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 Germa...
LTE: How to submit an article to Town Meeting
To the editor: You have until noon on Jan. 19 to submit a citizen’s article for consideration of Town Meeting. It’s easy and incredibly helpful to the commu...
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 ...
LTE: The School Committee should focus on education, not signs
Regarding the issue of signs on school property. What do signs have to do with higher standards of education and test scores for our students? Celebrating diver...
LTE: Thanking Register O’Brien for 46 years of service
To the editor: On Jan. 5, 1977, 25-year-old John O’Brien was sworn in as the 24th register of deeds for Southern Essex County (Including 1636-1637, clerk of Q...
Marblehead Racial Justice Team urges a flag policy allowing for symbols of acceptance
Editor’s note: This letter was originally sent to members of the School Committee. For the sake of public knowledge, the Racial Justice Team requested it ...
LTE: We should listen to history and prevent Trump’s election
To the editor: Recently, retired Four-Star Gen. Barry McCaffrey shared a worrisome warning about what could happen if Trump is re-elected. McCaffrey looked...
LTE: Marblehead Police should focus on protecting children from traffic violence
To the editor: Asked to respond to last month’s crash involving a young cyclist on West Shore Drive, Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King announced a forthcomi...
LTE: School Committee shouldn’t decide which flags fly
Dear community, This week the Marblehead School Committee is discussing a policy that will make the choice to fly any flag or banner (other than the Ameri...
The fate of the Palestinian people will affect Israel’s future security
Elizabeth Shackelford Hamas’ attacks on innocent civilians in Israel on Oct. 7 were heinous, cruel and unforgivable. No understanding or empathy is owed to it...