Please modify this letter template and send to your local newspaper to support our 2026-2027 petition initiative for safer tech.
Instructions: Because letters to the editor may be limited to 200 to 300 words yet must be unique, this template is just 130 words total for you to edit and add your own thoughts for personalization. Sample newspapers with their specific word limits are listed below. If desired, see our media kit for more resources.
LETTER TEMPLATE
The MA ballot committee Safer Tech at LastTreeLaws.com is leading a certified, state-wide petition initiative to establish a non-ionizing radiation (NIR) research office to recommend policy, laws, and technical design for safer technology with respect to health, safety, environment, property, and civil liberties.
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Non-ionizing radiation (NIR) is an electric and magnetic field surrounding electricity, transmitted by antennas, and visible when light. NIR is emitted or transmitted by power lines, computer screens, and wireless antennas.
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NIR technologies include robotics, networked health devices, micro-current weapons, directed energy weapons, surveillance, communications, utility meters, and artificial intelligence mobility.
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Please visit LastTreeLaws.com to see updates, donate, and join the initiative. Signature gathering will be in fall 2026 to grow support, get feedback, and test operations, and resubmitted for a final signature drive beginning fall 2027.
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OPTIONAL ADDITION (8+ word count not included): A nearby signing event will be held in — on –.
Sample Newspaper Contacts
Mailing Instructions:
Please verify with your chosen newspaper, as details can change. If emailing, note that many papers prefer to get the text of the letter inside the body of the email, instead of as an attachment. A few newspapers request an attachment, following their preferred format (e.g., PDF, .txt, etc.). Any document can be saved as .txt file, which is a safer format to open but it does remove the formatting.
Note some newspapers require local residency, and many newspapers prefer to publish letters from local residents, especially subscribers.
*Newspapers that have previously published on NIR health concerns, such as cell tower opposition, or this petition initiative are starred with an asterisk. Please let us know if others do as well.
The Berkshire Eagle* (Barnstable County, 24K ~ Locally Owned)
Email: letters@berkshireeagle.com or online form
Word Limit: 250 words
Guidelines: Include full contact information and put letter in body of email.
Cape Cod Times* (Barnstable County, 20K)
Email: letters@capecodonline.com:
Guidelines: Put letter in body of email and not as attachment, include your full contact info
Mail: Letters, Cape Cod Times, 319 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 0260
Word Count: 250 words
The Boston Globe* (42K)
Email: letter@globe.com or online form
Mail: Letters to the Editor, The Boston Globe, P.O. Box 55819, Boston, MA 02205-5819
Word Limit: 200 words or fewer
Notes: Letters must be sent exclusively to The Globe and are subject to editing for clarity and length. They get so many letters that chances of being published quickly or at all are less.
The Boston Herald* (48K)
Email: letterstoeditor@bostonherald.com or online form
Word Limit: 200 words
Mail: Boston Herald, 70 Fargo St., Boston, MA 02210
Notes: Address and telephone number are required for verification but will not be published.
The Hampshire Gazette* (Hampshire County, 10K ~ New England Independent Ownership)
Online: Use online form
Mail: 23 Service Center Rd., Northampton, MA 01060
Word Limit: 350 words
Greenfield Recorder* (Franklin County, 6K ~ New England Independent Ownership)
Online: Use online form
Mail: 14 Hope St., Suite 101, Greenfield, MA 01301
Word Limit: 350 words
The Bourne Enterprise (Barnstable County, c. 14K – 18K printed copies of the CapeNews.net newspapers ~ Independent, Local)
Email: Bourne editor at fruzzetti@capenews.net
Mail: Letters to the Editor, The Bourne Enterprise, 50 Depot Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540
Word Limit: 550 words
Notes: Provide full legal name, physical street address, and daytime phone number so the paper can call to verify your identify before printing. All letters are subject to editing for clarity and length, and revised letters for previously sent drafts will not be printed. Submissions must be received by Wednesday at 9:00 AM to be considered for that week’s print publication.
Ipswich Local News (Essex County, 5K ~ NonProfit)
Email: news@thelocalnews.news
Word Limit: Keep letters concise
Notes: Keep letters focused on Ipswich/Rowley topics ~ PO Box 183, Ipswich, MA 01938
The Lexington Observer (Middlesex County ~ Nonprofit)
Email: letters@lexobserver.org
Word Limit: 400 words maximum
Notes: Letters must relate to Lexington & may be edited for clarity or length. Typically, the LO is able to share letters received by Wednesday at 5 p.m. in our Friday roundup two days later.
Brookline.News (Norfolk, 1200+ donors ~ Nonprofit)
Online: To write a letter in response to an article on the Brookline.News website, go to that article and submit your response in the form that is available by clicking the button “Letters to the Editor” at the bottom of the page.
Word Limit: 200 words maximum
Notes: Letters must be signed. They must include a phone number and email address for verification purposes; the phone number and email address will not be published.
The Acton Exchange (Middlesex ~ Nonprofit)
Email: letters@actonexchange.org Send emails with the text of the letter in the body of the email.
