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-- Rather than reading a story covering cross accusations with

-- no substantive facts or figures, I would have loved to have

-- seen actual cost analysis data.

On this much, we agree. But please keep reading.

-- For example, did the Professor’s case study include the

-- positive effect outsourcing will have on the town’s unfunded

-- pension liabilities in the out years, or did it only examine

-- simple annual operating expenses.

We don't know, since it wasn't mentioned in the article. You seem to be drawing a conclusion before you know the answer. The fact that you forgot to add a question mark to that sentence is quite telling.

-- It should also be noted that trash collection services have

-- been expanded under privatization.

Anecdotal.

-- Recycling is now collected weekly.

As it is throughout the state, now that the Johnston landfill has changed their equipment to allow all recyclables (glass/paper/cans) to be mixed.

-- Was this taken into consideration when looking at the overall

-- best value of the initiative?

Please wait for the data to be posted in the article.

-- Since the privatization of trash collection in Barrington, the

-- overall quality of service has improved:

Anecdotal.

-- recycling is collected weekly;

Please see above re: changes at the Johnston landfill.

-- there has been less wear and tear on my trash receptacles;

Anecdotal.

-- the employees are friendly and respectful;

Anecdotal.

-- and everything taken to the curb is collected without

-- stipulations.

Anecdotal.

Anecdotal notations are nice, but please a) wait for the answers you seek from either the Professor, the Town Manager, or the Barrington Times author.

Anything else is strictly your opinion.

But, believe me, we're all ecstatic that there's less wear and tear on your trash receptacles.