The passing last week of Judge Joseph V. Ferrino marks the end of an era in the East Boston, Revere and Winthrop area. It is fair to say that there is no person who has been more impactful and was…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: Together, we must stop the MBTA service cuts
By Senator Sal DiDomenico The MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board recently released their “Forging Ahead Initiative,†a series of ill-conceived cuts to MBTA services that will have devastating (and likely long-lasting) impacts on those who rely on public transit to get to and…
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,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. The pandemic is spreading like widlfire across our nation, shattering previous records of infection on a daily basis and requiring all…
Guest Op-Ed: Thanksgiving 2020, Home, But Not Alone
By Karen Lee Sobol Has your sense of time shifted lately? Does avoiding people feel bizarre, and has Purell become your new best friend? Do you spot beauty in surprising places, and feel the rhythm of your breath inside your…
Vaccines Are Coming, But We Still Have a Duty to Stop the Spread
The announcements in the past week that two vaccines have been shown to be remarkably effective in providing immunization against the coronavirus have given our nation hope that the pandemic might be brought under control. Finally, there is a light at…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You IUOE Local 4 Dear Editor, I’m a Marine veteran, a father, a first-generation American, and a former truck driver. Soon, I’ll also be an Operating Engineer with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 4, building Boston’s skyline. My…
Veteran’s Day — Honor Our Veterans
It was 102 years ago on November 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…
There Was Only One “Bond…..James Bondâ€
The passing last weekend of Sean Connery, who became known to everyone throughout the world for his role as James Bond in the 1960s films, was a sad event for all of us who grew up mesmerized by his performances.…
Letter to the Editor
Thinking of My Friends This Election Dear Editor, As I’m sure you know, this election season has been stressful for just about everyone. My 12 year old daughter has taken many of the issues to heart, and in an effort…
Be Sure to Vote
Okay — this is it. The long presidential campaign has come to an end and it will all be over by the time this newspaper is published next week. Although a record-breaking number of Americans already have taken advantage of…
It’s Us Vs. The Virus
The stunning announcement this week by Trump administration officials that they will be doing nothing to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has grave implications both for the health of every American and for the U.S. economy. With an average…
Letter to the Editor
Vote TRUMP This November 3 If You Value Our Nation’s Principles Dear Editor, President Trump has kept his promises to the American People in spite that the left having not recovered from his election! President Trump was never afforded a…
Voting Has Begun!
Thanks to the early voting laws, every registered voter in Massachusetts has the opportunity to cast their ballot for the upcoming Presidential election in the two weeks prior to Election Day itself, Tuesday, November 3. Although the exact locations and times for…
Voter Registration Deadline Is October 24
With all of the excitement (for lack of a better word) being generated by the upcoming election, a record turnout of voters is being predicted both in Massachusetts and across the country. Americans are voting early and in huge numbers…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-Win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Candidates Who Believe in Science Dear Editor, As a voter and a patient, I know that it is critical to support candidates who believe in science and believe in the work being done day in and day out by…
Suffolk DA Rollins Steps Up
The announcement this week by Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins that her office will be expanding the database (often referred to as LEAD) that is comprised of law enforcement personnel whose prior conduct could impact their credibility as witnesses in…
Letters to the Editor
Support of Suffolk Downs Development Proposal Dear Editor, The following letter was submitted to the Boston Planning and Development Agency and received by the Journal for publication Dear BPDA Board Members: I am a lifelong neighbor of the former Suffolk…
