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Posts published in “Opinion”

Letter to the Editor: Open Parking Around the Arnold Arboretum

The city should reopen parking on the streets abutting the Arnold Arboretum. Parking was closed on the Arborway and Bussey Street this spring reacting to and anticipating the welcome-back-to-warm-weather crowds and Lilac Sunday.

Walsh: Filling Out U.S. Census Is Effective, Safe Way to Support Your Community

Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a U.S. Census, counting every person living in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories. This is more than just a headcount; the Census determines everything from representation in Congress, to federal funds for schools, affordable housing, infrastructure, and healthcare programs.

Letter: Please Help U.S. Postal Service Observe Social Distancing

During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like this is nothing new to us, we need our communities’ help with social distancing.

Walsh: Through Every Challenge, Boston Stands Together

The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing.

Mayor Walsh: Black History More Than a Month; Join Our Year-Round Celebration

February is Black History Month and, in Boston, we have a full series of events planned to celebrate the achievements of Black Bostonians — the women and men, seniors and students, veterans and clergy, business owners and activists who have been at the heart of our city’s progress and success since the beginning.