The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Category: Editorials
Letters to the Editor
A True leader To the Editor, The first time I heard Councilor Pressley speak at her kickoff event in Cambridge, I knew she was the right candidate for the 7th Congressional District. We need a true leader in Washington, representing…
President Trump Could Accidentally Help Protect the Environment
No one would mistake President Trump for an environmentalist. Yet his immigration policies could inadvertently safeguard the environment. Here’s why: More than 325 million people live in the United States. By 2065, that figure is expected to grow to 441…
Improving the Quality of Life in Chelsea
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino has submitted a five-year multi-million dollar Capital Improvement Program for approval by the Chelsea City Council before the end of May. The ambitious range of projects that will be included are renovation of science labs at…
Bishops Urge Support for Increase in Minimum Wage
The following is a statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts In a civilized society every hard working individual deserves to be compensated at a rate that is fair, just, and in line with the inherent dignity that we…
International Worker’s Day: May 1 2018
Members of Chelsea Uniting Against the War (CUAW), joined with family and friends from Chelsea, East Boston and Everett in the celebration of International Workers’ Day, May 1. This year the protest began at Liberty Plaza in East Boston and…
Taking Care of Our Veterans
The recent announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new, 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home assures that this much-needed and important project will go forward.…
President Trump Plans to Make Drugs Affordable Again
During his State of the Union address, President Trump pledged to drive down drug prices. That’s a worthy goal. Fortunately, the Trump administration is already pursuing it in ways that protect patients and encourage research and development. Many strategies that…
Letter to the Editor
A letter of concern about the cut of the school librarian position at the Chelsea High School: I have heard from several concerned sources that the school librarian position at Chelsea High School will be cut in the 2018-2019 school…
Infrastructure Necessary for Energy Independence
President Trump recently declared, “we are now an exporter of energy to the world.” Yet due to shortages this winter, Boston was forced to import Russian natural gas to ensure people had the fuel they need to heat their homes.…