The MIAA held its celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day Friday at Faneuil Hall. It was a nice get-together of student-athletes from across the state. But it’s easy to take for granted, in 2011, the equal opportunities…
Category: Editorials
Get Well, Mr. Speaker – Injury won’t Slow Bob Deleo
We want to wish Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo a quick recovery from the broken ankle injury that he sustained in a fall on the ice outside his Winthrop home. We’re sure it won’t deter him from his…
Glass is Half Full, This Winter has been Flat-out Brutal, but we’ll Appreciate Summer all the More
This winter season is what our grandparents used to refer to as, “An old fashioned New England winter.†Although many of us may feel as though this is an unusually harsh winter season, it is only for those with short…
Library Looks Great- Recent Renovations Mark another Era for Town Treasure
That was a nice ceremony at the Winthrop Public Library last Thursday night in which a room was dedicated in memory of Bernard and Florence Basch. The funds for the project in which the area was restored beautifully were donated…
Breakfast Success- Event in Winthrop Underscores the Value of Social Service Programs
There was another large turnout for the annual Legislative Breakfast presented by the Harbor Community Health Alliance, a volunteer network of providers and community leaders working together to improve the health status of Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. The breakfast brings…
Put To Good Use – Landmark Building Still Serving the Town
There was much discussion last year over what action to take on the future of the E.B. Newton School building after the School Department vacated it. Some suggested selling the landmark structure on Pauline Street to the highest bidder, with…
A Special Award – Trophy Recalls Efforts of Bill Rutherford
The photos of the Winthrop High football banquet appeared in last week’s Sun-Transcript and we understand it was another great evening hosted by head coach Sean Driscoll, the football parents, and the football program. One of the major awards is…
Tourney Journey – Brown’s Team Heads Back to the Postseason
We’ve taken for granted the annual post-season invitation that Winthrop High basketball coach David Brown and his program secure every season. Once again coach Brown and his Vikings will be playing in the MIAA State Tournament. Winthrop is the smallest…
A Positive Step
Council moves forward on rezoning issue It was by the closest margin possible, but the Town Council voted to take control of the rezoning issue for the former site of the Governor Winthrop Nursing Home from the Planning Board and…
Reasoned Response
Turco adroitly handles complaint For those who tuned it to the end of the WCAT broadcast of Tuesday night’s meeting, they saw a highly respected and long-time resident criticize the Town Council for its comments and actions regarding the Planning…