In 1848 the Boston Public Library (BPL) was established as a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large, free municipal library in the United States, the first public library to lend books, the first to…
Month: April 2021
Get the Vaccine
For the vast majority of people, getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible is a no-brainer. COVID-19 not only has a high death rate for older persons and those with underlying health conditions, but it also has…
Royal Family, Common Problems
On a certain level, it is easy to dismiss the recent interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as frivolous and irrelevant to the lives of the rest of us. To most Americans, the concept of a royal family is…
Guest Op-Ed: Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s Easter Message
By Cardinal Sean O’Malley Easter is the center and core of Christian faith. Christian faith is Resurrection faith; the Risen Christ, having conquered sin and death, remains with us across the ages. When we celebrate “the Triduum” — the great…
Obituaries 04-07-2021
Emily Mazzarella Operated Mazzarella Funeral Home in Orient Heights With Her Late Husband Emily (Bergamasco) Mazzarella, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away Saturday evening, April 3, at home surrounded by her loving family after brief illness. She along…