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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
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
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
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
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
Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 31, 2025 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: If the past week tells us anything, here are a few starting points: 1) Democratic-leaning states like … more
To the editor: This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games. Every year, our … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: President Trump ’s use of an executive order to try to eliminate birthright citizenship — a right enshrined in the Constitution not long after the Civil War — … more
Bids to hire consultants? No comments. Ordinance introductions? No comments. Watson Avenue development purchase and sale agreement? No comments. For multiple items on the recent … more
To the editor: “Have you ever known anyone named Grace Lee?” (There are many more than you might imagine.) And then, “How would you describe her.” (Most said, … more
I voted no.   I voted no on both turf items on the November ballot, along with 60 percent of Barrington residents. Imagine my surprise when I recently learned that the … more
To the editor: Dear Barrington community, as my family packs up to move and prepares to embark on the next chapter of our lives, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for … more
To the editor: In the articles about traffic safety in the Jan. 15 issue of the Barrington Times the word that was used most frequently was “intersection.” Other words, implying the … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee had a high-profile platform last Tuesday, using his State of the State speech to assert that Rhode Island is “flipping the script” from some of the less … more
To the editor: I applaud Barrington resident Kay Chapin for speaking out regarding the plethora of objectionable advertising banners that mar the beautiful ornate light poles that line County … more
At the time of the year when folks pause for self-reflection and renewal, a few resolutions for Barrington to consider in 2025 … • Resolve to continue our work constructing new … more
Last week the Barrington Times reported on a property dispute on County Road — the owners of a new bakery lost an important access point to their parking lot when the abutting property owner … more
Shortly after they were first paved, the roads across Barrington were outfitted with signs clearly marking speed limits. And shortly after those signs were installed, motorists began speeding past … more
To the editor: When I read your Jan. 10 editorial proposing resolutions for Barrington, I found myself nodding my head in agreement until I came to this: • Resolve to examine … more
To the editor: Your front-page story of the “unexpected” fence blocking the exit from the bakery at 230 County Road is not the first such impediment to exiting this facility. I … more
To the editor: The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in collaboration with the Friends of Bay Spring Community Center invite you to Soul Force: A Celebration of Civil Rights . … more
To the editor: Barrington’s financial trajectory is unmistakably dire. It’s gone catawampus. Speak with any long-time resident, and you'll hear deep concerns about the town's … more
At the time of the year when folks pause for self-reflection and renewal, a few resolutions for Barrington to consider in 2025 … • Resolve to continue our work constructing new … more
Youth of today are trapped in an unrelenting cycle of despair over the climate crisis. On social media, we’re bombarded with images of natural disasters, rising sea levels, and alarming … more
Here is a basic New Year’s resolution for state political leaders: “Spend taxpayer money as if it were you own.” Instead, far too many politicians make giddy spending decisions … more
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