Council’s mural resistance is democracy denied
The Lynn City Council is a democratic institution with 11 elected members who debate and vote on matters they consider to be important to the city. So why has the... Read more.
There are remedies for North Shore’s housing crisis
Housing is a rising expense even in relatively well-off communities like Lynnfield, Marblehead and Swampscott, the last of which more than 40 percent of residents... Read more.
Letter: Sticking up for the Lynnfield Historical Society
To the editor: Upon reading the various stories of the conflict between the Lynnfield Historical Society and the town-appointed commission, it seems as though only... Read more.
Letter: Time to invest in green space
To the editor: During a nature walk on trails behind the Torigian YMCA, fourth and fifth graders found turtles and the smallest snake I’ve ever seen. We came... Read more.
Border crisis needs more than money
Editorial from the Bloomberg Opinion editorial board Faced with a burgeoning crisis at the southern border, President Joe Biden has pledged to increase economic... Read more.
Letter: Searching for an answer in Lynnfield
To the editor: My father has been a Lynnfield resident and tax payer for more than 50 years. He is 86 years old and stopped driving three years ago. He is a homeowner,... Read more.
Letter: A vote for Spellios
To the editor: With another election around the corner, the people of Swampscott have the opportunity to consider the objectives and experience of those seeking... Read more.
Letter: Attention business owners
To the editor: Regarding the editorial in last Thursday’s (April 1) Item — “It’s time for a clean sweep.” This should be a wakeup call... Read more.
Thomas Le and Emma Zeng: For Asian Americans, startling health disparities
With the recent rise in anti-Asian violence and the tragic shootings in Atlanta, there has been an increased focus on individual and institutional racism toward... Read more.
Letter: Markey endorses DePrizio
To the editor: I am writing in support of Kate DePrizio for School Committee. Kate and I first met a year ago when she co-chaired the Lynnfield Together We Grow... Read more.