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Normally, this is the column where I have the audacity to suggest New Year resolutions for resident politicians. Instead I have a more urgent resolution for all of us: I want us Americans to go back …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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1/7/22
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One would hope that any request for the Barrington Town Council to ban a type of business other than a strip club, casino or asphalt plant would be received and filed, no action taken. But this is …
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8/4/22
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To the editor: There are currently two pieces of legislation critical to our public safety which are making their way through our Rhode Island legislature. They would: 1) Ban of future sales of …
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4/27/23
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On Nov. 7, the voters of Barrington will be asked to approve a bond of up to $250 million dollars to make critical repairs and improvements to our schools. We should vote …
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11/1/23
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To the editor:
On Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m., the State Senate will hear and consider an important piece of legislation. Senate Bill 586 “Mandates the RITBA to design a safety barrier or …
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4/17/23
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In the January 25, 2024 Shorelines Opinion Section, Mr. Clay Commons offers examples to show how well our economy is functioning and requests countering information. He explicitly states …
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2/14/24
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In Rhode Island, fisheries play a huge role in our economy and our way of life, but lately, we are seeing some concerning trends in our local fisheries. Anglers are experiencing climate impacts on …
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By Greg Vespe
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11/21/22
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In 2023, the next phase of suicide prevention barrier legislation is pending before the Senate (S586) and the House (H6002).
A lot has happened since this odyssey began to install barriers on the …
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4/27/23
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Here is why the Town Council needs to say no to the proposal to ban your lawnmowers, leaf blowers and construction equipment. The Barrington Resilience and …
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11/2/23
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To the editor:
Barrington is an amazing town. Our neighborhoods are filled with people who are passionate about the community; our schools, our shores, parks and fields, our library, the …
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6/10/21
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By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the …
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6/10/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Every now and then, the tectonic plates of Rhode Island politics shift, as campaign season fades and a fresh batch of leaders takes on new roles. We’re seeing that to some …
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By Ian Donnis
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11/22/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With a little more than three weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race has entered a more combative phase. A case in point was a …
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By Ian Donnis
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8/15/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: In 1997, when Jack Reed first joined the U.S. Senate, the Cold War had ended and 9/11 had not yet happened. A quarter-century later, the world is a very different place, with a …
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By Ian Donnis
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10/17/23
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To the editor:
Even with all the fall foliage dropping leaves all around us, the compost team at BFS (Barrington Farm School) is out of them.
We have recently exhausted the stockpile …
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11/2/23
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To the editor:
This spring the Barrington Town Council voted to add a one-time appropriation of $500,000 to the town budget for affordable housing. The lack of affordable housing in town has …
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6/10/21
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Automobile speedometers are not marked STOP or GO; nor are they marked SLOW or FAST. They have gradations — in MPH or KPH — from 0 to 150 or so. We use common sense, road …
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8/15/23
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President Donald J. Trump doesn’t want to lose his re-election. One of the ways he’s trying to stay in power is to try to impede the U.S. Postal Service in doing its job.
According …
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9/3/20
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We have been quick to criticize National Grid's response to power outages during prior storms. So it is only fair that we praise the company's effort last week.
The tropical storm — it had …
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8/14/20
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To the editor:
Based on your coverage of October's Black Lives Matter vigil (October 28, 2020), some of your readers may be under the mistaken impression that Barrington's Jewish community …
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11/13/20
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To the editor:
If Mr. Voutes (“Blown away by gas-powered lawn equipment” letter, May 19) seeks solitude and improved health by the elimination of internal combustion engines (ICE) he's …
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5/24/22
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To the editor:
This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state.
This bill …
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6/10/22
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To the editor:
Victory Day, is celebrated in Rhode Island on the second Wednesday of August. It marks the surrender of Japan, ending World War II. To celebrate termination of humanity’s …
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8/3/23
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With millions of Americans now working and learning at home, many of us are spending more and more time online. While the internet offers us many opportunities for communication, exploration and …
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4/2/20
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To the editor:
Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education.
We were so excited for Peter to start …
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12/3/20
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