By Joe McGonagle My opponent pretends he is leading the way to provide housing for our most vulnerable residents, yet he wants to take away much-needed affordable senior and veteran housing. The city purchased Pope John High School with the…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 4: Practical, Safe, Economic Policy
By East Boston’s Delegation Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Adrian Madaro and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta In East Boston, we represent one of the most diverse populations in the state. We are not only proud of diversity but we know that,…
Early Voting Starts This Weekend
We wish to remind our readers that early voting will get underway this weekend, October 22, at every city and town hall throughout the state. Early voting presents a wonderful opportunity to vote in-person for those who choose not to…
Don’t Be an Apathetic Citizen: This Is Why It’s Important To Vote
With the pre-election polls suggesting that there are no competitive races for the major elective offices in Massachusetts, there is a temptation to think that our vote won’t matter. However, we would urge all of our readers to consider this:…
E Pluribus Unum: Do We Still Believe in It?
In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Letter to the Editor
A Housing Moratorium is Not the Answer To the Editor, At last week’s City Council meeting, a petition was brought forward by a group of residents seeking a five-year moratorium on new housing developments in Everett. A housing moratorium is…
Voter Registration Deadline for the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
Guest Op-Ed: Rising Prices – One Thing You Can Do
By Glenn Mollette Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a sack of groceries or a tank of gasoline. This is a big maybe on the…
Take a Forest Bath
When we saw a headline about a “forest bath” in an on-line publication the other day, we initially took its meaning literally. But the article was not about physically bathing in the woods. Rather, it pointed out that there have…