LETTERS

LETTER: School Committee meeting was ‘painful’
LETTERS, Opinion

LETTER: School Committee meeting was ‘painful’

To the editor: What can I say other than last night's School Committee meeting was painful!! Note to self: you can not be late by one minute if you want to make a public comment. #1: Still have not received an apology for calling stakeholders, “lunatics.” Don’t worry I never expected one! #2: SEPAC and METCO will not be represented on the search committee. Good people of Marblehead, it shouldn't surprise anyone. The School Committee from what I understand makes the sole decision. By law, they do not have to even extend a seat to anyone on the search committee. Just like a School Committee member did not have to reveal he was suing Dr. Buckey. #3: This board was a hot mess last night concerning wording about the guidelines of how much homework each school gives. OY!! At St. Joh...
LETTERS, Opinion

LETTER: Visible neglect hurts Marblehead

To the editor, Marblehead seems to be suffering from a severe case of "neglect." This, unfortunately, is very evident around town and certainly sends a poor message. A community such as ours enjoys being visited by people from around the country and around the world; however, what message are we sending to these visitors when they see so much evidence of this neglect? Several areas within the historic downtown, areas to which visitors often come, look as if no one cares to ensure that we send a positive statement that we care about our community.  For example, the gardens around the lovely old townhouse are choked with weeds and the grounds of Fort Sewall are a disgrace! So much time and effort went into refurbishing this very important area, primarily by a group of dedicated volunt...
LETTERS, Politics

To the editor: Faith in government restored

Over the last few years, our sense of idealism has fragmented. Between hearings, trials, leaks, and exposes, it was hard to maintain a grasp on our hope for a better tomorrow. We watched as our nation’s capital was stormed and defaced. We watched shouting matches in the pool of the House of Representatives. The darkest elements of politics were exposed and amplified, while the voices of our true leaders were silenced. Politics were demonized and the leaders of our municipalities, states and nation were pegged as corrupt and greedy. But my entire perception of the people behind politics changed this summer when State Representative Jenny Armini honored me with the opportunity of interning in her office.  Molly Blander with State Rep. Jenny Armini at the State House COURTESY PHOTO ...
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LETTER: Grad expresses graditude for Shattuck Fund support

Abbot Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support of the Harold B. and Elizabeth L. Shattuck Memorial Fund, most recently for its role in developing an ongoing partnership with Salem State University. The partnership began in fall 2022 when the archives department at the Frederick E. Berry Library agreed to house the contents of the Marblehead Room during renovations at 235 Pleasant St. The partnership includes an internship, supported by the Shattuck Memorial Fund, starting in mid-September. This will facilitate the creation of digital content from a clippings file previously housed in the Marblehead Room and exploration of the Salem News photography collection, dating from the early 20th century to the 2000s, for images connected to Marblehead. These images will be digitized a...
LETTERS, Opinion

LETTER: Tired of traffic in Marblehead?

To the editor: Are you back commuting to work, or just trying to get your errands done? Have you noticed that the gridlock is unbearable between 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:15-3 p.m.? Traffic has become a big issue in Marblehead for multiple reasons. Our children are scattered to five separate school locations, with start times and end times that are spaced within 10 minutes of each other. Within our 4.4 square miles, we provide bus transportation to about 250 students, which is the absolute minimum mandated by the state. This is fewer than 10% of our students — far fewer than neighboring communities. The other 2,400 students must find some other way to get to school, which usually means private vehicles driven by parents. Some parents have to make a circuit of three schools for pickup and...
LETTERS, Opinion

LETTER: ‘Raise your voices and demand the inclusion of all children and stakeholders’

To the editor: Well, good people of Marblehead, I'm back with another letter to the editor. Unfortunately — or perhaps not — the audio and video at the Sept. 7 School Committee meeting were not working properly. I wonder why. So, I guess you missed me asking Chairwoman Fox if she intended to apologize to the stakeholders she called lunatics. Her explanation was that she only meant those who complained in front of her children. Forgive me for being suspicious of her answer. First, it was her child who erased her text messages and contact information to and from committee member Alison Taylor. Truth be told, I am very vocal about this School Committee. However, I would not send a balloon or speak rudely in front of anyone's children. My issue with this committee is its lack of transparen...
LETTERS, Opinion

Re:  The erosion of ‘liberal’

To the editor: Jo Ann Augeri Silva’s recent column on what it means to be a liberal states:  “Here’s what I object to. The spewing. The hate.”  From me, here is a message to all non-Trumpers. There is a new kid on the block spewing hate, discord and disharmony.  His name is Vivek Ramaswamy.  Read his quotes, read his facts or what he refers to as his truths. He will dismantle many of the foundations that have allowed us to survive as a solid democracy. He is clever but diabolical.  Inform yourselves regarding his vision for our country.   Walter Haug Highland Terrace
LETTERS, Opinion

LETTER: Edith Dodge Fund needs you

To the editor: As the Edith Dodge Fund celebrates its 50th birthday this year, we find ourselves in need of two or three good folks to serve on our executive board. Recent loss of members due to relocation, and family responsibilities, has created vacancies. Our need is great and immediate. We are a nonprofit organization begun by Edith Dodge, herself a senior citizen, in 1973. Over the decades it has evolved from serving seniors and families, to a gifting project for Marblehead residents at home, 80 years and older, who receive cookies and/or clementines (over 900). Former ‘Headers residing in many nearby extended care facilities receive soft fleece blankets, (approximately 145), perfect for naps and laps. Reaching out to the fastest-growing population, we see those numbers fluctua...
LETTERS, Opinion, Views & Reviews

LETTER: Mariner ‘feels like first-class hotel’

For those who are anxious to hear about the new independent and assisted living facility in town, The Mariner, I want to share with you our firsthand experiences. My husband, Peter, has suffered with Parkinson's and Lewy bodies the past 10 years, perhaps even longer. As his health has declined, we were so hopeful that once he could not live at home for various reasons, there would be a pleasant, caring, close, safe, memory care place to live. The Mariner has met all these requirements and so much more. Not only do they provide excellent and compassionate care, the facility feels like living in a first-class hotel with an diverse assortment of activities, food that matches any fine dining and a welcoming social environment. I know it was a long, hard struggle, but I think Marblehe...
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LETTER: ‘Truth has become a negotiable word’

To the editor: I refer to the column by Virginia Buckingham, "Whose Truth is it Anyway?" There are occasions when truth can be verified. For example, if I hear and see someone say something, the hearing and seeing of the person becomes fact, regardless of whether someone else wants to believe me. I heard the person and I saw her/him say it. The person can deny it, but the fact of the matter is that he/she did say it and I saw it. I find myself in a new, nebulous world. Truth has become a negotiable word. Fact has become what each individual wants it to be. Underlying all this, is the propensity of each person to believe and hear only what they want. From my experience, religion is fraught with this even in the face of contradictory evidence. Take the current pied piper of the 21s...
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