The Town of Winthrop received a big boost with the announcement that it has received a $150,000 federal stimulus grant to convert the heating system at Town Hall to high-efficiency, gas-fueled boilers that also will allow for the removal of…
Category: Editorials
Great Job, Chris – Winthrop High’s Life Skills program earns statewide recognition
It’s no surprise that Winthrop High School and its Life Skills Program has been chosen to be the site for a major event on March 3 for the “Spread the Word to End the Word†campaign. The campaign brings communities…
The Time Has Come – A casino at Suffolk Downs makes sense
Thanks to a combination of a bad economy and changing attitudes on Beacon Hill, the long talked about coming of a casino at Suffolk Downs appears to be approaching a reality. We feel it is safe to say that within…
Let it Snow – Yes. we’re hoping for a storm
This has been a fairly easy-to-take winter thus far. We had that one major snowstorm before Christmas and since then, the winter of 2009-2010 has been like a stroll in the park for those of us who have been lifelong…
Consolidation Effort – Any means of savings should be considered
With the Winthrop School Committee giving its approval to look at a possible consolidation of services between the School Department and town government, it’s expected that representatives from the Town Manager’s office (or Town Manager James McKenna himself) and the…
Good News – Flood map change could lead to insurance savings
We understand there’s some good news coming for residents who live in the so-called flood zone in the town. The town reportedly will be allowed to revert back to the previous flood map (from 1992) which will result in savings…
Life Lessons – Viking hockey team gave it their all
The many local sports fans who attended the hockey showdown Saturday night between Peabody and Winthrop, the top two teams in the Northeastern Conference, saw an unlikely sight: The Vikings pulling their goaltender and leaving the net open for the…
Consolidation is the word – Can the School Department merge with town offices?
Just two meetings into his tenure as Council President, Jeffrey Turco has offered a bold plan for the future of the Town of Winthrop. Turco proposed at Tuesday’s Council meeting that the administrative functions of the School Department and town…
Step up and say what’s on your mind – Citizen comment period at Council meetings is open to all
The Winthrop Town Council will continue to give all residents an opportunity to address the board during the “public comment†portion of its meetings. The Council voted to give citizens five minutes to speak on any issue they feel is…
Welcome aboard, Eric Moore – New health director is appointed
The announcement that a new, permanent director of the Winthrop Health Department is coming on board this Monday is good news for the town. With all of the vital health issues (including the H1N1 flu) on the horizon, it was…