July was THE hottest month on record in the U.S. For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that should…
Category: Editorials
Residential PACE: An important part in the housing affordability toolbox
For many Massachusetts families, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain — not just because of rising housing costs, but because the cost of maintaining a home has become unaffordable. Whether it’s replacing a failing heating system, repairing a crumbling…
Signs of Summer’s end
Signs of summer’s end All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those…
Our Loss….is Salem’s Gain
We’d like to offer our congratulations to Dr. Tommy Welch, who has been named the new Superintendent for the Salem public schools. Welch has served as the Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, which encompasses 15 schools in East Boston,…
Our Sox are on Fire!
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the…
Letter to the Editor
Who is responsible for the landscaping To the Editor: I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience. One of the special aspects of the new…
Where is Teddy Roosevelt When we Need Him?
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before…
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival This Weekend
The 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 17–19. This free event once again will feature world-class master sand sculptors, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Saturday night fireworks display. The theme…
Letter to the Editor
It had been a great World Cup until… To the Editor, Your piece did not address the problem that caused Team USA to be embarrassed prior to their game with Belgium. It was the so called President of the United…
Enjoy the Tall Ships!
The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and into…