News opinion 2008-06-02 Andanh.com

Our view: Speedy Peabody fire points to need for reform Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
The property damage and loss of pets in Thursday's fire at The Highlands at Dearborn apartment complex in Peabody were devastating. But credit the city's Fire Department for making sure all residents were out safely and then containing the blaze as the building where the conflagration started burned quickly to the ground.

Our view: Critical choice for Beverly voters Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Regardless of the outcome tomorrow, the debate over a school budget override in Beverly will have lasting benefits for a community whose residents now have a fresh appreciation for the difficulties their elected officials face trying to balance the demand for quality education against the need to keep spending at an affordable level.

Letter: Debate bad for his health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
Thursday evening I attended the forum sponsored by The Salem News regarding the upcoming Proposition 21/2 override in Beverly. After about 30 minutes I had to leave or run the risk of having my blood pressure rise to dangerous levels.

Letter: Happy to 'pay it forward' Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
It is Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend, and I've just read the letters to the editor. They have so inspired and moved me that I am now writing my first-ever letter to an editor.

Letter: Staff cuts haven't matched decline in enrollment Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
While Superintendent Hayes and Mayor Scanlon quibble over the numbers of staff, schools and dollars, we in Beverly are listening to the voices that talk about students and education.

Letter: Chance to seize opportunity from crisis Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
As a lifelong resident of Beverly and 1985 graduate of Beverly High School, I experienced firsthand the closings of Brown, Prospect and Beverly Farms elementary schools as a fifth-grader. I was also a member of the very first freshman class at the high school.

Letter: Some facts on administrators, classroom size Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
Members of Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility have proposed many different ways for the Beverly public schools and the city to cut costs and increase revenues. Some have merit; but many, in my opinion, do not, and are based on factual errors or a misunderstanding of what those facts mean for education.

Letter: What will we sacrifice next? Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
Let me begin by stating that as of this past Sunday I no longer have children in the Beverly public school system. However, I will vote for an override on Tuesday.
The school systems and cities across this state are struggling to provide services to their citizens under a tax limit that is lower than the rate of growth of expenses. Health insurance, fuel, and most other goods and services are rising by more than 2.5 percent per year, while state subsidies have gone down. The property tax limit was set almost 30 years ago with no consideration for the rate of inflation.

Letter: Override opponents won't be silenced Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
It is a wonderful country we live in when we can be free to vote for our leaders, have public hearings to express our opinions, work hard and provide for our families, and not depend on the government for all aspects of our lives. It is a real shame when some people do not respect our rights.

Letter: Kids need a strong foundation Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
I moved to Beverly with my husband 11 years ago when we bought an older home in a wonderful neighborhood behind Henry's Market. Since coming here, we have tried to get involved.

As I See It: Big band music never goes out of style Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:30:00 EDT
As someone said, "June is busting out all over," and hopefully we'll have some good weather that's been lacking most of the spring. I've had a habit of checking the weather across the country, daily, and came to the conclusion we're not so bad off here in New England, compared to tornados and twisters in other regions. So much for the weather, let's talk about music, the artists and the sounds of yesterday.

Letter: Chocolate Tour a sweet success Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:30:00 EDT
To the editor:
On Saturday, May 17, Newburyport played host for The Chocolate Tour to benefit the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts. The sky cleared and shop owners opened their doors to an amazing Newburyport day. Whoever knew the variety of chocolate and the creative presentation that was available at participating stores? Maybe more remarkable was the generosity of each shopkeeper and our Red Cross volunteers. They all understood the importance of the Red Cross and what it takes to sustain it. They embraced it with their time and energy and spirit of giving. We cannot thank them enough, but we do thank them. We send gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the people who purchased tickets and walked from one set of pink and white balloons to the other to find their treats. Without them we could not have reached our goal: to bring the community together to raise awareness of the Red Cross in this area and to raise funds to support the programs we offer.

