We thank our sharp-eyed readers who pointed out that the use of the new access road being planned for the Gorman/Fort Banks School to alleviate traffic problems will be used only during the student dismissal period in the afternoon, not…
Category: Editorials
Sunny Days Ahead: Beach Restoration Project is on Track
It was great news for those who have been following the Winthrop Beach restoration project with the announcement by the office of the State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs that the DCR can proceed to the permitting of this…
Thanks, Alan: Libray Director Performed Well Through Thick and Thin
The Town of Winthrop is losing another valued and outstanding department head, Library Director Alan Thibeault, who is heading to nearby Danvers to run the operations of that town’s public library. We always have found Mr. Thibeault to be professional,…
Election Intensifies: Interest High in Council President Race
If we may quote Kathleen Cappuccio, who wrote in her letter to the Sun-Transcript this week: “I was born and raised in Winthrop and have lived in this great town for most of my life. I cannot recall in recent…
Happy Rosh Hashanah: Local Jewish Community is Active and Vibrant
We want to wish our Jewish friends in the community a happy and healthy new year. Rosh Hashanah began Wednesday night, celebrating the Jewish Year 5772. Winthrop has an active and vibrant Jewish community and at Temple Tifereth Israel there…
Key Post is Open: Public Facilities Director Has Much Responsibility
Townspeople have likely seen on the town’s web site the job description/scope of responsibilities for the public facilities director position that is part of the consolidation plan from Town Manager James McKenna. This is a position that is important to…
The Debate is On: Town Council President Candidates Will Participate in a Forum on Oct. 17
We’re pleased to report that the two candidates for Council President, incumbent Jeffrey Turco and challenger Peter Gill, have agreed to participate in the Candidates Forum on Monday, October 17, that will be broadcast live on Winthrop Community Access Television…
It’s About Time: Traffic Situation at Gorman School Needs to Be Addressed and Fixed
As any parent of a child who has attended the Gorman Ft. Banks School since the school opened a decade ago readily can attest, the drop off and pick up situation and resultant traffic problems on Kennedy Drive are a…
Thank You, Nancy: Senior Center Director Has Always Championed Our Seniors
We wish to take the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Senior Center to congratulate the center’s director, Nancy Williams, for her outstanding leadership both before and during these past 20 years. Nancy was on board as director of…
Eyes on the Prize: Gambling Bill Takes Shape on Beacon Hill
All eyes will be on the Massachusetts State Senate as they debate the gambling bill next week. The House, led by Speaker Robert DeLeo, passed by a substantial margin a thoughtful and well crafted bill that has taken into account…