We believe we heard Winthrop resident David Osborne, a regular speaker during the public portion of Council meetings, suggest that the town should consider building a new high school, rather than go forward with the $26.5 million in renovations that…
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Quality Leadership – Forum showcased dedication of our elected officials
There’s only one word to describe the Town Council’s public forum that was held Tuesday night at the Senior Center in which all of our town department leaders participated, and that word is, “Impressive.†Even Town Manager Jim McKenna was…
On the Right Road – McKenna, Council tackle truck issue
The problem, as presented by a Winthrop resident during the public comment portion of a Town Council meeting last month, is that the trucks going to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) Deer Island sewage treatment facility have been using…
A Moment Went Awry – Objections to appointments came as a surprise
It looked like a regular Town Council meeting the other night. The Council had addressed all the major issues on the agenda in an orderly fashion. There was a momentary difference of opinion when Councillor Richard Gill felt because of…
Tune in Tonight – Council president debate is upon us
If we’re correct in our assessment of the conversations lately in town coffee shops and restaurants, then the debate tonight (Thursday) among the three candidates for Town Council President, Barbara Survilas, Sue Bolster, and Jeff Turco, has caught the interest…
Pure Gold – Eruzione’s tournament is a huge success (again)
If you’ve ever walked into the weight training center at Winthrop High School and have seen the many student-athletes using it to enhance their strength and conditioning, then you know how important an addition it has been to the Winthrop…
Welcome, Rev. Freeman – New pastor brings a unique perspective to Winthrop
We want to welcome the Rev. Alecia-Reeves Freeman, the new pastor at the First Church Winthrop, United Methodist, to our town and wish her well in her new position at the historic church on Winthrop Street. The Rev. Freeman is…
Debating The Issues – Council president candidates take center stage
A candidates’ debate is a unique event in our political culture. It is the only opportunity for the voters to see the candidates in an unscripted, head to head setting. Debates can make or break a candidate and often are…
Congratulations, Chief Delehanty – New chief brings experience, knowledge to post
The announcement by Town Manager James McKenna at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that he has appointed Terence Delehanty as the new chief of the Winthrop Police Department should comes as no surprise to local residents. Delehanty, who has been serving…
MWRA: Slow those trucks! MWRA must take action to curb public safety threat
Readers of this week’s police blotter will notice that under the direction of new Police Chief Terence Delehanty, the Winthrop Police have begun handing out hefty fines to truck drivers who don’t follow the designated truck route to Deer Island.…