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Letter: Hunting and boating together in Barrington

To the editor: Let me ask a stupid question. Would you take your family out boating in the same cove that is also being used by hunters to shoot water fowl? Of course not, but that's exactly … more

1/10/20

Letter: Veterans can still lead us and lift us

Today is profound. It is the first Veterans Day post-Afghanistan, the longest sustained conflict in U.S. history. The aftermath bears an eerie similarity to that of our second longest, the war in … more

11/11/21

Letter: Mr. Blanchard, ‘we’ve got your back’

To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter penned by Craig Van Ness last week concerning his son and an incident with his English teacher, Mr. Blanchard. As one of Mr. … more

9/20/22

Letter: Respect the right of way of pedestrians

To the editor: I am a frequent pedestrian in Barrington, and my walk to and from school leads me across the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway, the subject of an article in the … more

1/10/20

Letter: We have consistently supported flying BLM flag

To the editor: Over the past approximately two years, Barrington Interfaith Partners has consistently supported the flying of the Black Lives Matter flag beneath the American flag on the pole … more

2/11/22

Letter: Local store made it a priority to be helpful and kind

To the editor: I want to thank Lou, the manager of Barrington Hardware, for helping to keep a small-town, look-out-for-one-another community spirit in Barrington. When I went into … more

9/20/22

Letter: Crowley continues to put the cart before the horse

Joseph Crowley’s recent letter, entitled “ The real problem with our schools is poverty, ” continues a theme that he pursued in two previous letters. As I noted in a previous … more

11/14/19

Letter: National Grid’s statistics do not tell the whole story

As the saying goes there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Unfortunately the National Grid data regarding electrical outages in Barrington may fall under all three. (Barrington … more

1/6/21

Letter: It is time for unity and harmony in Barrington

To the editor: Good Citizens of Barrington, it is time to dust off your "Respect the Flag" lawn signs, submit "Keep Politics off the Pole" Letters to the Editor, and/or email your local … more

2/1/22

Letter: Time for Barrington Town Council member to step aside

To the editor: Once again it appears from letters and articles in the Barrington Times that Councilor Brier has stepped in it! It appears he doesn’t play well with … more

2/11/22

Letter: Our teachers are our most precious resource

To the editor: Thank you, Alison Robey, for sometimes turning down Raffi and turning up Taylor Swift so that three preschoolers with much older sisters could sing and dance to music that … more

2/28/22

Letter: Leave those tree snags alone!

As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, … more

9/21/23

Letter: The real problem with our schools is poverty

The scores were unacceptable. Something needed to be done to fix the schools. Rhode Island? Yes, based on the second year of administering the RICAS. Massachusetts? Yes, based on the first years … more

11/13/19

Letter: I side with Martin Luther King, Jr.

To the editor: “Truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.” Does truth matter anymore? Do people care if their beliefs are true? Is it helpful to deny reality … more

9/1/20

Letter: Gun debate - look at both sides

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Griffin for his reply to my article. I will do my best to address his points and answer the questions he raised. Mr. Griffin states that I use … more

9/8/22

Letter: Vote YES to approve Barrington school building bond

On Nov. 7, Barrington voters will decide whether we invest in critical school infrastructure. This decision will impact our community for decades to come. more

10/19/23

Letter: Where were the Committee member’s posts?

To the editor: Very disappointed that when I read your article “ Crowd debates whether official ‘s posts were anti-semitic ” that no where in the article was there a quote of … more

1/23/24

Commentary: A call to reason: Booster mandate is punitive and untenable

This editorial will be straightforward and brief. The issue at hand is clear: why would the Barrington School Committee mandate a third COVID shot for teachers when: • Our school committee … more

2/28/22

Letter: Statement in editorial was ‘downright cruel’

I write to respond to your editorial of November 29, 2023 in which you offer some comments on affordable housing. I feel compelled to address the statement that, several … more

12/15/23

Letter: A better you, for a better world

It is no secret that we have a major health crisis in this world, specifically in this country. This crisis is because our diets are too high in sodium, saturated fat, … more

1/23/24

Letter: What about the veterans who served this country?

This is in reference to the Afgans being brought into this country by the Biden administration. Once again our government picks and chooses who they will help. As a Vietnam veteran, I watched … more

11/5/21

Letter: Barrington's interest policy is unfair and unlawful

I am writing to share my experience in resisting an interest charge assessed by the Town against my property tax account. I believe my experience may be useful to others. … more

1/23/24

Letter: The retirement generation deserves better than this

There is one group of Americans we have not heard much from or much about during the past year and a half. That group comprises seniors who are not in nursing homes, who are healthy and productive, … more

9/23/21

Letter: The type of gun doesn't matter...

Like clockwork, another preventable shooting happens, and the usual anti-2nd Amendment crowd comes out with their misleading, out-of-context "facts" and other rubbish. Ms. … more

11/8/23

Letter: 'Shall not be misled' … on guns in America

I’m writing in response to a letter dated Aug. 3, entitled “ Shall not be infringed. ” I appreciate that the author took the time to reference some American history, … more

8/10/22