Countries that take ambitious action against climate change can benefit macroeconomically—if they prioritize the most economically efficient measures for mitigating emissions. The Economic Case for Combating Climate Change, a report released today by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the…
Category: Editorials
The Columbus Day Parade Committee Deserves Praise
After the cancellation of the Columbus Day Parade two years ago due to heavy rain the Columbus Day Parade Committee has worked tirelessly to make Sunday’s parade is bigger and better than ever. While many were disappointed in the cancellation…
Letter to the Editor
Are you Curious or Worried about Vaping? Dear Editor, This summer the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched a statewide information campaign called The New Look of Nicotine Addiction and it’s all about vaping. The Website of the campaign,…
Recovery is Personal to Me – and to All of Us
Early on in my first campaign for mayor, I realized I had to be open about my recovery from alcoholism. I had been working on addiction prevention and recovery issues for my entire 16 years in the State Legislature, and…
Thank You to East Boston Little League
In last week’s newspaper, the coverage of the annual Little League Banquet was reported. In looking over the pictures, we noticed as big a smile on the faces of the coaches and officers of the East Boston Little League as…
Letters to the Editor
Boston needs to become a livable city again To the Editor, As someone who grew up in working class Lower Roxbury/ South End in the 50s and 60s, I can remember a time when housing costs were not a major…
Looking for a Shared Vision
Like many neighborhoods throughout Boston and major cities across the nation, East Boston is experiencing a period of rapid growth and change. Surrounded by water and accessible by the MBTA’s Blue Line, East Boston’s diversity, vibrant communities, active parks and…
A Possible Harbinger
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence on the Carolinas is another wakeup call for our communities. Even though many preparations were made by local officials, there was still the loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. While the wind…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
We join the community in wishing our friends and neighbors of the Jewish faith a happy and healthy New Year. Rosh Hashanah began Sunday night at Jewish places of worship and the services include the traditional sounding of the shofar.…
Massachusetts Needs Gov Charlie Baker
With the state primary election now concluded, the ballot for the state election in November has been set, providing voters with the opportunity to see how the candidates match up for the various offices. Many of these contests feature either…