Let's hope all New Bedford School Committee members keep an open mind and include the views of concerned parents in their decision-making process about masks.
School Committeeman Chris Cotter says he wants to hear the views of parents and others on masks rather than just adopt an administrative policy recommendation.
New York City will soon require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms, and other places. Could that same idea take hold here on the SouthCoast?
The walls are closing in on those who opted out of the COVID-19 vaccinations. The government says the Delta variant is spreading rapidly, and it's your fault.
The politics of fear and confusion are again taking hold again in Massachusetts and will likely get worse as summer days melt into the indoor days of winter.
We are far enough into the pandemic to understand what we need to do to keep ourselves safe. Stay informed but try not to get caught up in the hysteria.
Some health officials fear an outbreak of the Delta variant of the COVID virus could result in a spike in cases just as kids head back to school this fall.