To the editor: Choosing a local bank or credit union is not just a financial decision; it is an investment in the well-being of one's community. First and foremost, local banks and credit unions invest in their communities. They reinvest in the local economy by channeling their resources back into the community through loans to local businesses and individuals, but they also … [Read more...] about LTE: Bank your values
Opinion
LTE: Questions about the School Committee’s superintendent search
To the editor: We sent a letter to the School Committee on Thursday, March 7 including questions about the superintendent search we hoped would be addressed during that evening's meeting. Rather than giving any pertinent answers, the School Committee chair instead focused on how we submitted the questions. The community deserves better. As elected officials, SC members … [Read more...] about LTE: Questions about the School Committee’s superintendent search
Hurray for the ticket splitters
Scott Klug A must-read for political junkies, Sabato’s Crystal Ball had bad news for fans of ticket splitting like me in February: The once widespread practice has plummeted in recent presidential elections. “Just 16 districts produced split results (in 2020): Nine Republicans won districts carried by Joe Biden for president, and seven Democrats won districts carried by … [Read more...] about Hurray for the ticket splitters
Garrity: Tyranny of the majority
The Federalist Papers were written to convince the people of New York and the rest of the fledgling states to ratify the Constitution that our democratic republic has labored under since the end of the 18th century. John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were political theorists whose combined wisdom has stood the test of time. In Federalist 10, they address the impact … [Read more...] about Garrity: Tyranny of the majority
LTE: In response to the conversation with the School Committee
To the editor: Well, I thought I would dwell on my thoughts of the conversation with the School Committee on Thursday night before I wrote a letter to the editor. First of all, well done stakeholders for tuning in on Zoom, almost 300 from the community. The rules were explained at the beginning of the meeting. It will be in a question/answer format. You have 60 seconds and a … [Read more...] about LTE: In response to the conversation with the School Committee