Letter: Tour of Greenway well worth taking Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:30:00 EDT
To the editor:
We took advantage of the beautiful weather the other day to take the train to Boston. We walked the new Rose Kennedy Greenway from North Station to South Station, and then back by the Boston Harborwalk. It was a revelation, and a potential inspiration for our own Harborwalk. We strongly encourage all in Newburyport to go, look and enjoy. The trees haven't grown up much yet, so take your sun hat or sunscreen.

Letter: What 70,000 cubic yards of fill looks like Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:30:00 EDT
To the editor:
Here's a rough calculation to help visualize how much more volume the landfill owner is asking for.
I heard the approximate volume increase is 70,000 cubic yards. If you remove the roof from Newburyport City Hall and fill the building with construction trash, I estimate it would hold 7,000 cubic yards. So the landfill volume increase is 10 city halls (70,000 divided by 7,000).

You've got to hand it to them, but you don't have to like it Monday June 2, 2008
Money. We work for it. The government creates it, rebates it and redistributes it. Still, there's never enough to go around. After five years out in the world, Eddie, an old student of mine, concluded soberly: Everybody has a hand out trying to take my money.

Solutions are needed now for looming retirement woes Monday June 2, 2008
Saving for retirement was already tough enough, and now the dismal economy is making it even tougher. For baby boomers in particular, the economic downturn is forcing some difficult decisions that, complicated by the increasing cost of health care, could put their future financial security in serious jeopardy.

Mills right choice for superintendent Monday June 2, 2008
We are an urban school system and need someone who understands the unique challenges our teachers face each day educating our young people. Our next leader must have a tireless level of energy to handle the dynamics of running the second largest public school system in New England. The new CEO must have experience managing an education system that is diverse and constantly facing new challenges.

YOUR VIEW: The worst president in history Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

For the past eight years our country has seen the dollar devalued to a new low. Many countries have no respect and trust for us. Many nationals laugh at our president because of the amateurish leadership of one of the greatest free countries in history.

NATIONAL VIEW: America's generosity is unmatched Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Americans are hearing so much these days about how bad we are that we're starting to believe it.

The quotable voice Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

"I really feel like you did the right thing with providing them with a transition plan. ... Fifteen months provides a lot more planning than six weeks."

Privacy laws go too far shutting out girlfriend Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

My friend's partner is in the hospital seriously ill. She has been at the hospital for hours every day for the past two weeks. She called him this morning and was not put through to his room. She was told "we cannot allow any phone calls.

Put the scent of lilacs on the endangered list Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The joy of childhood for me was gathering lilacs. When I was young they were everywhere. Bushes filled with purple and maroon and white blossoms filled the neighborhood. Schoolyards and libraries had huge lilac hedges.

Golden Rule is sufficient guide for human behavior Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Matt Muller's letter of May 30th alleges that there is a "logical connection" between secularism and mass murder and rape.

Kerry could do more on H2B front Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

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These kids need a little extra Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

As the parent of two children with neurological brain disorders, I write in support of Yolanda's Law, which would help make the understanding of childhood mental illness a priority.

Alone Together Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:06:08 GMT
This isn’t just some paean to my antisocial tendencies, but rather a testament to something that I think one rarely gets at Harvard: a second to breathe, alone, out of the spotlight of the relentlessly demanding student body.

A Stroke of Genius Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:03:21 GMT
All it takes is a burst blood vessel in the cerebral cortex in order to completely alter our perception of reality.

Economic Surplus Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:59:49 GMT
An “economic understanding” of the world is essential to civic engagement, productivity in the work place, and good personal financial management.

Much Ado in the Bay State Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:52:22 GMT
The efforts of Harvard students to engage in the larger communities have been commendable, and there should be an even greater incidence of college students involving themselves in issues facing the city and state that they live in for four years.

Irrational Economic Policies Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:42:53 GMT
Years of research have demonstrated over and over that our intuitions about the relative effectiveness of different approaches to economic stimulus are often wrong.

Learning to Fail Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:34:13 GMT
In an institution that glorifies conventional notions of success, I believe the most important thing I learned here was how to fail.

