Col. Dorothy Chambers Retired US Army nurse Dorothy E., (Hughes) Colonel, ANC USAR (Retired) died in Melrose on February 7, 2011. Born in East Boston in 1919, the daughter of Richard O. and Emma L. (Thurston) Hughes, after her early…
Compare, Contrast: Council President Debate a Big Success
Incumbent Council President Jeffrey Turco and his challenger Peter Gill stepped in front of the cameras at WCAT Monday night, each hoping to convince voters who haven’t already made up their minds, that they are deserving of their vote on…
An Interesting Idea: Viewing Meetings on the Web
An interesting idea, first proposed by Council President Jeffrey Turco, is the possibility of televising all Winthrop town government meetings on the Internet so residents will be able to follow developments from the town’s committees and boards on an instantaneous…
Display of Excellence: Perfect MCAS Scores Are a Source of Pride for Our Schools
The ceremony honoring the 23 students who recorded perfect scores on the MCAS exam was evidence that great things are happening in classrooms throughout our school system and is proof that our schools are providing the opportunity to thrive and…
A Fine Debate: Candidates Deliver Their Message
The Town Council President’s debate between incumbent President Jeffrey Turco and candidate Peter Gill certainly lived up to the hype with both candidates delivering their message very well under the spotlight of live television. Turco, whose outstanding performance in the…
Neighboring Areas Concerned About Robust Truck Traffic
It’s too bad that beach sand can’t just fall from the sky. It seems that the Winthrop Beach renourishment plan just cannot escape controversy. In its 10-year history, though never really getting off the drawing board, it has elicited complaints…