We want to commend Lee Dzedulionis, chairperson of the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, and the commission itself for sponsoring an outstanding event, the Disability Resource Fair, that was held at the Winthrop Senior Center last Saturday. It was the Commission’s…
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Dynamite Dinner: Chamber Event is a Highlight of the Season
We’re happy to report that the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce’s annual $10,000 Dinner drew a sellout crowd and as always, was a very enjoyable and fun evening for all who attended. The event is the biggest fundraiser for the Chamber,…
Arbor Day Success: Cummings School Students Shine
Those of us who attended the Arbor Day program at the Cummings School Friday afternoon could not help but be impressed with our students at the school. The program was led by Town Public Works Director David Hickey, who delivered…
A Win-Win Project Development will give Veterans Road a Boost
The proposed development plans for the Temple Tifereth Israel site would give the area on Veterans Road a tremendous boost. The plans call for the construction of 43 units of senior housing on one part of the property and the…
A Vote is Imminent: Dalrymple Development is Long Overdue
The Town Council met in executive sessions to discuss the development of the Dalrymple School site and it appears that a vote to finalize the agreement with the developer could happen Tuesday night following another executive session on the matter.…
Not a Big Hurry on Consolidation
Town Council should look at all factors before making judgment Town Manager James McKenna has completed his “Consolidation Implementation Plan†and all agree that it is a well-thought out and well-constructed document. McKenna and his staff certainly put a lot of…
Congratulations, Tony Fucillo
Induction into Coaches Hall of Famea well deserved honor We want to join the community of Winthrop in congratulating Tony Fucillo on his induction into the State Football Coaches Hall of Fame. The distinguished honor, the highest that a coach…
History Repeats Itself: Playground Equipment at Gorman School will be Well Used
In the Sun Transcript of this week in 1911 the following was reported: “Town Meeting voted to appropriate $900 to equip the playground areas of the Shirley, Almont, and Pauline sts. schools and to have them be used as year…
And Now a Bad Thing: School Budgets have been on the Chopping Block for 30 Years
Since we’re in the mood for hearkening back to the past, there also is this item from 1981 in this week’s through the years column: “After six months of dealing with budget matters, the School Committee returned to the business…
Mike Mason: Former WHS Star will be Fondly Remembered
Family members and friends paid a final farewell to former Winthrop High School All-Scholastic quarterback and three-sport captain Michael Mason, who died last week at the all too-young age of 36. Mike was the quarterback of the 1992 WHS team…