Andrea Nyamekye and Cindy Luppi: Creating equal access to energy efficiency in Lynn
As the economic and public health consequences of the pandemic continue to reverberate in Lynn and across the Commonwealth, one thing is clear: once again, Black... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: A Nahant citizen responds
A group of citizens who have been adamant supporters of Northeastern University’s desire to develop East Point recently wrote a signed statement in the Item’s... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Clean up Rotary Park
I think there are two sides to hate crimes in Lynnfield. I have great respect for all our residents. There is a small park called (Rotary Park) on Summer Street... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Some thoughts on racism
Regarding the article “Residents Tackle Intolerance” (Weekly New, Sept. 3), I too am troubled by the stolen signs from private residences, and particularly vulgar... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: The anthem and respect
The protest of the injustice of Black, Brown, people has now moved to all major sports. Kneeling for the Star-Spangled Banner is their way of conveying their message.... Read more.
C’mon, Councilor
Lynn City Councilor-at-large Brian LaPierre doesn’t think teachers should be in schools. He told union teachers on social media that in-person, on-site instruction... Read more.
Stumbling into the school year
Most of us would have cast a judgment-laden or nervous eye six months ago at someone wearing a mask. Most of us would have scratched our heads or laughed six months... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Send Kennedy to the Senate
Politics are more polarized and contentious than ever, and the result is that we “regular people” suffer. We need elected officials who will fight when needed,... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Register O’Brien supports Kennedy
Not so long ago when my office uncovered the largest case of fraud ever perpetrated upon this country by the rampant greed of the big banks and their Wall Street... Read more.
Keep an eye on the 13th Essex
The most interesting local race on the Sept. 1 primary election ballot is actually a prelude to a Nov. 3 final election contest to decide who will succeed long-time... Read more.