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Letter: Firearms ban will put your life in danger

To the editor: Rhode Island’s legislature is set to pass a law that puts you and your family in danger. The bill — the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2025” … more

3/26/25

Letter: Concerned about young driver given warning

To the editor: Having just read the Barrington Times Police Report, I have a fairly serious concern with the Barrington Police issuing a warning to a reckless teen driver. I am a … more

3/25/25

Join our April 5 protest of federal government actions

To the editor: I am writing this letter on behalf of a recently organized group, Islanders for Democracy. We are area citizens who are alarmed at the actions being taken at the federal level. … more

3/24/25

Letter: Moving beyond the mass exodus tax flight myth

The greatest obstacle to policymakers enacting a modest personal income surtax on Rhode Island’s highest earners, those in the Top 1%, is the fear that any such measure will trigger a mass … more

3/19/25

Letter: Speed cameras in Barrington — a hard no

To the editor: Barrington’s powers that be are full-tilt committed to installing speed cameras in our town. Doing so was recommended by the “study” conducted by Blue Line … more

3/18/25

Letter: Lest I forget: A tribute to the Best of Barrington

To the editor: Some memories stay with us forever. My years in Barrington's schools from 1960 to 1972 shaped who I am today, through teachers whose influence extended far beyond their … more

3/18/25

Letter: Post attention-getting flashing signs near schools

To the editor: We can all agree, as quoted regarding roadways, that there is a “need for safety”. Intuitively, slower speeds should increase safety, but how much slower for how much, … more

3/18/25

Letter: Another look at Trump Derangement Syndrome

I saw Matthew Fletcher’s letter about not fearing Trump and decided to take a closer look at Trump Derangement Syndrome. According to Wikipedia: "The term has mainly … more

3/12/25

Letter: Artificial turf — where is the financial analysis?

To the editor: The Barrington Committee on Appropriations will meet with the school committee to create a school budget for the next fiscal year, which will be voted on at the Financial Town … more

3/12/25

Letter: Save taxpayers $1,024,757.22 - go with grass

To the editor: Thank you to all our parents, community members, and elected officials for their service to provide safe and high quality education and facilities to our students. As … more

3/12/25

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants. My grandparents left Ireland in … more

3/9/25

Letter: Trump’s wrongs are too many to be listed

To the editor: Mr. Trump is right about a few things. First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. … more

3/7/25

Letter: Do not fear President Trump

To the editor: In 2015, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria used the term Trump Derangement Syndrome (T.D.S.) to describe someone whose loathing for President Trump impaired their ability to form … more

3/6/25

Letter: Lawmaker’s efforts are commendable, worthy of support

To the editor: I am writing in response to the Feb. 24 Barrington Times article reporting on Representative Jennifer Boylan’s efforts to introduce two bills in the legislature to address … more

3/6/25

Letter: USAID’s destruction will impact all of us

Most Americans a month ago had zero awareness of the US Aid Program — what it did; who it benefitted; what it cost. But since Trump and Musk tried to cut off funding for these programs, we have … more

3/5/25

Letter: Politicians voting against gun rights violating their oath

To the editor: I’ve read with interest that 65 percent of Rhode Islanders support a gun ban (which, make no mistake about it, is what they are proposing, a near total gun ban). … more

3/3/25

Letter: Not surprised with the name-calling at the Barrington Senior Center

To the editor: I was pleased to read the article and to see the video online of Congressman Amo's visit to the Barrington Senior Center this past week. In my many years of living in … more

2/25/25

Letter: Attack on federal employees has local impacts

To the editor: Federal workers have been in the news recently, as the new administration seeks to drastically cut the federal workforce. It can seem that this is happening far away to people we … more

2/21/25

Letter: Why move forward on something so divisive?

To the editor: I am a Barrington resident who has voted “Yes” on every measure that supports our schools, except for the ballot initiative to install toxic artificial turf. … more

2/13/25

Barrington’s Will Barbeau laughs while recounting a story from years ago. Barbeau, a former columnist for the Barrington Times, will turn 100 next month.

Letter: I feel like I know him now

To the editor: Thank you for bringing Will Barbeau's story to the front page of the Barrington Times . You wrote it beautifully - I felt like I was in the room with you, hearing this wonderful … more

2/13/25

Letter: Why are cars being permitted to park in restricted areas?

To the editor: I live in the Roberta Plat behind the Barrington Middle School. On Jan. 31, I was returning home from running errands. The weather was winter dreary. It was lightly raining … more

2/5/25

Letter: Will anyone address the improper fiscal management in Barrington?

To the editor: Ah, it’s January in Barrington. That special time of year when we perform that annual tradition where we talk about things we can’t control and we worry if … more

2/5/25

Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can … more

2/5/25

Letter: How are teens supposed to get a job?

To the editor: I wanted to speak on a topic that might be seen as relatively subjective, but it is an issue I have been facing for about a year now. There is an issue for me and a number of … more

2/4/25

Letter: Why don’t I feel better?

To the editor: In regard to Hegseth, it’s wonderful that Senator Reed (AKA the “Hawk”) will be looking after our interests in Congress. Why don’t I feel … more

2/4/25