Word Limit: 350 words maximum
Notes: The letter-writer must have some connection to Acton. If the Acton connection is other than current resident, state the nature of the Acton connection (e.g. work in Acton, former resident) in the text of the letter. The submission deadline for letters is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday for consideration for that week’s edition. Letters received after the deadline will be considered for the following week. Sign your message with your full name, and include a street address and phone number so the editors can reach you with any questions. Street address and phone numbers will not be printed. You may include one photograph. Please state who took the photograph, and if the photographer is someone other than the letter-writer, document that you have permission to publish the photograph. For letters written in response to an article in the Acton Exchange, mention the article title and publication date.
The Sentinel (Hampshire County, 6.5K ~ Local Family Owned)
Email: sentinel@turley.com ~ Email as either a MS Word document or saved as text only, or send by mail.
Mail: Sentinel, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069
Word Limit: 350 words or less
Notes: Full name, address, and phone number are required for verification–no unsigned letter will be published, nor any that are libelous. The deadline for submissions the following week is Friday at 5 PM.
The Community Advocate (Worcester County, 30K ~ Local, Family-Owned)
Email: Use form here, email news@communityadvocate.com or send by mail.
Mail: Letter to the Editor, Managing Editor c/o Community Advocate, 32 South St. Westborough, MA 01581
Word Limit: 350 words or less
Notes: Letters must be signed with a name, address and telephone number for verification (only name and town will be printed). The editor reserves the right to reject letters on the basis of length, libelous content, suitability and space constraints. Multiple letters from the same person will not be accepted within a 30 day period. “Form letter” submissions, in which the content of one letter is essentially duplicated, will not be accepted. Deadline is 12 p.m. Friday the week before publication.
The Concord Bridge (Middlesex County, c. 9K ~ Nonprofit)
Email: letters@theconcordbridge.org
Word Limit: 300
Notes: Writers must verify their full name, neighborhood address, and phone number.
Plymouth Independent (Plymouth County, Digital serving 60K residents ~ Nonprofit)
Email: letters@plymouthindependent.org given to comment on existing articles, or visit site to submit tips
Mail: Plymouth Independent, Attn: Newsroom, 15 Richard’s Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
Word Limit: Unlisted
Notes: Submissions should target local town municipal, health, or planning board issues. Submissions must include full name validation.
Marblehead Current (Essex County, thousands of coastal readers in Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem ~ Nonprofit)
Submission: Letters to the Editor form or info@marbleheadnews.org
Word Limit: 500
Notes: Letters must be signed with a name, Marblehead street address and telephone number for verification (only name and street name will be printed, not the full address). Letters related to topics that impact Marblehead directly are preferred and will be prioritized over commentary on wider conflicts and issues. To the extent that letters seek to introduce facts not previously published in the Current, writers may be asked to provide sources for those facts. Writers may be limited to one letter per month and may be shared on social media. Guest opinion column word limits are 850. Letters must be received by noon on Friday in order to be printed in the following week’s print edition.
Belmont Voice (Middlesex County, 11K ~ Nonprofit)
Submission: letters@belmontvoice.org
Word Limit: 300
Notes: Residents only. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address and phone number. The letter will be published with the author’s name and street. The phone number is for verification by the editor. Residents are limited to one letter per 30 days. Letters must focus on Belmont-related issues. Letters are published at the sole discretion of the editor and there is no guarantee of publication.
The Newton Beacon (Middlesex County, Hyperlocal Digital for Newton ~ Nonprofit)
Submission: letters@newtonbeacon.org
Word Limit: 250
Notes: The author of the letter must include first name, last name, and residence city or village, to be included in the published letter. The author must also include a contact phone number for confirmation of identity only and not for publication. Not every letter will be published, and a maximum of one letter per author will be published every two months. Letters should be unique to the Beacon. Editors emphasize interest in a strong local angle or interest for publication.
The Republican / MassLive (Hampden County, 8.5K+ Print/ 4.5 to 8.5 million unique monthly visitors Digital)
Email: letters@repub.com
Mail: Letters to the Editor, The Republican, 1860 Main St., Springfield, MA 01101
Word Limit: 250 words
Notes: Full name, address, and phone number are required for verification. Letters may also appear on MassLive.com. Further contact details here. Op-Ed word limits are 750.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette* (Worcester County, 12.8K)
Email: letters@telegram.com
Mail: Telegram & Gazette, 100 Front St., Floor 5, Worcester, MA 01608-1440
Word Limit: 250 words
Notes: The subject line for emails should be “The People’s Forum”. Include full contact information.
Lowell Sun* (Greater Lowell Area, 40K)
Online: Use form or email letters@lowellsun.com (617-619-6328)
Mail: P. O. Box 4004, Westford, MA 01886
Word Limit: 250 words
Gloucester Daily Times (Essex County, 10K)
Website: Use the online form at gloucestertimes.com.
Mail: 36 Whittemore St., Gloucester, MA 01930
Word count: 250 words
Patriot Ledger (Norfolk County, 6K).
Website: Use the online form linked here.
Notes: 1 letter per writer every 30 days
Word count: 200 words
MetroWest Daily News (Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk, Worcester counties, 17K)
Email: mdnletters@wickedlocal.com
Word Limit: Keep your letter under 300 to 400 words
Notes: Letters must be signed. Include full contact information: full name, home address, and telephone number (phone and address are used for verification purposes only and will not be published). The paper edits submissions for clarity, length, and civility.