Carl Gustin

Coverage of Fourth of July events showed proud Americans celebrating 250 years of a government that derives its “just powers from the consent of the governed.” A decade later the pursuit of “a more perfect union” was enshrined in the Constitution. President Donald Trump didn’t get the message.

Coverage of Fourth of July 4 events showed proud Americans celebrating 250 years of a government that derives its “just powers from the consent of the governed.” A decade later the pursuit of “a more perfect union” was enshrined in the Constitution. President Donald Trump didn’t get the message.

On June 17, Harvard University reported on the nation’s “shortage of affordable housing.” The same day Harborlight Homes described for a substantial audience of donors and interested parties for plans for two affordable housing projects in Gloucester. It was another step in a challenging but successful decades-long journey to bring affordable, accessible housing to residents in 11 North Shore communities.