Msgr. Paul V. Garrity This year, more than 500,000 people are expected to visit the Cathedral of St. James in northwestern Spain in the town of Santiago de Compestela. Most of these visitors will arrive on foot, completing a pilgrimage that has roots in the 10th century. I recently became one of these pilgrims when I completed a journey, over six days, on foot from Sarria to … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: The Camino de Santiago reminds us that humanity is one
Opinion
LTE: Bravo to the Glover School teachers
To the editor: Much has been written about the challenges faced by the Marblehead school system. Given the revolving door at the superintendent’s office and the lack of direction and leadership from the School Committee, these criticisms are not without foundation. While that rancor persists at the “upper” levels of the organization, I have recently witnessed commendable … [Read more...] about LTE: Bravo to the Glover School teachers
LTE: We hope landlords in town refrain from exploitative practices
To the Marblehead community: Zoning has been the hot topic lately, but our town’s impact on the housing crisis goes far beyond that. A May 1 article in The Daily Item reports on Lynn tenants struggling to avoid displacement following demands for exorbitant rent increases from Marblehead-based landlords. Tenants quoted in the article describe notices ordering them to pay … [Read more...] about LTE: We hope landlords in town refrain from exploitative practices
LTE: The importance of your vote on June 11
To the editor: This year, your vote for Select Board will have a much greater impact than before. The top two "vote getters" will be guaranteed a position on the board for three years. The fifth-place finisher will need to run again next year for a three-year term. When voting for Select Board, you are entitled to vote for five, but you may prefer to vote for one … [Read more...] about LTE: The importance of your vote on June 11
LTE: Solar panels are not a bad investment
To the editor: I was somewhat puzzled by the commentary by realtor experts Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tanklin in last week’s newspaper. While I agree that solar panels should only be installed on a new or renewed roof, I find many of their other declarations questionable. Their argument that solar panels (even on a new roof) do not add to the value of a home is not true for many … [Read more...] about LTE: Solar panels are not a bad investment