To the editor: Born the son of a professional diplomat, I moved with my parents to the United States ( Washington, D.C.) in Nov. 1953.  My father’s work trips from D.C. took him to every corner … more

To the editor I applaud Brian Valcourt for his attempt to gain access for all Westport citizens to the beach and rock (Nubble) at the Harbor for those of us who do not live there. I live in … more

To the editor: Shoddy workmanship, we've all seen it. As a matter of fact, if you are a Tiverton resident whose road is being repaved, it might just be happening on your street as you read … more

To the editor: Little Compton residents may be interested to know that the Town of Little Compton has recently launched a newly designed website at: www.littlecomptonri.org/. (The town’s former … more

To the editor: Regarding Councilor Jacob Brier's letter "New approach to assessments is legal", Councilor Brier should stick to kissing babies and avoid assessing matters. It's apparent by his … more

To the editor: You know those greeting cards that play music? I was looking for a button to push to hear Kumbaya after reading Jacob Brier’s commentary piece about the tax assessor’s … more

To the editor: Councilman Jacob Brier is wrong.   In last week’s Barrington Times, his well-intentioned editorial “New approach to assessment is legal” is factually … more

By Jacob Brier Special to The Times Thank you for ​your recent coverage​ of the change in policy relating to home value assessments. Aside from the letters to the owners of the 450 or so … more

Regarding the “Critics call for a better Belvedere” article on July 11 and Halsey Herreshoff being filled with “horror” regarding the project, I offer the following. As a … more

Over in Warwick the school committee played the sports card recently and, no surprise, it worked to perfection. As Tiverton, Portsmouth, most districts that have used it know, this most potent and … more