwide. The Olympics are held only once every four years, which is one of the…
Thank You, Senator Petruccelli : Winthrop Youths Enjoy Free Tennis Clinic
We know our state senator, Anthony Petruccelli, was an excellent athlete himself, having excelled in multiple sports at Boston College High School and continuing his football career at the University of Rochester. He know he was a super baseball player.…
Blame Game Not Needed: Town Must Move Forward from Ferry Terminal Issue
We agree with Council President Peter Gill that the town should move forward on the issue of the temporary closing of the Norman Siefert Ferry Terminal Building because of a minor problem with the grading (not with the facility itself).…
DelVento Seeks Input: Colleagues Should Weigh in on Town Clerk Duties
It was great to see interim town clerk Denise Quist at the Town Council meeting as she takes over this very important post in the town. We feel that Councilor Nicholas DelVento has it right when he asked his colleagues…
Police/Fire Cookout a Success: Our Public Safety Forces Came Through Once Again
They put their lives on the line so we in Winthrop can enjoy the feeling of peace, security, and safety in our homes and on our streets. We speak of the men and women of the Winthrop Police and Fire…
Marie Turner: Winthrop’s Most Dedicated Public Servant
We often write tributes to town officials and civic leaders when they pass. But we will say this up front about the words you are about to read: There is no other person about whom we have written such a…
Powers to the Rescue: Parks Committee Gets Key Push from Councilor
During his time on the Town Council, Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers has demonstrated a keen awareness of how to introduce a good idea, get to the heart of the matter, explain its significance in terms that all residents can understand, and…
Clear Job Description: DelVento Leads the Way
The continuing saga of selecting a Clerk to the Town Council is about to add a new chapter to the already lengthy epic which has seen the Council have a difficult time in keeping a council clerk on board for…