Letters to the Editor
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Looking back from where we were 50 years ago, it brings joy to my heart to see these initial efforts have continued to blossom, bringing renewed vitality in our now vibrant community.  more
To the editor: I recently read the Friends of Historic Bristol Sites of Conscience Summit set a commendable goal “to honor the history of the lands of the Pokanoket Tribe, the leadership of the … more
Every child in Rhode Island deserves to go to a school that is safe, warm, dry, and equipped for 21st-century learning.   In 2018, I co-chaired the state’s School Building Task … more
To the editor: The Leadership of the Bristol Warren Regional School District has done a remarkable job these last two years, prioritizing the health and safety of our kids and staff during the … more
To the editor: My son Alex did not live a tragic life. But he also did not live an easy life. From his early years, Alex struggled for three decades with an invisible and progressive illness that was … more
To the editor: Previously, Reps. Susan Donovan and June Speakman took a tip from “one of your readers” to be more forthcoming with all their constituents , not just the elect who receive … more
To the editor: The essential history and character of Warren is embedded in the buildings, structures and sites that surround us. Destroy these and Warren becomes an endless string of housing … more
As a high school Criminal Law teacher, I wanted to address some of Peter Hewett's comments about the new Sex Education Bill that was proposed. A huge part of my curriculum is about human trafficking, … more
To the editor: Thank you so much for working on the piece about families wanting mask choice for their families. I am a first-grade teacher in Middletown and a parent and read every page of your … more
To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, one of your readers suggested that we provide the community with information about legislation that we’re sponsoring in the interest of transparency and … more
To the editor: The Arts is a core academic subject and has incredible value in the K-12 education system. Research shows that the arts also bring about many other advantages for K-12 students, … more
To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor vilifying Bristol's two state representatives, Sue Donovan and June Speakman, for co-sponsoring House Bill 2022-7166, which would … more
To the editor:I write in response to Peter Hewett’s letter to the editor on the proposed bill amendment by June Speakman and Susan Donavan.The sex education taught in our schools does have … more
To the editor: What a breath of fresh air in the Bristol Phoenix and Warren Times-Gazette this week as the papers offered so many positive stories from the Bristol Warren Regional School District. … more
To the editor: Our two local Statehouse representatives, Susan Donovan and June Speakman, recently co-sponsored Rhode Island House bill 2022-7166 that, if enacted, would amend existing sex education … more
To the editor:  “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.” C.S. Lewis Over the past two years, it has become … more
To the editor: Without taking all you good folks for a schmaltzy walk down memory lane let this grouchy old man get this off his chest. When I was a young boy and we had a blizzard, before my father … more
To the editor: By alerting us to the proposed demolition of the 114 year-old Child Street pumping station, Ned Connors and Patrick Malone’s letter “BCWA’s Historical Buildings … more
To the editor: So here we are, recovering from the storm which will likely be among the top five in Rhode Island's history. But we will also be dealing with one issue that prevails after … more
To the editor: What a painful two years it has been for all of us, but especially for our communities’ children. They have lost times and experiences that they will never get back. And they … more
To the editor: I want to praise the Warren Times-Gazette for having hit the trifecta in its Dec. 29 edition: Lucy Probert’s excellent reporting (“Stop Your Engines!”) on Sharon … more
To the editor: Dr. Anthony Fauci has dedicated his long life to protecting us all from deadly viruses, including ebola, HIV, and COVID-19. Our nation’s New Year’s Resolution should be to … more
To the editor: It’s been a few weeks since you published a story called “Parents vs. The State.” I responded to the writer directly in my shock at this kind of attention being … more
To the editor: A modest proposal. In this most intractable debate, a letter to last week’s Sakonnet Times drew my interest. Jean Ernster of Barrington made a most intriguing proposal to … more
To the editor: Several recent letters to the editor apparently missed my point that the Bristol Warren School District lacks academic achievement. One called my suggestion that our tax dollars might … more
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