Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), the coming of railroad lines to Winthrop, designed originally to bring summer visitors to our town (which at that time was one of the principal summer season destinations north of…
Category: Editorials
Thank You, Ed Markey: Congressman Secured the Funds for Ferry Terminal
While on the subject of the ferry terminal groundbreaking, we would note that it’s always great to see our Congressman, Edward J. Markey, the dean of the New England Congressional delegation, in town. We would note that it was Congressman…
Tickets still Available: E.B. Newton Fundraiser this Saturday
We hear that tickets are still available for the town gala Saturday night to benefit the E.B. Newton School and the wonderful transformation of that building into a cultural and historic center for the town. Several organizations in the town…
A Lot to Digest: Ordinance Review Committee Makes many Recommendations
After nine months of meetings, discussions, and public forums, Ordinance Review Committee Chairman Joseph Boncore submitted the committee’s 87-page report to the Town Council Tuesday night. The report contains the committee’s recommendations and proposed revisions to the town code and…
Surprising Move: Strangie Performed well during Short Stint
More than a few Town Hall observers were stunned by the resignation of Clerk to the Town Council Leighanne  Strangie, whose letter of resignation was read at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Mrs.Strangie had been appointed in December following Town ClerkCarla Vitale’s…
Town Meetings Live: Internet Coverage is Being Explored
Council President Jeffrey Turco expanded on his proposal to have all meetings of all town committees shown live on the Internet so Winthrop residents can follow the meetings on their home computers. Turco said the city of Sacramento, California has…
A Done Deal: Town Can Finally Move Forward
The long-anticipated sale of the Dalrymple School to the East Boston Community Development Corporation is just about done and it is great news for the town. Town officials and ECDC representative are expected to sign the appropriate papers in the…
Great Job, Lee: Disabilities Fair was Informative
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…
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…