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Letter: Groundhog Day with the Barrington School Committee

To the editor: When it comes to promoting personal agendas and ignoring stakeholders, the Barrington School Committee makes us all feel like we are waking up every morning to “I Got You … more

3/3/22

Letter: I took part in a candidates forum

To the editor: The letter from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser in the Bristol Phoenix was misleading. I am a Republican candidate for Senate District 11 and I did participate in a forum sponsored by … more

11/3/22

Letter: Short-term lessons for a long-term project

We should not dismiss ferry service as a long-term public transportation option altogether. more

1/4/24

Letter: Verizon should be fined $15 million for littering

To the editor: It’s disappointing to see that Verizon continues to waste trees on obsolete Yellow Pages. And it’s irritating as heck that they see fit to toss these relics into our … more

11/27/19

Letter: Recommendations for monastery property

To the editor: Town Council and Ad Hoc Monastery Committee Members, thank you for your leadership and guidance on the future of 25 Watson Ave. We, the Friends & Neighbors of 25 Watson Ave, … more

5/25/22

Letter: Amused by the critics of youth athletics

To the editor: I find it amusing that after more than 14 years, this town still has public debates about the need for more town athletic fields. It’s amusing that a few people … more

7/13/22

Letter: Why can’t we stick to the facts and cooperate?

To the editor: If you can’t win the argument, attack your opponent personally. Is this what it’s about? Why can’t we just stick to the facts and cooperate? … more

5/1/24

Letter: Ditch those dreadful blue 'Holiday' lights at Barrington Town Hall

To the editor: Am I the only person who hates the blue “Holiday” lights at the Barrington Town Hall? I cringe every year when I drive by and see that town hall building dark and … more

11/27/19

Letter: Our devotion must be to the Constitution

To the editor: The Barrington Republican Town Committee condemns the violence that erupted in our nation’s capital Wednesday. As stated in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal editorial: … more

1/13/21

Letter: Key danger to cyclists — cars passing on blind curves

To the editor: The roads are filled with cyclists as we reach mid-summer. Bicycling has been an enormously popular outdoor exercise during Covid restrictions and even more now in warm weather … more

7/13/22

Letter: Values, skills, and your vote

To the editor: Last week's letter to the editor by Mr. McCrann was equal parts puzzling, sad, and misleading. Let me be clear that I choose my words carefully. It is the letter and its logic … more

11/3/22

Discarded wood litters the side of South Lake Drive.

Letter: Closing South Lake Drive to cars is a good idea

To the editor: On reading Michael Mangione’s letter to the editor last week about the closure of South Lake Drive, I feel compelled to respond. South Lake Drive is a beautiful … more

1/13/21

Letter: Courage comes by making change, not slinging an AR-15

Special kudos to Republican senators! They have instilled courage into every student in America. You see, as astute people know, there is no courage without vulnerability. And because the GOP is so … more

6/10/22

Letter: 2B-2 is not in the interest of Barrington kids

To the editor: I urge Barrington leaders not to move forward with 2B-2, a plan that fails to meet the goals established by the community-driven process and that is, most importantly, not a … more

11/3/22

Letter: Keystone XL order is a green initiative in optics only

To the editor: Our new climate czar John Kerry was asked after an executive order cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline how the folks who lost 11,000 jobs could be helped. His answer was a … more

2/16/21

Letter: We deserve dynamic leaders willing to shake things up

To the editor: For several years Barrington and Warren have been represented by Jason Knight who runs with the progressive crowd. I don’t know of an instance when he voted on anything, no … more

10/12/22

Letter: The DEI delusion

To the editor: Give me “diversity” or give me death? My country tis of thee, sweet land of “diversity”, of thee I sing. Uh, no. Currently in vogue, DEI … more

3/7/23

A previous year's Pumpkin Junction at St. John's Church in Barrington.

Letter: Thanks to all those who helped unload pumpkins

To the editor: Last week I was nervously watching the Saturday forecast worried that the impending rain would drive away much-needed volunteers to help unload the pumpkins at St. John’s. … more

10/5/23

Letter: Thank you very much to the local police department

To the editor: As a forty-three-year resident of Barrington and a Nana of eight grandchildren, who also live in town, I would like to give a great big THANKS to our police department. Two … more

6/17/20

Letter: Candidate needs to get his facts straight

To the editor: Last week, Scott Fuller wrote , “firearms crimes are dismissed at high rates with perpetrators quickly back onto the streets.” Nothing could be further from the truth. … more

10/12/22

Letter: Our American history of slavery

To the editor: I read Mr. Fletcher’s extended letter “An atrocious history” with great interest. His historical recounting of the practices of slavery was instructive and thought … more

11/3/22

Letter: Proposed legislation puts pets in danger

To the editor: The RI House has re-introduced a bill this year that would allow medical marijuana for pets. The bill, H5504, was staunchly opposed by veterinarians in 2022 and would allow a … more

3/7/23

Letter: Barrington’s devil’s dilemma

The Barrington Town Council is confronted with a decision concerning a noise ordinance that was put into effect back in 2003. The pivotal question at hand revolves around whether … more

10/5/23

Letter: Editorial was lacking the facts

To the editor: You either overlooked the facts or cast them aside in your June 10 editorial comparing the pandemic responses of Barrington and Bristol. Like you, I commend Bristol for the wise … more

6/17/20

Letter: First world problems

To the editor: Talk about first world problems, am I right? Mr. Blanchard was my favorite teacher at BHS, and without him I wouldn’t have passed senior project. He is honest, and kind and … more

10/13/22