Dare I complain about such unpopular things as cars and gasoline stations? Certainly I dare to, but I note that I risk having the vocal and verbose bike mafia on my tail. Luckily they are no match to keep up…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor
On Beyond Hullabaloo in Back Bay… Dear Editor, At the risk of further fueling the Back Bay Hullabaloo, and in the interest of clarity and civility, I am pushing the “reply all” button for Martyn Roetter’s letter to the editor…
GOP: Tax the Middle-Class and Give Cuts for the Richest
Although there still are many variations of the Republican tax plans in the House and Senate that eventually will need to be worked out, they all share a common theme: Raise taxes for the middle class and cut taxes for…
Creating Homes, and Giving Thanks
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones; it’s also a time to reflect on the year past and to consider all the things we have…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Coffee and a Cringe
The coffee you can get today in the neighborhood is a far cry from what used to be. There are so many choices, so many blends and styles, and a virtual spelling test of additives to greet you once you’ve…
Going Off the Rails at Back Bay?
By Ken Kruckemeyer, Mel King and Ann Hershfang The Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16, to vote on the proposed Back Bay/South End Gateway project by Boston Properties LP. Their project…
Letter to the Editor
Clarification of NABB’s Positions and Role Dear Editor, As the incoming (and now current) chair of the Neighborhood Association whose speech at the Algonquin Club is referred to with misleading implications I would like to respond to Maggie Huff-Rouselle’s letter…
The Holiday Season is Approaching — Remember to Help Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the approaching holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens…