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Letter: Failed Senate gun vote is cowardice in tragedy
We are a society that is quick to look for heroes and heroic acts when tragedy strikes. Understandably, it makes us feel hopeful through the despair over the loss of loved ones as a result of tragic events like the massacre in Newtown, Conn., and the bombings in Boston. And that’s good. Perhaps it would be equally...
Invitación, April 26, 2013
La entrega para la lista de Invitación es al mediodía, el 7 de mayo para la publicación del 10 de mayo. Manda a news@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Nota: hay que marcar 617 antes de los números que salen abajo, si no tiene otro número. Reuniones Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, agenda incluye propuesta de desarrollo de Washington-Burnett, The...
Editorial: Thanks–now let’s finish the job
That might have been the longest four days in Boston’s history. Yet, what a short time for authorities to identify two bombing suspects, neutralize one and arrest another. Thank you all of the police agencies whose grinding hard work made us all feel safer, especially the FBI, the State Police and the Boston Police Department. This was not just...
Editorial: A local mayor?
City Councilor Felix Arroyo has announced a mayoral run, and other local elected officials are potential candidates. We are excited about the chance for a Jamaica Plain mayor to be elected this fall. That is because representing Jamaica Plain means representing a microcosm of the real, modern Boston in all its struggles and successes....
Editorial: The Menino model
It will take years to assess Mayor Menino’s two-decade impact on Boston. But the candidates seeking to replace him have only a few months to decide how they will imitate the Menino model or deviate from it. The voters have just a little longer to think about it. Menino defined the role of Boston...