Next Wednesday, November 11, our nation will mark the 108th 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 it…
Category: Editorials
THANK YOU, CHARLESTOWN!
THANK YOU, CHARLESTOWN! To the Editor, What an extraordinary Halloween! This is the magic of Charlestown. Neighbors helping neighbors. Families creating memories. Businesses giving generously. Volunteers working tirelessly. And an entire community coming together to make something wonderful happen. For…
Early voting is underway
Both mail-in and in-person voting is underway in every city and town in Massachusetts. In-person voting began this past Saturday and will be available every day of the week through next Friday, October 30, excluding Sunday, October 25. For those…
Two more reasons to get a flu shot
‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses — the flu, COVID, and RSV — for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies…
Make the most of the long weekend
The arrival of the long holiday 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. With the weatherman (as of this writing) forecasting a…
We supports protecting Monument Square
We support protecting Monument Square To the Editor, There has been a great deal of discussion about the proposed Monument Square Landmark District, and understandably, residents have questions about what designation would actually mean for the people who live there.…
Fall arrives
After last week’s summer-like weather, where temperature hit the mid-80s for a couple of days, much-cooler weather arrived this past weekend, Combined with the strong winds from a developing nor’easter later this week, it is clear that fall is here.…
Pier 5 Belongs To The Public. The Issues: Just The Facts
To the Editor, Charlestown, a community of 20,000 residents is surrounded by water, and located in a severe flood zone. It has the second lowest tree canopy in Greater Boston. The Boston Planning and Development Agency plans to add over…
Data centers: We have met the enemy and they are us
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us…
Remembering 9/11
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…