For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Letter to the Editor
Neighbor to Neighbor Dear Editor, Maya Angelo, a well- respected activist and poet once said, “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” With that in mind, we thank the community of Charlestown for their generous donations of non-perishable food…
Be Sure to Thank Our Veterans
Its was 101 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You to all Dear Editor, We are grateful to all who helped us celebrate our Thirty-Fourth Annual Halloween Parade on Thursday night, 5 p.m., Oct. 31, 2019. Charlestown is a remarkable community with collaborators who make our Halloween a…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Letter to the Editor
Vote Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large! Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage everyone in Boston to vote for Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large on Nov. 5. Erin left her position as a BPS teacher after 22 years…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care for All
Ever since 2006, when then-Gov. Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens…
Letter to the Editor
‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ on Halloween Dear Editor, Harvest on Vine emergency food pantry began in 2003, as one of St. Mary-St. Catherine’s social ministry efforts. The parish identified food insecurity as a major issue in the community, especially among children,…
The Meatless Revolution Is Here
By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…