As we were preparing to send this week’s Sun Transcript off to the printer, we noticed the date line, “July 15, 2010,†and it occurred to us that summer is just about exactly half over. June has come and gone…
Category: Editorials
Outstanding Choices – Town Council makes wise decisions
The Town Council and Town Manager made important appointments this week that we feel will prove extremely beneficial to the town in the days ahead. The council voted to appoint Attorney Mark Rotondo to the Winthrop School Committee to fill…
A Great Celebration – Horribles Parade, fireworks were perfect
There are very few traditions these days that are “real†traditions. Although it is difficult to ascribe a number of years to what we mean by a “real†tradition, it is safe to say that the Fourth of July celebration…
The End of An Era – The closing of Publix Shoe
When Tony and Lou Rossetti opened their shoe store in Winthrop Centre in 1947, it really was not all that difficult to imagine that they still might be in business 63 years later. Winthrop’s business environment was a far different…
A Tough Choice – But Letterie did the right thing
Life is all about decisions and Town Councillor James Letterie had a tough one this week: Whether to remain on the Council or submit an application to become a member of the Winthrop School Committee. There are currently two vacancies…
Enjoy the Fourth – And remember: Safety first
The weatherman is forecasting a truly glorious Fourth of July weekend, with lots of sun and temperatures that will be warm, but not scorching. Locally, Winthrop residents will celebrate the holiday in our traditional way. Although there will be no…
Another Big Loss – Milano steps down from School Committee
The decision by School Committee Chairperson Pat Milano to resign from the School Committee, coming on the heels of the resignation of colleague Gus Martucci less than two weeks ago, leaves a serious void in the leadership of our School…
All-Star Performer – Winthrop L.L. honors Peter Pellegriti
It truly is hard to believe, but Winthrop Little League President Peter Pellegriti has been serving the local Little League organization for 50 years. Winthrop Little League presented Peter with a plaque at the graduation awards ceremony last Thursday at…
Drive Carefully – School is out; watch out for children
With the school vacation season at hand, we urge all motorists to be extra careful when driving around our crowded little town because of the large numbers of children who will be on the streets for the next few months.…
Foul Call? – Town should think long and hard before it locks tennis courts at Ingleside Park
Acts of vandalism at the tennis courts at Ingleside Park have become rampant lately (why the young punks who are committing these acts have chosen the tennis courts is anyone’s guess) and to such an extent that Town Manager James…