There were no easy solutions concerning the Gorman/Fort Banks School access road Council President Jeffrey Turco made the right decision when he opted for a compromise proposal for the construction of an access road for the Gorman/Fort Banks School. Turco’s…
Category: Editorials
Rink Management: New Team Will Be Put in Charge of Larsen Rink
Town Manager James McKenna announced at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting that he will be bringing in a brand new management team to run the Larsen Rink. The manager obviously has not been pleased that the rink has been showing…
Let’s Go Vikings! Whs Fans Should Demonstrate Class and Restraint for Holiday Classic
Victories over Revere on Thanksgiving Day have become virtually an annual expectation for Winthrop High football fans for the past 35 years. What had been an evenly matched series since its inception in 1913 has become a lopsided rivalry, with…
Don’t Miss Holiday Celebration: Chamber of Commerce Plans Big Event
One of Winthrop’s great traditions continues Friday night in French Square with the 20th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eric Gaynor and Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre are expecting another large gathering for the fun and festive…
Come, Let Us Reason Together: Rift Between Turco and Delvento Was Apparent During Tuesday’s Meeting
Those who either were at Town Hall Tuesday night or watched the Town Council meeting on cable television are aware that there seems to be a rift, a break in friendly relations, between Council President Jeffrey Turco and Precinct 3…
Maggio Will Be Missed: She Has Always Been a Calming Influence
We will miss Councilor Jeanne Maggio’s steady voice and her ability to bring people on both sides of an issue together when she steps down from her seat on the Council in January. A case in point came Tuesday night…
Congratulations
Kneeland’s after-school programs have meant so much to so many families Congratulations are in order for Deborah Kneeland and her For Kids Only program on a successful event held Saturday night at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Deborah is a pioneer…
The People Have Spoken: Congratulations to Peter Gill; Thank You Jeff Turco
After all is said and done in a campaign for public office, after the pundits, the supporters, and the candidates themselves have had their say, in the final analysis, every election comes down to the will of the voters who,…
Veterans Day: Let Us Thank and Remember All Who Have Served
Veterans Day is Friday and we hope that all residents will take the time in some way to remember and thank the veterans of the United States Armed Forces in our town for their service to our country. We urge…
Be Sure to Vote: Join Your Fellow Townspeople at the Polls
Town Clerk Carla Vitale is predicting a “high turnout†for Tuesday’s town election with the main event being the race for Town Council President matching incumbent Jeffrey Turco against challenger Peter Gill. There are more than 11,000 registered voters and…