Letter: Visitor told of Watershed Alliance’s work for Westport
To the editor: The Westport River Watershed Alliance had the recent pleasure of hosting Anita Walker, the executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, for a day of discussion and information gathering. The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. [...]
Read More →Letter: Cutbacks put domestic violence victims in danger
To the editor: In less than two weeks, things are going to be different on Mondays — at least in the Murray Judicial Complex in Newport and in other district court offices around the state. That is because for the first time in 25 years, the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program will be operating four [...]
Read More →Letter: There’s much to applaud in Massachusetts budget
By Senator Michael J. Rodrigues To the editor: I joined my colleagues yesterday in passing the FY2014 Senate budget. The Senate’s spending plan closes a $1.2 billion budget gap, while investing in essential services. The plan demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while meeting the needs of citizens through restoration of vital funding to [...]
Read More →Letter: Arts Alive! would be wise to follow John Gray’s advice
To the editor: I read Paul Crosby’s letter to the Times about Arts Alive! elementary school Broadway revue, and the harsh ensuing attacks on him by parents, with interest. I thought I would share some thoughts on appropriate theatre in the schools from the perspective of having been the Barrington High School theatre director. (Stagemasters). [...]
Read More →Letter: Traffic light at school a waste for taxpayers
To the editor: I am addressing an issue that as a tax payer I find it wasting tax dollars for a purpose not making any CENTS but costing the taxpayer dollars. I brought a concern to the school department last October as why the traffic signals that are in place on Bradford Street are left [...]
Read More →Letter: At Ottiano office hours, come talk about tolls, other issues
To the editor: As the General Assembly enters the final month of the 2013 session, there are several important issues that remain front and center for District 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton) and our state. As I have over the last two years, I will be holding my next constituent office hours Monday, June 3, at [...]
Read More →Tour leader’s toll cancellation a bit premature
To the editor : I hope i wasn’t the only one to get a serious chuckle from the letter submitted by Tom Letourneau of Cumberland (May 23 edition) relative to his disappointment in having to cancel a portion of a classic car tour scheduled to cross the new Sakonnet River bridge on June 1. He [...]
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