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Letter: League of Women Voters thanks all for fostering 2022 candidate forums

To the editor: The League of Women Voters of RI would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East … more

12/8/22

Opinion: Reject Question 1 and preserve the true meaning of this ‘plantation’

I am not a racist. I make this candid statement to avert such an unfounded charge against me in response to the position I will herein assert against changing the formal historical name of our state … more

10/28/20

Letter: Gun advocates’ claims are just myths

I read the letter “Shall not be infringed ” with amusement and despair. I would like to address a few of the claims the writer made in his letter: 1. When did a … more

8/11/22

Letter: Stand with me in condemning this behavior

Dear Members of the Barrington Community, It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to express my dismay at how the events at Sherwood Park and my reaction to them in last week’s paper, … more

8/1/23

Letter: No excuse not to clear snow off your car

To the editor: So here we are, recovering from the storm which will likely be among the top five in Rhode Island's history. But we will also be dealing with one issue that prevails after … more

2/2/22

Letter: Two observations concerning bicycle safety

As we look ahead to the fall, I have two major concerns about student safety while riding bicycles to school based on my observations this summer. 1. I have seen many young bicycle riders (and … more

8/10/22

Letter: It is literally painful to look at your newspaper

To the editor: The cover page of today's newspaper is profoundly insensitive and offensive. You mailed a picture of a swastika to all of your subscribers. It’s the first thing seen, … more

8/1/23

Letter: A very dark day in the history of Barrington

To the editor: This is truly is a very dark day in the history of Barrington. I am a former resident of Barrington for 30 years. All of my children (four) graduated from Barrington High … more

3/24/22

Letter: An invaluable asset to our community-25 Watson Ave.

To the editor: As we approach the March 28 Planning Board meeting focused on the 25 Watson property, I would like to urge residents to attend and help protect and preserve this space. … more

3/22/23

Letter: Call for investigation of teacher fiasco

To the editor: The Barrington Public Schools has settled with three teachers fired for failing to comply with BPS' onerous and almost unique Covid vaccine requirement, agreeing to reinstatement … more

5/16/23

Letter: Appalled and disappointed by last week’s article

To the editor: I am writing this letter concerning the article in last week's Times concerning the vandalism at Sherwood park. I am appalled and disappointed by the content of the article … more

8/1/23

Letter: It is too dangerous

To the editor: The abrupt closing of the two East Bay Bike Path bridges in 2019 displaced hundreds of riders, walkers, runners, kids on their way to school, workers heading to their jobs, out … more

4/7/21

Letter: America, imploding from within

To the editor: Ka-Boom! Could our democratic society implode from internal causes? Tragically, this is becoming thinkable and even likely. Many Americans seem clueless or … more

5/6/22

Letter: Barrington’s ‘branding’ effort missed the mark

To the editor: I am giving my two cents about the new signs in town . Suffice to say there is enough reaction and not in a good way that I thought about not even writing this letter. … more

5/16/23

Letter: Nazi swastikas and hate crimes are not trivial matters

To the editor: Beer cans and Gatorade bottles, potential food fights and condiment theft — typical teenage stuff? Is it “typical teenage stuff” to spray paint a NAZI SWASTIKA … more

8/1/23

Letter: There are more important things to discuss than lawn signs

To the editor: I’m trying to find words to address Robert Pease’s diatribe against passive “Hate Has No Home Here “signs in Barrington. Unfortunately I … more

3/24/22

Letter: Spread kindness here this season

Let this be the Christmas of Kindness. Let it be filled with family and friends, for sure, but also the season of reaching out. To an ailing sufferer. To someone who just needs a warm meal or a quiet … more

12/7/22

Letter: Schools need to spread out cost to taxpayers

To the editor: Regarding your article: “ Leftover middle school money will pay for new bike path in town ” - I preface this by saying I am a product of Barrington schools … more

5/16/23

Letter: Racist, antisemitic, anti-Asian, and homophobic slurs are common

To the editor: I am very concerned that Little League president Aguiar downplayed the racist and anti-semitic aspects of the graffiti incident at Sherwood Field, as reported in the Barrington … more

8/1/23

Letter: The people of Barrington are better than this

To the editor: Thank you for writing the article regarding my building permit. I was disappointed to see so many misrepresentations and half-truths told by the neighbors who have recently … more

9/18/20

Letter: Evidence on police killings

To the editor: People across the country are protesting, some peacefully, some not, ostensibly, because Black Americans are being hunted down and killed by police. Lebron James talks of how he … more

9/18/20

Letter: Wearing a mask is contributing to the greater good

To the editor: It’s been a few weeks since you published a story called “Parents vs. The State.” I responded to the writer directly in my shock at this kind of attention being … more

1/5/22

A scene from this year's Sowams School Octoberfest in Barrington.

Letter: Thanks for making Sowams Octoberfest a success

To the editor: Sowams Elementary School is so thankful for the support of our community who made our Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 14 a huge success. Octoberfest is the largest fundraiser … more

10/31/23

Letter: Hey DOT, traffic lights need battery back-ups… now!

To the editor: This was the second time this year that Barrington lost power. I had to drive across town during both blackouts. What I witnessed was a potential for a life changing accident. At … more

12/1/20

This was the scene on a recent afternoon outside Barrington Middle School.

Letter: Privileged parents create traffic problems

To the editor: On April 9, 2022, I was returning home to the Roberta Plat after a doctor’s appointment in Warren. I am not usually driving during the day as I work full-time. After … more

4/20/22