We wish to remind our readers that early voting will get underway this weekend, October 22, at every city and town hall throughout the state. Early voting presents a wonderful opportunity to vote in-person for those who choose not to…
Category: Editorials
Don’t Be an Apathetic Citizen: This Is Why It’s Important To Vote
With the pre-election polls suggesting that there are no competitive races for the major elective offices in Massachusetts, there is a temptation to think that our vote won’t matter. However, we would urge all of our readers to consider this:…
E Pluribus Unum: Do We Still Believe in It?
In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Voter Registration Deadline For the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
Take a Forest Bath
When we saw a headline about a “forest bath” in an on-line publication the other day, we initially took its meaning literally. But the article was not about physically bathing in the woods. Rather, it pointed out that there have…
Sundays Aren’t Fun Anymore
Some years back, amid the Patriots’ long string of success, we wrote that New England fans should enjoy the ride, because it inevitably would come to an end. We’ve been Pats’ fans since the 1960s, so unlike younger fans, we’ve…
Letter to the Editor
Boston Vulnerable to Sea-Level Rise Dear Editor Hurricane’s Ida’s devastating impacts on Florida’s seacoast communities provide a stark warning to Boston which is similarly vulnerable to the combined impacts of storm surges and sea level rise which is universally predicted…
Hurricane Fiona Was A Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be a Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…