Into an Uncertain Future Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:30:06 GMT
Internationally, the past 365 days have offered no shortage of evidence in the ongoing case against heavy-handedness, hegemonic or otherwise.

Acad-Admissions Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:54:18 GMT
To limit admission to the most academically proficient will be the easy way to dispose of the growing burden of applications, but the Committee on Admissions should attempt, as much as possible, to continue its policy of seeking a diverse college body.

Dust to Dust Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:52:31 GMT
To most students, the Harvard Student Council is an unrepresentative body which annoys them yearly for funds, an annoyance which becomes more frequently ignored with each passing year of fruitless debate.

Not Yet The Deluge Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:50:12 GMT
Because the past week has seen crisis pile up on crisis, there has been quite a bit of speculation about the collapse of the French Republic.

Thousands step out for Boston AIDS Walk Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:13:24 -0400
Gorgeous summer skies lured an estimated 20,000 participants for the 23rd annual Boston AIDS Walk yesterday, the best turnout in five years. Walkers and runners enjoyed...

Perfect storm of trials hits Woburn court Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:57:17 -0400
Three husbands who prosecutors say murdered over money, sexual frustration and revenge all go on trial just days apart beginning today in Middlesex Superior Court. Court...

Brits: Odds against Entwistle Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:55:13 -0400
WORKSOP, England - Neighbors and friends of accused double-killer Neil Entwistle are rallying to his defense 3,000 miles away, charging he'll never get a fair trial from...

Pals: Stab victim's big heart cost him his life Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:36:04 -0400
Curt Ashford's friends said it was the young father's big heart that won him the loyalty and respect of pals but also cost his life. Ashford, 24, of Roxbury,...

Cops: Suspect in crosswalk crash didn't own up to involvement Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:35:41 -0400
An alleged drunken driver who hit a woman in a West Roxbury crosswalk, sending the victim flying, initially told cops she didn't know anything about the crash, according...

Hub police honor their fallen comrades Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:51:58 -0400
The Boston Police Department held its annual service at Mount Hope Cemetery yesterday to commemorate the men and women of the city's police force who passed away in the...

Officials re-enact fatal trolley ride Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:44:11 -0400
Federal investigators yesterday re-enacted the moments before Wednesday's deadly Newton trolley crash to determine what issues may haveplayed a factor in the accident...

The Monday morning Briefing Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:08:31 -0400
House lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to approve legislation banning trans fat in all Massachusetts restaurants; the House also takes up a bill strengthening punishment...

The winner's circle Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:55:16 -0400
Call them Generation Best. New England's youngest sports enthusiasts - growing up amid the glory of three Patriots Super Bowl wins, two Red Sox World Series championships...

Boston cop sent to MGH after attack Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:42:33 -0400
A Boston police officer was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital early yesterday morning after he was attacked by a man at 75 State St., according to police. ...

Cycling surges in Mass., fueled by high gas prices Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:16:07 -0400
Drivers, clear a lane. Bicyclists are taking to the road in record numbers in Massachusetts. In Cambridge, ridership has soared 70 percent in five years. The MBTA is launching...

Con games Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:25:51 -0400
Joseph Facella is lonely and looking for love. "My greatest love (after women)," he writes on inmate dating site Conpals.com, "is the ocean. And I could...

Jury selection set to begin in murder trial of Neil Entwistle Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:25:52 -0400
WOBURN - Jury selection is set to begin tomorrow in the trial of a British man accused of killing his wife and infant daughter. Neil Entwistle is charged with fatally shooting...

Mobster of the Week: Fat Harry Johnson Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:38:52 -0400
Fat Harry had local ties and also spent time in California - this mug shot lists a Pasadena address. Later, Fat Harry was recorded on a Mass. State Police wiretap explaining...

Allow jake some dignity Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:20:38 -0400
I find your abundant coverage of the arrest of firefighter Collin M. Herelle to be exceedingly biased ("Firefighter back to work," May 28). Had this been a...

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