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On behalf of the Bristol BookFest 2020 Steering Committee, I would like to thank the many people and organizations that made our inaugural event such a success Oct. 16 to 18. It was not the BookFest … more
To the editor: As a voting citizen, I am tired. I am tired of the political hysteria I am witnessing all around. I am tired of the anxiety about this election, watching the completely different … more
To the editor: Yesterday, I was talking with someone who I deeply respect about the current political situation and the upcoming election. She is black and a leader in the community, and we were … more
To the editor: It is very disheartening to see no Republicans on the local Barrington ballot for the election this year. It was not so long ago when one could not get elected to any post in … more
In his letter to the editor in the Oct. 22 issue, “ Look at everything the Diversity group can accomplish, ” Zachary Cooper attempts to poke fun at the concept of a Diversity, Equity and … more
As a lifelong Bristolian, I’ve always found it interesting how many Bristol residents barely leave the town or the state, and look at the world through a very narrow lens, especially when it … more
To the editor: Barrington’s Town Council is not listening. There has been a lot of talking and perhaps some “hearing” of sounds that are coming from the community, but … more
To the editor: There are five local ballot questions put to Barrington voters this year. All would change the town charter. The specific language of the change is accompanied by a brief … more
History is constantly evolving, with new interpretations and meanings arising from any particular historic event. The official name of our state, with the choice word “ plantations” is on … more
The Oct. 22 Bristol Phoenix published Kevin Faria’s letter, entitled “ Who are the real terrorists ?” He wrote: “I’ve noticed several letters to the editor … more
Bristol does not need a mayor and is best served by electing a town administrator to lead its government. A familiar question for Bristol voters, who have soundly rejected it numerous times … more
To the editor: In filling out my mail-in-ballot today I was struck by the lack of clear information provided in the local questions pertaining to the town charter, and really to all the … more
I am not a racist. I make this candid statement to avert such an unfounded charge against me in response to the position I will herein assert against changing the formal historical name of our state … more
To the editor: “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” - George Orwell. One of the best indications that someone has … more
To the editor: Contrary to the view of the Barrington Veterans Council, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow, and MIA flags refer more to moral and social concerns, than politics.  These flags … more
To the editor: The Barrington Town Council recently approved a proposal submitted by Councilor Kate Weymouth to establish a Listening Project. This project would invite residents of Barrington … more
Two weeks ago, you wrote an editorial on a very important point in the guarantee of citizens maintaining their freedoms. Not only the significance to voting, but of “being informed” … more
Stephen Brigidi has done it again. This is the second time in recent weeks that he makes my case, although that was clearly never his intent. In his letter to the editor last week, “ Each … more
The Phoenix is always an entertaining read on Thursday evenings. The Police Report and Letters to the Editor are a pretty good “snapshot” of life here in Bristol. This election … more
On Oct. 6, East Bay Citizens for Peace (EBCP) held a virtual program on white supremacist militia groups and the threat to our democracy. Since then, I’ve noticed several letters to the editor … more
To the editor: We can talk about divisive issues without becoming divided. We can disagree without being disagreeable. Nationwide, and townwide, tensions are high as we approach a … more
October 17, 2024 — Four years ago to the day, local diversity advocates assembled an advisory board to the Town Council, the Bristol League of Inclusive and Multicultural Progressives (BLIMP). … more
 Many people, including both presidential candidates, have described the coming election as historic. President Trump and former Vice President Biden have reached this conclusion for different … more
This letter is in response to your article about changing the title of town administrator to mayor . I am shocked that the town council would let this go forward to a vote in such poor economic … more
To the editor: I am writing in support of Ms. Brown’s comments. A few years ago I spoke with someone from the Barrington Times about my concerns — specifically the Barrington Times … more
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