Letter: NRA has lost any grip it ever had on reason or intelligence
To the editor, Fran Brelsford’s Feb. 28 column, “Gun-control legislation is a diversion from real problems facing nation,” offered the same shopworn National Rifle Association (NRA) talking points that we’ve been hearing for a long time. That said, it’s still worth considering a few of her points. There are those who insist that the original [...]
Read More →Give us our darn city back!
To the editor, I have been quiet for some time now but after reading about the Budget Commission sending East Providence their fabulous bill of $245,000 smack-a-roos for services rendered, my quietness has turned into a roar and rather than statements, I have a million questions. For those of you whom are quick with the [...]
Read More →Disappointed with editorial, pols’ marriage vote
To the editor, I was not pleased with your editorial (The Post, Feb. 1 edition) about same-sex marriage. I respect your opinion but need to express my thoughts. I am tied of hearing that Rhode Island is the only New England state not approving same-sex marriage, rather it should be noted that Rhode Island is [...]
Read More →Lynch congratulates Briden for East Providence Council win
To the editor, I would like to congratulate Jim Briden, my opponent who won the (Ward 1) council seat on November 6. It was a great campaign, but my opponent got the job done to get elected. I wish him the best of luck in his new undertaking. We both worked very hard, and he [...]
Read More →Amore acknowledges East Providence House voters, opponent Botelho
To the editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of District 65 for entrusting me with the honor of representing their interests in the R.I. General Assembly for the next two years. I am grateful to the many people who allowed me into their homes, shared their ideas and asked [...]
Read More →Clupny thanks East Providence School Committee voters
To the editor, Ladies and gentlemen of Ward I, thank you for electing me as your representative on the East Providence School Committee. I am truly honored and humbled by the trust you have placed in me by selecting me for this position. I will do my best in serving you in the coming term. [...]
Read More →Owners, be aware of East Providence’s Homestead deadline
To the editor, Important!! Most homeowners in the City of East Providence did not receive a letter from the tax assessor’s office demanding that they complete an application to continue to benefit from the homestead property tax exemption. Only through “grapevine news” did I learn of this tonight. Checking www.eastprovidence.com it is not easily found, [...]
Read More →A split decision on Charter proposals
To the editor, Last Monday night, October 22nd, the East Providence Democratic City Committee (EPDCC) considered the four ballot questions E.P. citizens will be asked to vote on November 6th on the yellow ballot that all East Providence voters will receive on Election Day and the EPDCC made the following recommendations: Question No. 8 on [...]
Read More →Vote no on all four Charter proposals
To the editor, Just say No – “Hell No” – to the Yellow I hope I got your attention with the title because all of us voting in East Providence on November 6th will be voting a yellow ballot along with the regular white one and I am sure you know how I am voting [...]
Read More →We can’t afford another ‘businessman’
To the editor, Who is David Sullivan? Mr. Sullivan is an Independent candidate who claims to have no party, no affiliations. And yet, he has the endorsement of the Republican Party—which is not surprising considering that the last time he ran for office, he ran as a Republican—and lost. Mr. Sullivan boasts that he is [...]
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