Superintendent of Schools John Macero is in his first full academic year, but he’s certainly stamping his own mark on the school system and its future. Macero has been very visible in his role as the top official of our School Department, not only at the highly attended athletic events, but also at academic...
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A Great Idea: Varone Will Hold Office Hours
Sometimes the best ideas don’t have to be complicated or take long to institute. Such is Council Vice President Paul Varone’s plan to hold office hours on the first Tuesday of every month (from 5 to 7 p.m.) in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Varone will begin his office hours on Tuesday, March...
To Dr. Brooks: Local Dentist Makes Visits to Our Schools
We’re not so sure which is more awesome: That Dr. Howard Brooks has been visiting our schools for the past 25 years and educating our students about the importance of dental health, or that Dr. Brooks, who looks great and has so much energy, has really been a dentist for a quarter-century. (Where does...
An End in Sight: Council to Take Action on Polling Location
The issue of moving the polling location from O’Connell Hall on Golden Drive to the Winthrop Senior Center had another airing Tuesday night in front of the Town Council and the solution appears to be in sight. The Council has set May 1 as the night they will hold a public meeting and then...
Bertino is Doing It: Finance Director Always is Knowledgeable
Long-time Winthrop residents will remember fondly Town Counsel Joseph Harvey (for whom the meeting room at Town Hall is named). When the Winthrop selectmen would need an immediate legal or parliamentary clarification on an issue, Mr. Harvey would step forward and eloquently provide the answer and the meeting would continue. We see a lot...
Experience Counts: Phil Boncore’s Wisdom Always Impresses
Maybe it’s because he’s an attorney and he’s used to reading the small print, or maybe it’s his years of experience as a public official, but Attorney and Councilor-at-Large Philip Boncore always impresses us with his ability to look beneath the surface and do what’s best for the town of Winthrop. Tuesday night, as...
Well Deserved: Mary McGunigle Exemplifies Outstanding Teaching
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce held its 21st Annual Awards Night Dinner last Friday at the Hyatt Harborside. Once again it was another first-class event that drew a large crowd which is why is has become one of the most anticipated social events on the local calendar. Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre, her leadership team,...
Busy Days Ahead: Town Council Has a Full Docket
With a rare five Tuesdays in the month of January, the Town Council did not meet Tuesday night in their usual every-other-week schedule, but they’ll resume their schedule on February 7. Town Council President Peter Gill and his colleagues have a busy year ahead. There are so many huge projects and ideas going on...
Let’s Go Pats: Revenge the Loss of 20
We know that Winthrop residents of all ages will be in front of a television set somewhere Sunday night watching our New England Patriots try to defeat the New York Giants and win the Super Bowl and the Lombardi Trophy It’s been a super year for Tom Brady and Company as they once again...
TV Plan is a Good Idea: Council Should Support Town Manager’s Proposal
Town Manager James McKenna has proven to be somewhat of a visionary in the town in the short time he has been here. He has shown that he knows how to present a plan and execute it, while saving money and improving the town’s physical appearance. His town-wide consolidation plan and his transformation of...
