Schools need better than level funding
While we recognize that the Town of Warren is in a tough financial state, it is important to provide some facts to counteract the misconceptions that are out there so that we can all make informed decisions at the Warren Town Financial Meeting on May 21.
I wasn't behind plastic bag plan
Please don’t overreact to an overreaction, and participate in the public process to look at ways to reduce the numbers of these bags going into the environment.
Portsmouth Lions appreciate community support
To the editor: The Portsmouth Lions Club would like to thank all the representatives from the local ...
Do the right thing — support Westport overrides June 19
To the editor: What a great night for a ball game. The weather was perfect, Dice-K was on the mound and the kids of Westport where celebrating success at a PawSox game. I felt pride in the achievements of my daughter and her classmates.
Much-needed Westport school funding faces one more hurdle
To the editor: The Shorelines dated May 10 headline read “Night one: School funding approved.” I wish it had read: “1st hurdle to passing school funding cleared.” Those who didn’t read further ...
Something antiseptic going on in Westport?
To the editor: Compliance with Title 5, the requirement that homeowners have a septic system that passes inspection and meets evolving standards and regulations, has become a major financial issue for homeowners in Massachusetts.
Dirty little secret about Tiverton budget #2
To the editor: David Nelson and TCC have a dirty little secret that they don’t want you to know. You know the budget plan they created, # 2? ...
Close call with Portsmouth runaway boat trailer
To the editor: The photos of the trailer and boat explained what happened last Tuesday, just minutes before I passed by the guardrail
The budget story TCC would rather not share
To the editor: Misrepresentation and half-truths are the only words for the recent “presentation” of facts to the voters of Tiverton. It outlines a story for the schools, but, as members of the TCC so often do, forgets to tell the rest of the story ...
Support Tiverton budget that honors state cap
To the editor: The following information regarding the increase in Tiverton taxpayer support should be considered when residents vote at the Financial Town Referendum of May 15.