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Letter: A poem about Flag Day

Standing under, and for, this Colored Umbrella, our Flag, our Freedom...May it always be. more

6/13/24

Letter: A fun little game for Bristolians

Can you find which one doesn't belong? more

6/13/24

Letter: Agreed that Rogers Library as a gem

I now live in Minnesota but appreciate the exciting improvements I read about in The Bristol Phoenix today. more

6/13/24

Letter: KMS outdoor learning zone: what is it, and how can you help?

What if we could address the youth mental health crisis, health problems resulting from chronic sedentary behaviors, academic disengagement and “nature deficit disorder” all at once? more

6/13/24

Letter: A decision about my future in Warren

I am writing to inform you of a significant decision I have made regarding my role in our town’s governance. more

6/13/24

Letter: Let's come together, despite our differences

To the editor: I'm writing to express my concern about the growing political division in our community and its impact on our ability to address important issues. In recent years, … more

6/12/24

Letter: It would be nice to get a tax rate freeze

To the editor: We would like to echo Joe Collins’s suggestions about freezing the tax rate for people who are above 65 years of age. We have supported this town through our taxes for over … more

6/12/24

Letter: A championship season

To the editor: In the spring of 2021, I was walking off a baseball field with my son, he had just finished senior league practice. During that walk he told me he wanted to play volleyball … more

6/12/24

Letter: In praise of acceptance in Little Compton

I write to express my appreciation for the action of our Town Council in their response to a request from Love Wins Coastal for a council resolution. Our town values diversity of opinions and … more

6/11/24

Letter: A letter of appreciation to the Town of Bristol

We feel that these pickleball courts are the crown jewel of our community, and we are so proud and appreciative of all that the town has done to help our sport grow. more

6/6/24

Letter: Rogers Free Library continues to impress

One gem of Bristol’s that has slowly become an undisputed, community resource center is Hope Street’s Rogers Free Library. more

6/6/24

Letter: What is to become of South Shore Beach?

I was startled that the page-one display story in the May 30th 2024 Sakonnet Times was not the news that for the first Memorial Day in memory, there was no sand beach at Little Compton’s … more

6/5/24

Letter: An announcement, and a note of gratitude

At the end of my term, I formally announce my retirement from public service. more

6/5/24

Letter: Let’s save some 'lettuce'

What are the other benefits of composting, besides saving us some money? more

6/5/24

Letter: If you don’t trust ballot box, be a poll worker

To the editor: The upcoming election is all about “saving democracy,” either from government overreach by Democrats or authoritarian Republicans. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more

6/3/24

Letter: A cost-effective use of ARPA money

At least some of Warren's remaining ARPA funds could be spent in a way that would permanently bring down the town’s annual expenditures. more

5/30/24

Letter: Thank you Colt Andrews School

This old Senior Chief proudly salutes you and your efforts. Stand tall, stand proud. more

5/30/24

Letter: Interested in running for office? We want to help

If you are a Democrat in Bristol who is planning to run for office, thinking about running for office, or wondering what it takes to run for office, we are here to help! more

5/30/24

Letter: Wishing Len and Jhodi sincere wishes going forward

To the editor: I was a Portsmouth resident for 30 years before moving to nearby Swansea in December. I had the privilege of covering politics for The Newport Daily News for 33 years. … more

5/30/24

Letter: Town may have trouble finding curbside customers

To the editor: Your article “Town awards its first curbside collection contract” on May 16 stated that residents with private services are paying $800 to $900 annually for private … more

5/28/24

Letter: Transparency is crucial as wind farm plan moves forward

Note: This letter was sent to members of the Westport Select Board, and other officials in Westport, by the newly-formed Protect Our Westport Waters (POWW) group: "Openness and transparency" are … more

5/28/24

Letter: Musings on Little Compton's Town Meeting, and the way things were

The 2024 Little Compton Financial Town Meeting is now history. Once everyone had checked in, it was called to order at 7:22 p.m. To include extensive instructions from our Town Moderator, it lasted … more

5/24/24

Letter: Let’s work harder to find relief for taxpayers

Regardless of past mistakes, the town is at a critical point where decisions are being made that affect all of us. more

5/23/24

Letter: How does the math on school bond debt work?

According to School District calculations, Warren’s share of the $200 million school building bond is 37.82% or $75,640,000.00. Based on the current budget and the audit report, how can this be accomplished? more

5/23/24

Letter: It takes a village, and we're grateful for ours

We are thrilled to report that the response to our request for financial support was outstanding! more

5/23/24