Veterans Road soon will be rejuvenated thanks to the project that will see construction of a senior-only apartment building and a new Temple Tifereth Israel building. The complex will enhance the whole area and bring a beautifully landscaped property to…
Category: Editorials
Running Club is a Plus: Children of All Interests Will Benefit from It
We were looking at the list of the many activities that Sean Driscoll’s Parks and Recreation Department offers and one that jumped off the page was the Cummings School Running Club for students in grades 3-5 that has been under…
Bus Service Remains: Thanks to Speaker Deleo and Sen. Petruccelli
Bus service from Orient Heights into Winthrop will remain intact by MBTA officials when all is said and done. Fares will inevitably be rising as much as 23% but at least the Orient Heights-Winthrop bus route will remain. That Winthrop…
Spring Financial Forum: Important Information for Every Taxpayer
One of the requirements under the town charter is for a financial forum to be held for the purpose of discussing town budgetary and spending matters. The spring financial forum will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the…
Another Win for Viking Pride: Group is Underwriting New Lacrosse Program
Once again the Viking Pride Foundation has the answered the call for Winthrop athletes. The Foundation has made a substantial donation for the purchase of uniforms for the boys and girls lacrosse teams that will be taking the field for…
Character Breakfast is Always a Hit: Annual Parks and Rec. Event is Set for This Saturday
One of the most enjoyable events on the calendar each year for the youngest ones in our community is the Character Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt that will take place this Saturday at the Gorman/Fort Banks School on Kennedy Drive…
Not a Good Situation: Council Pres. Gill Not Happy About $208,800 Transfer
The job of Council President in not an easy one. As the elected leader of town government and a member of the School Committee, you have to follow closely all aspects of town operations. Council President Peter Gill has maintained…
Shuttle is a Great Idea: Calla’s Proposal Needs Speedy Consideration
We were encouraged to hear that the town’s ferry service to Boston drew as many as 9,000 passengers last year and that it will be resuming on Memorial Day weekend and continuing through the summer. That’s why Councillor Linda Calla’s…
Apology Has Been Made: Insulting Comments Have No Place in Our Community
We understand that one of our town’s most civic-minded residents, someone who truly enjoys being a part of the entire Town Council experience and has come up with some excellent suggestions in the public comment portion of the meeting, has…
Congratulations, Vikings: WHS Boys Hockey Team Had a Great Run
March Madness at any level of athletic competition and in every sport is a cruel event in that for every team that gets to compete, their season ends on a losing note, save of course, for the one and only…