Letters to the Editor
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Our seniors are hoping that the director of the Little Compton Community Center, working on trying to solve the problems of our towns buildings, does not have self-interest in place. Our seniors want …
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3/26/25
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The Commons is a unique and treasured setting, and it must be protected, preserved and cherished by all who call Little Compton home. It is the heart of our town, a place that belongs to every single …
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3/26/25
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To the editor:
Rhode Island’s legislature is set to pass a law that puts you and your family in danger.
The bill — the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2025” …
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3/26/25
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Recently, a neighbor informed me via text that his generator had inadvertently taken his home off the grid. When the electric company inspected his property, they recorded a hazardous voltage of 270 …
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3/25/25
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To the editor:
I am writing this letter on behalf of a recently organized group, Islanders for Democracy. We are area citizens who are alarmed at the actions being taken at the federal level. …
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3/24/25
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The greatest obstacle to policymakers enacting a modest personal income surtax on Rhode Island’s highest earners, those in the Top 1%, is the fear that any such measure will trigger a mass …
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3/19/25
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Your colorful, clever illustration of a densely packed area filled with housing developments can never happen in Tiverton. Tiverton has no sewer and a limited water supply. It is impossible that …
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3/17/25
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Your colorful, clever illustration of a densely packed area filled with housing developments can never happen in Tiverton. Tiverton has no sewer and a limited water supply. It is impossible that any …
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3/13/25
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How can we give away our ability to keep our town center in Little Compton?
The historic Odd Fellows Hall is not the place for affordable housing!
Where is space for sewerage, water and …
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3/11/25
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To the editor:
It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants.
My grandparents left Ireland in …
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3/9/25
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To the editor:
Mr. Trump is right about a few things.
First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. …
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3/7/25
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What exactly is happening in Tiverton? We seem to have people who were, sadly, voted into positions of power for We The People that have no clue, or more appropriately, don't care about what We …
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3/5/25
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Most Americans a month ago had zero awareness of the US Aid Program — what it did; who it benefitted; what it cost. But since Trump and Musk tried to cut off funding for these programs, we have …
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3/5/25
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To the editor:
I’ve read with interest that 65 percent of Rhode Islanders support a gun ban (which, make no mistake about it, is what they are proposing, a near total gun ban).
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3/3/25
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The Tiverton Zoning Board of Review (ZBR) has held numerous meetings regarding the Colbea Enterprises application for three special use permits for an eight-bay, regional gas station, convenience …
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2/25/25
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Editor’s note: This letter was sent to members of the Little Compton Town Council, which has directed town solicitor Anthony DeSisto to research the proposed ordinance introduced by the Rhode …
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2/24/25
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The Tiverton Zoning Board of Review (ZBR) has held numerous meetings regarding the Colbea Enterprises application for three special use permits for an eight-bay, regional gas station, convenience …
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2/20/25
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Little Compton seniors in town are residing where they love to be — home!
The Little Compton Town Council with such incredible speed have hired an architect and are working on …
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2/19/25
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I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns …
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2/6/25
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Tiverton should think twice before it replaces its existing ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) trash collection with huge and expensive and wasteful plastic bins.
The …
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2/6/25
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Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …
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2/5/25
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This is a bit of a follow up to the Town Crier's article of last week.
It was the summer of 1968. I had just graduated from high school and took a job working on the greens crew at the Sakonnet …
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2/5/25
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To the editor:
This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games.
Every year, our …
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1/28/25
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Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the Tiverton Town Council earlier this month, and shared in its entirety with the Sakonnet Times:
Another crime against the preservation of town …
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1/21/25
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A few weeks ago, I reached out to my State Senator, Walter Felag Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my concerns, he assured …
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1/16/25
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