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Letter: Officers ARE leaving for greener pastures — that’s the problem

Last week’s Phoenix contained a letter to the editor criticizing my opinion on the low police officer salaries in Bristol, and it appears that letter writer missed my point. What I was … more

11/4/21

Letter: School district isn’t racist — but it is failing

Bristol Warren’s schools aren’t racist … Worse, they are not succeeding at teaching math and science to the majority of children of any color or religion. The real problem … more

11/11/21

Letter: There is no tougher nor dedicated athlete than a gymnast

To the editor: As the high school sports seasons are in transition, please give me the opportunity to share a thought on this past winter season. The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team had, as … more

4/6/22

Letter: Firefighters health bill is a good move

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix featured a front page story regarding recent bills passed overwhelmingly by the Rhode Island Legislature which provides that any current or deceased full time … more

8/17/23

Letter: Bond debt should be based on wealth of communities

I recommend that the Bristol Warren Regional School District raise the local funds for the school construction program by having Bristol and Warren share it in proportion to their taxable property wealth as they would if the school district were issuing the bond. more

10/19/23

Letter: Who are the modern-day ‘fascists’?

I write in response to Bethany Sousa Foster’s letter last week (“ Yes I’m anti-fascist …Who isn’t anti-fascist? ”) But what is AntiFa? Historically known as … more

10/15/20

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: We must trust our teachers, listen to our students

Student voice and distrust were communicated forcefully Monday night during the public comment section of the Bristol Warren Region School Committee meeting. It is a brave thing to stand up in front … more

11/11/21

Letter: Hoping church will explain itself to families

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Hope Street in Bristol touts itself as being open and welcoming to all. Prominently displayed on their website is the statement “We welcome people … more

6/24/22

Letter: In response to call for safer bike path

To the editor: Judith Byrnes’ Letter to the Editor (A safer bike path should be everyone’s goal, Aug. 10, 2023) sounds reasonable enough. But within its logic are several assumptions … more

8/17/23

Letter: Antifa supporters, we must learn from history

This letter is in response to a letter in the Oct. 8 issue of the Phoenix , written by town council candidate Bethany Sousa Foster. Does she really think any person believes her justification to … more

10/15/20

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: School Committee overreach would be a textbook blunder

Like almost everyone else who cares about our kids, I've been reading — and kvetching with friends and neighbors — about the School Committee’s apparent decision to not extend a … more

6/24/22

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

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

Letter: Thanks for attending the Flea and Fair

To the editor: On behalf of the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out for our Annual Flea and Fair this past weekend. We … more

8/17/23

Letter: Flooding concerns prevent support of school bond

While the district leaders, architects, and engineers attempted to paint a rosy picture of the new high school and the building procedure, they completely failed to assuage the fears and concerns of myself and my neighbors who have been suffering from flooded yards and basements for decades. more

10/19/23

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: School committee, our students deserve better

As any parent of school age children can tell you, the past 18 months have been incredibly difficult for our students. They have juggled distance learning, social distancing, masks, reduced … more

9/23/21

Letter: That time of year again in Bristol

Must be the season of the 4th in Bristol once again. Take a walk through town and you will see people painting their houses, doing extensive landscaping, dressing up their homes with holiday regalia … more

6/24/22

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: 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: Vote ‘Yes’ for our future

I am asking all Bristol and Warren voters to vote YES for the school construction bond. Our futures depend on it. more

10/19/23

Letter: What needs to change to fix failing schools?

To the editor: Several recent letters to the editor apparently missed my point that the Bristol Warren School District lacks academic achievement. One called my suggestion that our tax dollars might … more

12/16/21