They have been treated like 1950s children, left to play on their own, and sometimes squabbling among themselves with nobody paying much attention. Now, the most politically powerful person in Massachusetts will be one of theirs. And the Massachusetts... Read more
Community Comment
The judge got it right in sentencing former Probation Commissioner John O’Brien and two of his top aides. They were instruments for others who formulated a plan to facilitate patronage. Under the circumstances, severe sentences were unwarranted.
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... There are basically two kinds of intelligence. While psychologists have better definitions, I believe people are possessed to one degree or another with both cerebral and instinctive abilities. The first is of the mind and the second, the heart.
... Read moreI have been told that Ward 16, Precinct 9 – the section of Dorchester between Minot, Adams, and Ashmont Streets – is the most conservative voting precinct in the city. On Election Day last week, the precinct favored Charlie Baker, 469-356, or 59... Read more
To the Editor:
Many voters in the 12th Suffolk district (15 pMany voters in the 12th Suffolk district (15 precincts in Mattapan and Dorchester) may have been surprised to see a fifth question on the ballot election day! This was the non-binding... Read more
The following excerpts are from Governor Deval Patrick’s remarks at the funeral of Former Mayor Thomas M. Menino on Monday, Nov. 3 at Most Precious Blood Parish, Hyde Park.
Ten years ago I went to visit Mayor Menino to ask for his support in... Read more
The Grade Four students at Saint Brendan School have been debating question 2. “Some strongly support question 2 and some are decidedly against it,” said their teacher, Florence Cronin.
Dear Editor,
I believe that there should not... Read more
To the Editor:
I encourage Dorchester voters to join me in voting Yes on 2 on Election Day because we have far too much litter in Dorchester and updating the Bottle Bill will help to address this issue.
As a community activist, I have... Read more
The theme of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is "Expect. Employ. Empower." The slogan reflects the reality that people with disabilities have the education, training, experience, and the desire to be successful in the... Read more
The advertisements for casinos are so glamorous. Sexy young people gathered around a roulette wheel dressed in ravishing clothing and oozing wealth. And the picture painted by the casino industry that wants to be in our commonwealth is of a gambling... Read more
Over three decades ago, Massachusetts put a five-cent refundable deposit on soda and beer bottles to reduce litter in our state’s parks, waterways, and streets. The existing Bottle Bill — while proven to be a success with 80 percent of bottles and cans... Read more
About one third of Dorchester workers, and almost one million statewide, are entitled to no sick days with their jobs. But if Question 4 passes on Election Day, they can earn up to five sick days or forty hours a year to take care of themselves, their... Read more
To the Editor:
Dear Neighbor: I am very impressed with a team of three Green-Rainbow candidates, who are running for statewide office and will be on the November ballot. They are: Danny Factor for Secretary of State; Ian Jackson for Treasurer;... Read more
Of late I have been grappling with a new theology that seeks to reconcile evolution and advances in scientific knowledge with Christianity. I did so with some trepidation, concerned that what I might learn would undermine the faith upon which I depend... Read more
