Regarding the South End Forum meeting The following letter was submitted to The Boston Sun for publication. Dear Chief of Streets Chris Osgood, This is to follow the recent meeting at the South End Forum on June 4. Clearly we…
Category: Editorials
Ali Stroker Is An Inspiration for All of Us
At the age of two, Ali Stroker was in a car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury that paralyzed her from the chest down, leaving her unable to walk and confining her to a wheelchair for the rest…
Speaker DeLeo Prepares for the Future
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo this week unveiled the details of the plan he announced last February that will provide $1.3 billion to combat the ever-increasing effects of climate change. Among the major aspects of the plan will be the…
Guest Op-ed: Updates to Trash and Recycling Will Improve Efficiency and Convenience
Mayor Martin J. Walsh One of the most fundamental ways we can improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods is by proactively addressing the basic needs of our residents. The men and women of our Public Works Department do…
Guest Op-ed: High School Education for the 21st Century, Right Here in the City of Boston
By Kevin McCaskill Call them the Latest Generation. Young adults are putting off home ownership, marriage, and children — all benchmarks of becoming an adult, since World War II. But as 44 million Americans grapple with student debt, college has…
Guest Op-ed: 50th Anniversary a Joy for Health Center Founders
By Dr. Gerald Hass Since this is the 50th. Anniversary of the South End Community Health Center, I would like to say Happy Birthday and many more. But sadly, I can’t. I can, however, say thank you to Divina and…
Congratulations To the Class of 2019
Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they know a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in the joy —…
Finally, Some Good News On the Environmental Front
Every few weeks — or even more often, it seems — we learn of some new, looming catastrophe for our planet because of the combined effects of climate change and the degradation of our environment by human activity. Everyone agrees…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Letter to the Editor
Seeking Artists of HT Park Dear Editor, The HT Park was dedicated on June 20, 1999. It may be the only park in the country with two original works of art by Afro-American women artists. There are also 15 pavers -12…