Toxic politics, anti-democratic nativism, uncivil behavior and willful stupidity - all dominate our sense of life in the United States today. But every once in a while, something happens that renews one's faith in the human condition. One example was Saturday's ribbon-cutting at a new park in Newton called Waban Common. For as long as …
Continue reading Comity and caring still found at the community level
Most weekend mornings, a small group of men gathers at the front table of Peet's coffee in Newton Center to gab about breaking news, politics and whatever else catches their fancy. It's hard to imagine the gathering without one of its regulars, former State Representative David Mofenson, who died suddenly on Sunday morning just steps away from Peet's. …
Continue reading David Mofenson stood tall, reached down to help others
Marjorie Arons-Barron 