Ehrlich’s global view
State Rep. Lori A. Ehrlich marks the 10th anniversary of her election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives this year and with Lynn Mayor Thomas M. McGee’s... Read more.
Shouldering their challenges
Their cities are more different than they are similar but four local mayors, including two sworn into new terms in office this week and last, face shared challenges.... Read more.
A guardian for the past
There’s irony to be found in Malden decision to tear down City Hall last year and kick off this year by embracing historic building preservation. The so-called... Read more.
Lynnfield’s rec trail group promises to stay above the fray
With its neutral-sounding name and mandate from the Board of Selectmen, the Lynnfield Recreational Path Committee sounds like the perfect instrument for slicing... Read more.
A blizzard’s lesson
Coastal tide-driven flooding, blizzard-force winds and heavy drifting snow — just another winter day in New England. Public officials and electronic media... Read more.
Mayor McGee’s vision
For a minute or so on Tuesday night after the near-capacity crowd in Veterans Memorial Auditorium watched a video featuring Lynn’s new mayor and other elected... Read more.
A burning need
A week’s worth of freezing temperatures and forecasts for more brutally-cold weather this week underscore the need for a concerted effort to ensure all local... Read more.
Down by the river
The Peabody riverwalk is a great idea intended to shine light into a shadow-filled part of the city that should be one of its centerpieces. With Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s... Read more.
Getting and spending
At first glance the news is great: The town of Saugus recorded a $4.1 million free cash amount to round off its budget surplus as the calendar year draws to a close.... Read more.
A holiday salute
It’s late December when a variety of holiday traditions spanning different faiths and ethnic backgrounds converge for a few days in celebrations featuring... Read more.