Opinion | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay

Letter: Some more ways for worried locals to take action

Thank you for keeping us informed about so many opportunities in our local community. more

5/22/25

Letter: Planning board was supposed to review field project

To the editor: So let’s be clear here. The Barrington School Committee failed to follow through with their original proposal to purchase solar panels for the new middle school, which the … more

5/22/25

Editorial: A hasty ban on dogs

A new proposal to ban dogs, leashed or otherwise, from all Barrington parks or outdoor athletic facilities is a surprising departure from the normal course of local government. From all we can … more

5/22/25

Editorial: No space for dogs

Speaking of dogs, the Barrington Town Council’s refusal to support the creation of a temporary dog park is surprising and deflating. The permanent dog park is being torn up while the town … more

5/22/25

The Barrington town clerk’s office has written records of town meetings beginning in 1794, and the first record of a town meeting where fiscal matters were discussed was on June 2, 1794 at the home of Captain John Martin.

Letter: Farewell to the FTM in Barrington

To the editor: At 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, May 28, the taxpayers of Barrington will meet at Barrington High School for the town’s final Financial Town Meeting to review, amend … more

5/22/25

Letter: Headline’s suggestion was off-base

To the editor: I write to offer a clarification to the article posted on April 14, 2025 in the Barrington Times. The article focuses on Representative Jason Knight’s legislation, H5796AA, … more

5/22/25

Letter: Classic overreaction to a few bad actors in Barrington

To the editor: Here we go again…a classic overreaction to solve an apparent problem brought on by a few bad actors whereby the rest of us law abiding and taxpaying residents are in the … more

5/22/25

Rhode Island case against energy producers knowingly distorts facts

For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running … more

5/20/25

Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms … more

5/19/25

Whitehouse wants the Democrats to come back fighting

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Three primary factors seemingly fueled Donald Trump’s win for the White House last year -- Democrats’ slow response to voters’ concerns about inflation and … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/19/25

Letter: Reactive dog policies in Barrington

To the editor: Did you know that as of mid-2022, nearly 2,000 dogs were registered with the town of Barrington? I learned this via an open records request. And there are undoubtedly many more … more

5/14/25

Letter: The Barrington School Committee’s publicity stunt

To the editor: The Barrington School Committee has asked its communication consultant to issue a press release explaining the approval of an artificial turf field contract at the high school and … more

5/13/25

Should Rhode Island raise taxes on its wealthiest residents?

STORY OF THE WEEK: Legislative leaders in Rhode Island have for years reflexively opposed efforts to raise broad-based taxes. The trend has been more in the other direction, with a four-point cut in … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/12/25

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly. more

5/9/25

Letter: Haunted by recent executive order

To the editor: Of the many recent proposals coming out of the White House, the one that haunts me in particular is the unwinding of the fabric of our Department of Education, including cutting … more

5/8/25

Letter: Cost-benefit is just not there for speed cameras

To the editor: The letter from the Pancoasts (Barrington Times: April 30, 2025) resorts to two tactics that undermine their suggestions. First is the appeal to raw emotion: … more

5/7/25

Letter: Speed cameras would be overkill in Barrington

To the editor: I have lived in Barrington for 53 years, first near Primrose Hill School and now near Hampden Meadows School. I am a walker most days, but also, of course, a driver. I can … more

5/7/25

Letter: Let us not make this situation even worse

To the editor: The Barrington Public School Committee's recent invitation to consider the possibility of keeping Barrington's public schools open on major religious holidays, including Judaism's … more

5/7/25

Letter: Continue including ‘other’ religious holidays

To the editor: In elementary school, my two Jewish classmates and I never received the perfect attendance award. While our school closed for Christmas, Easter, and Good Friday, it remained open … more

5/7/25

Letter: Data in prior letter leads to more questions

To the editor: We should all welcome the contribution of R. and S. Pancoast found in the Opinion Page of the April 30th Barrington Times. It contributes some of the DATA which we should all … more

5/7/25

Letter: Please sign the speed camera petition

To the editor: On June 10, Barrington's Town Council will vote on installing speed cameras on Sowams and New Meadow. Why is this a good idea? A Feb. 2025 speed study reported that 47 percent on … more

5/7/25

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by … more

5/7/25

Letter: Books, toys, gifts and a whole lot of... theft

To the editor: For nearly 40 years, Barrington Books has been more than just a bookstore—it’s been a cornerstone of our community. A place where neighbors gather, where children grow … more

5/7/25

Balancing interests for the leader of the Senate, who's the leader of the union

STORY OF THE WEEK: After Val Lawson won election Tuesday as the new president of the Rhode Island Senate , she faced a battery of reporters’ questions about her dual role as head of that … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/5/25

Letter: Reducing vehicle speed is one way to save lives

To the editor: We are writing in response to Lawrence Bowen’s letter to the editor which stated that there is insufficient data to support the use of speed cameras in school zones in … more

5/2/25