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,…
Category: Editorials
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…
A New Chapter: Best of Luck to Suzanne Martucci
We may be biased because we have gotten to know Suzanne Martucci as a talented, professional photographer whose photos have graced the pages of the Sun-Transcript. And her father, Gus, has been a mainstay in the town whom we first…
Congratulations: Calla is a Deserving Appointment
Congratulations to Steve Calla on his appointment to the position of director of the Winthrop Department of Public Works. Steve has worked for the DPW for several years and had been the interim director since the departure of former director…
Election Countdown: Campaigns Race to the Finish Line
For those who love good old-fashioned political races, incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco and challenger Peter Gill are providing Winthrop residents with spirited and highly visible campaigns for the position of Council President. It’s hard not to notice the many…
Forum Was a Success: Event Was, as Usual, Highly Informative
All we can say is congratulations to Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, his staff, including event coordinator Barbara Bishop, and the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for sponsoring such an outstanding women’s health forum Tuesday night at the Cummings…
Traffic Happens: An Accident Can Snarl Even the Best-laid Plans
A resident who commutes daily on the Belle Isle Bridge informed us that there was a major traffic jam heading out of town during rush hour recently, but that when the resident tried to use the other route (Revere Street)…
An Interesting Idea: Viewing Meetings on the Web
An interesting idea, first proposed by Council President Jeffrey Turco, is the possibility of televising all Winthrop town government meetings on the Internet so residents will be able to follow developments from the town’s committees and boards on an instantaneous…
Display of Excellence: Perfect MCAS Scores Are a Source of Pride for Our Schools
The ceremony honoring the 23 students who recorded perfect scores on the MCAS exam was evidence that great things are happening in classrooms throughout our school system and is proof that our schools are providing the opportunity to thrive and…