Can the East Providence Commission stay? Please!
To the editor, So here we are again, we’re in that attention getting spot that seems like the whole world is watching. I have to give this city credit, just when you think things have calmed down and control is back, someone throws that wrench in the works (in this case, it’s the entire tool [...]
Read More →Rumford Parent Advisory Council thanks Spring Fling supporters
To the editor, The Rumford Parent Advisory Council (PAC) held their 4th annual Spring Fling silent auction on April 25 at the Hot Club in Providence. Funds raised help support ongoing activities and special events for students of the Children’s Place ltd. in Rumford. A 50/50 raffle was held along with the silent auction. There [...]
Read More →Gun law violators, not guns, should be our focus
To the editor: In the wake of the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, the General Assembly leadership joined with Gov. Lincoln Chafee, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and law enforcement officials to introduce a package of gun legislation, including several bills that seek to strengthen existing laws dealing with firearms violations. Since [...]
Read More →Letter: State sold us down the Sakonnet with tolls
To the editor: It’s time we finally arrived at the foregone conclusion that is the inevitable implementation of the Sakonnet River Bridge tolls. But instead of playing the blame game, let’s give credit where it lies for the perpetration of such a ruse. The well intentioned and even better organized residents opposing the toll deserved [...]
Read More →Letter: To, all, especially you with the pickup truck, thanks for cleanup help
To the editor: The Sogkonate and Little Compton Garden Clubs wish to thank all who contributed their support, time and energy to the Little Compton litter collection and beautification to honor Earth Day 2013. The groups of young people who helped this year were: Brownie Troop #237; Daisy/Brownie Troop #1015, Cub Scout Pack #10, Boy [...]
Read More →Letter: Same sex marriage an issue of human rights, not religion
To the editor: As I read the May 2 issue and looked through to Heidi Bailey’s letter to the editor I was confused. I don’t remember there being a bill passed on a religious issue but rather one on human rights. In fact, as someone who doesn’t subscribe to a Christian belief I felt somewhat [...]
Read More →Letter: Her senior project meant the world to a Tiverton child
To the editor: Have you met Maisie? Probably not. She is my daughter, a sister, a grandchild and also an undiagnosed severe and profoundly delayed special needs child. I am writing to tell you and the town about a young woman by the name of Sara Whiston who made a difference. Sara is a senior [...]
Read More →Letter: Westport — the challenges of our financial situation
To the editor: Arriving at a balanced budget to recommend to you this year was a particularly difficult and painful process. There were many worthy financial needs in all departments. Fiscal years 2009 to 2012 have been ones of severe budget restrictions. One cause has been drastic decreases in state aid, which, by FY2012, was [...]
Read More →Sen. Conley pens letter explaining vote on same-sex marriage legislation
To the editor, As a Catholic and a legislator, I recognize that to protect our religious freedom we must protect the freedom of others. The marriage equality bill I voted for in the Rhode Island Senate celebrates the civic virtues of fidelity, mutuality, monogamy, commitment, companionship, and family. It also contains robust protections for the [...]
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