LTE: Are you better off now than four years ago?
To the editor: As an America First populist, I take issue with Walter Haug’s hyperbole and demagogy. The “psychopath” Mr. Haug rails against brought us four... Read more.
LTE: Stop judging victims of fentanyl
To the editor: I am a born-again Christian. My life was only to be a good mother, no drinking, swearing, always church and Bible studies. Praying with my children,... Read more.
LTE: Fair Share Amendment surtax should be described correctly
To the editor: Please, please, please. I urge The Item to describe the new Fair Share Amendment surtax correctly as a tax on the PORTION of income above $1 million.... Read more.
LTE: Lack of sanding in Lynn is all about funding
To the editor: There’s been many recent complaints regarding the lack of road sanding in Lynn, criticizing the DPW or the mayor. That is not the problem, it’s... Read more.
LTE: Fascism is gradually gaining more acceptance across the world
To the editor: Fascism is gradually gaining more acceptance across the world. In Germany, its birthplace, there is a new political party, Alternative for Germany.... Read more.
LTE: We should be able to disagree with each other
To the editor: Americans are taught the idea of rebellion. The idea that when confronted with oppression, there is the right to counter the oppressor. It is not... Read more.
LTE: Acceptance of marijuana is dangerous for our young people
To the editor: While I was driving through Lynn on a weekend morning, the smell of pot was so potent that it was in the air in my car. The question we need to ask... Read more.
LTE: A path forward for the Lynnfield School Committee
To the editor and Lynnfield residents: With the recent resignations of Mr. Sjoberg and Ms. Dahlstedt from the Lynnfield School Committee there have been quite a... Read more.
LTE: John O’Brien reflects on his 47 years as register of deeds
To the editor: 47 years ago, the people of Essex County gave me the honor and privilege of electing me to serve them as register of deeds. I often think that this... Read more.
LTE: Rosetta Stone for Lynn
To the editor: Superintendent Evonne Alvarez has invested in Rosetta Stone for Lynn’s schools. Let’s think about that. In a district where dozens of languages... Read more.