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Maria Perez: An ode to marriage
Here is an examination of the many benefits of marriage. The purpose is to highlight and encourage the younger generations to gain a positive view of marriage and... Read more.
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Letter: Sean Regan will work for Swampscott
To the editor: Swampscott residents are disappointed that our Housing Authority Board selected Charles Patsios to join its body as an interim member without due... Read more.
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Letter: Patsios has Swampscott tenants’ support for Housing Board
To the editor, I am writing this letter in support of Charlie Patsios for the Swampscott Housing Authority (SHA) in the upcoming election. Charlie is a longtime... Read more.
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Letter: Why I’m voting for MaryEllen Fletcher
To the editor: Weeks ago, when I heard that MaryEllen Fletcher was running for Select Board I was thrilled. I thought to myself, here is an intelligent, informed... Read more.
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Letter: Swampscott Select Board candidate MaryEllen Fletcher deserves your vote
To the editor: I’ve known MaryEllen for more than 14 years personally and professionally. I can attest that she is a savvy businesswoman who is compassionate about... Read more.
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Letter: It’s time to convince the MBTA to electrify commuter-rail service
To the editor: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) left something very important out of its draft five-year Capital Investment Plan: electrification... Read more.
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Letter: Exempt vaccinated travelers from inbound-testing order
To the editor: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every business in the country in one way or another. But few sectors have been as hard hit, or face a longer road... Read more.
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Letter: Bursting with pride over Swampscott candidates forum
To the editor: I came away bursting with pride after attending the April 14 forum for candidates running for town office. Thanks to the good work and collaboration... Read more.
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Letter: A Swampscott vote for Fletcher and Phelan
To the editor: This last week, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting or speaking with all three women running for Select Board. They are highly qualified, passionate,... Read more.
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Letter: Martin-Epstein and Phelan will listen to Swampscott residents
To the editor: Running for any office does not mean serving one group of constituents only, regardless of how well-connected and well-known one may be within that... Read more.