This coming Tuesday, November 11, our nation will celebrate the 107th observance of Veterans Day, a day of solemnity and reverence that honors those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when…
Category: Editorials
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…
Street Takeover Law Needed Immediately
The repeated and gross lawlessness by roving gangs of youths who engage in the practice known as a “street takeover” reached its apex two weeks ago in Boston’s South End, culminating in the torching of a Boston Police cruiser by…
Guest Op-Ed: A Better Politics for Everett
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria Public service is a good thing. Anyone willing to run for office or serve their community deserves respect. While service is honorable, politics doesn’t always reflect that ideal. Throughout my time as Mayor, I’ve worked to…
Happy Diwali
We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
A Fitting Tribute to Bill Russell
The recent dedication of the “William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge” that connects Charlestown to the North End represents a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who not only was a sports legend, but who exemplified by the way he led…
Guest Op-Ed: “I will not allow lies to define the truth”
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria For 18 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Mayor of the city I love. In that time, I’ve worked tirelessly to earn and keep your trust. Now, a serious accusation has been made against…
Make the most of the Long Weekend
The arrival of this year’s long weekend means that the fall season is squarely upon us, the time of year that has special meaning for all of us in New England. Although the weatherman (as of this writing) is forecasting…
It’s Vaccine Season for Senior Citizens
With the fall and winter months approaching, this is the time of year when health experts urge seniors over the age of 65 to get their annual flu and COVID-19 shots. The benefits of both vaccines are huge for even…