It is difficult to understate the impact upon the future of our country of the Republican tax bill proposals that have been passed by the House and Senate and await a reconciliation between the two versions for a final vote…
Category: Editorials
Creating Homes, and Giving Thanks
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh During this time of the year, it 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…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, 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 citizens is…
Old North Church Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Reverend Stephen T. Ayres was recently honored by the Old North Church on his 20th anniversary as Vicar of the historical church located in the heart of the North End. He also serves as an Executive Director of the Old…
Grinches are Lurking to Steal Packages
Robbery seems to increase during the Christmas season, especially with packages being taken out of doorways and deliveries left in plain view. Residents should be aware of delivery times so that items won’t disappear, including expensive goods. Don’t kid yourself,…
Building a Future for all of Us
By Mayor Marty Walsh I’m lucky to call Boston home. My parents immigrated here with little more than their hope for a better life. They raised me in Dorchester, where I learned the value of hard work, second chances, and…
Letter to the Editor
Deplorable, unsafe state of Beacon Hill brick sidewalks Dear Editor, This letter is addressed to everyone on Beacon Hill. I am an 82-year-old man in good health. In the last two years, I have tripped on the bricks and I…
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,…
The Person You Have to Fear is the Guy Next Door with a Gun
The mass-shooting that took place in a church in a rural Texas town Sunday morning follows what has become an all-too-familiar pattern in our nation these days: An unhappy white guy, with no particular axe-to-grind, decides to slaughter a bunch…