Nature in the Neighborhood: Have you hugged a tree today?
The Swampscott Conservancy Have you hugged a tree today? Maybe you should. Did you know that people who live on tree-lined streets are less likely to report... Read more.
This Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Dear Editor – For many Americans, the last Monday in May marks the unofficial start of summer — a long weekend with a family barbecue or gathering of... Read more.
Northeast Arc thanks community for support after fire shuts down Breaking Grounds
Dear Editor – Northeast Arc recently experienced the generosity of the North Shore community when Breaking Grounds, Northeast Arc’s coffee shop on Main... Read more.
Thank you to those who voted against rezoning Cliftondale
To the editor: This letter is to send a big thank you to the Town Meeting members of Saugus who voted to not rezone Cliftondale, and to also clear the air... Read more.
Join us for Sunday’s Pride Celebration in Lynnfield
To the editor: As many of you know, Lynnfield’s second annual Pride Celebration will take place on Sunday, May 21, from 3-6 p.m. on the Town Common. I am... Read more.
LTE: Common sense gun control
To the editor: Needless mass killings of innocent people just going about their business can happen anywhere, anytime in this country. It’s a common... Read more.
LTE: Donald Castle for Lynn councilor-at-large
To the editor: I read Jeff Snow’s letter in Monday’s Item about the responsiveness of city councilors, and how he feels it is difficult to receive... Read more.
LTE: What’s going on with Lynn leaders?
To the editor: I have been living in Lynn practically my whole life and have never seen our city officials so disengaged with their duties. Every time you... Read more.
LTE: Vision Lynn
To the editor: Vision Lynn is a long document: 141 pages. Word searches are useful in determining patterns. The only mentions of “conserv” are two instances... Read more.
LTE: Celebrating the end of vulnerability
To the editor: With the impending termination of Chapter 257, the pandemic-related rental assistance program that saved thousands of families from eviction,... Read more.