To the editor: On behalf of the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union (MMEU), we extend our sincere congratulations to the Town of Marblehead for achieving a AAA bond rating — a recognition that reflects the Town’s continued financial excellence and responsible fiscal management. The Daily Item article of Oct. 6 highlights several key factors of the Town’s strong financial … [Read more...] about LTTE: Congratulations on Marblehead’s AAA bond rating
Opinion
Massaro & Ritvo: Does ice cream cause drowning?
Ice cream sales and drowning incidents both rise during the summer months. Should we assume that ice cream causes drowning? Probably not. Both are influenced by a third factor – hot weather. When the temperature climbs, people buy more ice cream and also spend more time swimming or boating, which unfortunately leads to more drownings. This is a classic example of correlation … [Read more...] about Massaro & Ritvo: Does ice cream cause drowning?
LTTE: Proposed Lynnway changes risk harming commuters
To the editor: I'm writing to raise awareness about proposed development projects along the Lynnway — projects that many residents are still unaware of but that could significantly and negatively impact our area. These changes are especially concerning for people who commute into Boston for work. If you've driven the Lynnway recently, you've probably noticed the new bike … [Read more...] about LTTE: Proposed Lynnway changes risk harming commuters
LTTE: Federal law enforcement activity raised safety concerns
Neighbors, I have a number of concerns about the recent federal law enforcement activity in our town but in the interest of brevity I will address only one here: SAFETY. An unknown number of men, wearing sunglasses and vision obscuring masks, sped through our towns streets in more than two very large trucks with illegally dark tinted windows and then did a cool action movie … [Read more...] about LTTE: Federal law enforcement activity raised safety concerns
LTTE: Crossing over from division to understanding
To the editor: With all that is happening right here on Marblehead soil, perhaps we are ready to embrace some new news. I see that we are living in perilous times, a time that is not like any other we have seen, and this is not meant to put fear in us — just a response that will take care of us, take care of those we love and be a light in the dark. If we want peace, if we … [Read more...] about LTTE: Crossing over from division to understanding