LTTE: Debra Panetta is a professional
To the editor: I am writing to endorse Debra Panetta for Selectman. I have watched the Selectmen meetings over the years and find Debra to be professional, courteous,... Read more.
LTTE: Lynn should hire its next superintendent from within
To the Lynn School Committee, In May 2018, Patrick Tutwiler was hired as superintendent, and in August 2022, he resigned, as The Item quoted him, because it was... Read more.
LTTE: King’s Beach UV report incomplete
To the editor, While our elected officials pat themselves on the back for the “success” of the summer’s UV Pilot program, it must be noted that the... Read more.
LTTE: End the shutdown by fixing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
To the editor, Once again, Congress has shut down the federal government, disrupting critical services and forcing tens of thousands of dedicated public servants... Read more.
LTTE: ‘Apparent interference from the School Committee has systematically undercut the superintendent’s authority’
To the editor: The recent departure of two highly qualified superintendents of color from our district is both deeply regrettable and a cause for serious concern.... Read more.
LTTE: Coach Smith, a champion for all Lynn students
To the editor, “Because Every Kid Matters.” This phrase serves as the slogan for Tristan Smith’s campaign to become a member of the Lynn School Committee…... Read more.
LTTE: Congratulations on Marblehead’s AAA bond rating
To the editor: On behalf of the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union (MMEU), we extend our sincere congratulations to the Town of Marblehead for achieving a AAA... Read more.
LTTE: Vote for Tristan Smith for Lynn School Committee
To the editor: I am writing to encourage voters to vote for Tristan Smith for the School Committee on Nov. 4. Tristan will bring transformative thinking, dynamic... Read more.
LTTE: Charlie Kirk’s life deserves prayers, not scorn
To the editor: I recently read a news story published in The Daily Item back on Sept. 25 (Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr), while decrying racism... Read more.
LTTE: Stocker Dog Park fiasco: five years of unlawful plans, premature hires, and taxpayer waste
To the editor: The ongoing saga of the proposed dog park at Stocker Street in Saugus continues to unravel in the most predictable — and frustrating — fashion.... Read more.