One of the most touching moments of the ceremony came when a citation was presented to outgoing School Committee chairwoman Mary Lou Osborne and the crowd rose as one to give her a standing ovation. The town of Winthrop greatly…
Category: Editorials
Vice-president Varrone: An Asset to Board
We’ve always admired the professional approach that Paul Varrone has brought to the Town Council and we want to join the townspeople in congratulating him on his election to the position of vice president of the Council. Paul Varrone is…
Great Job Johnna Fisher: Former WHS Standout Has Great Supporters
We have to note the tremendous turnout for former Winthrop High basketball star Johnna Fisher, whose Central Connecticut State University women’s team played against Boston College Monday night at Conte Forum. Johnna is a freshman center who is working hard…
Inauguration Set for January 3: the Peter Gill Era Begins with Many Challenges Ahead
The swearing-in ceremony for our town officials, led by incoming Council President Peter Gill, is scheduled for this Tuesday, January. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cummings School. Town Manager James McKenna will preside over the inauguration program which is…
Happy New Year: Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells†when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. But last year we printed the poem in its entirety and it was well received. Although it was published…
Ring out Wild Bells by Alfred Lord Tennyson
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells,…
Thank You, Jeff and Jeanne: Emotional Farewell at Town Council Meeting
You can’t orchestrate poignant and emotional farewell occasions like those that took place at the final Town Council meeting Tuesday night as Councilor Jeanne Maggio and Council President Jeffrey Turco said their good-byes after serving on the board. Mrs. Maggio…
The Time is Right: Regional Library Director Makes Sense
Town Manager James McKenna rolled out his proposal for the vacant director’s position at the Winthrop Public Library, saying that he hopes to regionalize the position and have one person serve as the director of the Revere and Winthrop libraries.…
Happy Holidays: And Please Remember Those in Need
We realize that times are very tough for many of us, but most of us should realize that as difficult as things may be, they are even worse for countless numbers of our fellow citizens for whom the merriment and…
Support Local Merchants Shop Locally
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the saying goes, and Winthrop is well immersed in the festiveness and good cheer of the holiday season. We see homes bearing the traditional holiday lighting, evidence that many homeowners possess…