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Letter: Bristol could learn from Barrington’s diversity example

It was disappointing to see that the proposed Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee did not succeed in being sanctioned by our Town Council. Many of our citizens spoke both pro and con about this … more

1/28/21

Letter: Strong leadership raises our level of public discourse

I want to express my thoughts on the Bristol Town Council meeting held on Jan. 20. On the agenda was a petition to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Town Council. Many of … more

1/28/21

Photogenic Bobbert comes in for a closeup at Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary.

Letter: A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert

A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert To the editor: A few months back, while out for a bicycle ride, I went down a side lane heading for some trails in the woods. Riding parallel … more

1/28/21

Letter: We should all think before we throw

All my adult life I’ve been obsessed with trash. In 1986, as a young, very pregnant woman in Brooklyn, my husband and I went door to door, distributing informative pamphlets in our … more

1/27/21

Letter: ‘Diversity’ committee would undermine the government and citizens of Bristol

Editor’s note: The following is an abridged version of a letter submitted to the Bristol Town Council prior to hearing a proposal to create a Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. … more

1/27/21

Letter: Massachusetts travel policy seems inconsistent

To the editor: I am curious about the Barrington School District policy of not allowing day trips to a place like Wachusett mountain. I personally have no vested interest in this because we … more

1/26/21

Letter: Non-political flag policy is first step to unity

To the editor: As we look towards achieving our 46th President's goal of unity and healing, I would recommend we look no further than the heroic actions of our nation's first Black recipient of … more

1/26/21

Letter: A note about dogs in public spaces

To the editor: While walking on the beach and around neighborhoods, dog owners sometimes ignore repeated requests from others to keep their dogs leashed. Multiple residents have raised concerns … more

1/22/21

Letter: Criticism of Councilor Sweeney’s actions is inappropriate

It is very unfortunate that a former dedicated public official, Louis Cirillo, has been thrust into the maelstrom, while questions of the propriety of actions of due diligence on the part of one of … more

1/22/21

Letter: We thank you for your generosity

To the editor: Dear Community: 2020 presented many challenges for Tap-In. The remodeling of our facility forced us to relocate for months, the pandemic caused restrictive operational measures … more

1/21/21

Letter: Letter was a disparaging political attack on councilor

In his letter to the editor of this newspaper (“ Due diligence and a dedicated public servant ,” Jan. 14), Mike Byrnes made some strongly worded, politically motivated allegations against … more

1/21/21

Letter: Former chairmen launched baseless attack on community leader

I write in response to the letter to the editor in the Jan. 14 issue of the Bristol Phoenix written by Mssrs. Faria, Marshall and Rego. These gentlemen urge the Phoenix to research the issues … more

1/21/21

Letter: Congratulations to The Miriam’s new president

To the editor: It was with great joy that I read in the Barrington Times, that after a national search, Dr. Timothy Babineau announced the appointment of The Miriam Hospitals chief nursing … more

1/21/21

Letters: I will prioritize ideas over insults and innuendo

I was saddened, though not surprised, to read the letter from my predecessors of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee in which they attempted to paint me as unethical and to sow doubt about me in … more

1/21/21

Editorial: Vaccinate the teachers

Choosing who gets the COVID-19 vaccine, and when, is one of the greatest challenges a public servant has ever faced. That’s saying a lot for a group of both elected and appointed leaders who … more

1/21/21

Many reasons to form and support Bristol 'Diversity' committee

We are writing to make known our support for the Bristol Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion . It is of the utmost importance that we come together as a community to, as the Committee … more

1/20/21

Letter: Erosion of trust undercuts our Democracy

To the editor: America is facing a deficit far more critical that its sky-rocketing fiscal deficit or even its vaccine deficit. We are experiencing a trust deficit which threatens the very … more

1/20/21

Arlene Violet: It's time to end the Trump welfare checks

As former president Donald Trump exits the White House he leaves behind a legacy of polarization fanned by his inflammatory rhetoric. Economic inequality has never been greater as the tax laws and … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/20/21

Letter: Free speech, but only if you have council’s support?

To the editor: It seems in this town that governance works like this. Those who are in power choose to follow a certain path, for example, adding banners to the pole which historically has flown … more

1/19/21

Letter: State must protect residents from Covid housing loss

To the editor: We the Democratic Town Committee of Little Compton, Rhode Island, call upon our General Assembly, our Governor, and the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to act to … more

1/18/21

Letter: Oppose the petition to establish a Diversity committee

A group of citizens has petitioned the BristolTown Council to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, DEI. The committee will “advise” the Town Council on issues and … more

1/15/21

Letter: This was an attack from within

What took place at our nation’s capital last week was an attack on our country and Constitution from within. It was another 9/11 moment perpetrated not by foreign terrorist but from American … more

1/14/21

Arlene Violet: Shameful day in D.C. was predictable

No matter whatever way you want to slice or dice it, the attack on the Capitol was an attempted coup encouraged by President Donald Trump and his minion, Rudy Giuliani. Look at the rhetoric by Mr. … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/14/21

Letter: Severance package hardly makes up for low compensation

I did not expect it to occur so quickly, but the battle between the conservatives and liberals on the “new old” Bristol Town Council has begun, as evidenced by the recent kerfuffle … more

1/14/21

Letter: Isn’t this a conflict of interest?

Contributions and expenses of candidates, political parties and registered lobbyists are required to be reported by state law. However, the public does not typically research this kind of public … more

1/14/21