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Letter: Rhode Island can still avoid a housing disaster

To the editor: Rhode Island is on the precipice of a cataclysmic housing disaster stemming from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But swift, decisive action would avert this crisis. … more

6/4/20

Letter: Gun ownership in the U.S. is outrageously high

In the Feb. 18 Bristol Phoenix, the opinion page includes a long letter disputing the fact that the rise in violent crime is directly related to the rise in gun ownership. The author neglects to … more

2/26/21

Letter: Bond Question 5 will support working families

When the pandemic first hit, I thought to myself, “I can get through these next couple of weeks working from home with my 12-, 6-, and 3-year-old.” Well, I was in for a rude … more

2/24/21

Letter: Barrington needs to show its appreciation to seniors

To the editor: After reading the article on affordable housing...here are my thoughts: I would have to say I like the idea that Mr. Heffner presented with using tax credits to encourage the … more

11/9/23

"I cannot express how thoughtful, and kind, this gesture is. Truly warms my heart." — Chris Isleib, on receiving a special treat on Veterans Day

Letter: A quick word regarding Veterans Day

To the editor: I am a Navy veteran, and moved to Barrington three years ago. Since that time, each Veterans Day, I have been gifted special thank-you presents from a group of local Barrington … more

11/17/22

Letter: Re-igniting America's chilled melting pot

We Americans are different. We’re different from all other industrialized countries, and we’re different from one another. The U.S., for example, is the only industrialized … more

9/6/23

Letter: 400 years later, Pokanokets stand for recognition

To the editor: Thursday, April 1 is the 400th anniversary of the signing of a treaty between the Pokanoket Massasoit Ousamequin and Plymouth Colony Governor John Carver. Their initial … more

3/31/21

Letter: Barrington's schools are old, tired, and dated

To the editor: The Times editorial of 11/9 advocated for renovating instead of replacing Barrington school buildings. Having seen Hampden Meadows and BHS as a parent for the first time this … more

11/17/22

Letter: To the next generation, it’s time you stepped up

The voters of Barrington have spoken, and the $250 million school bond issue passed. Some 3,420 voters cast a ballot on this issue. more

11/9/23

Letter: Marijuana legalization is 'legislative malpractice'

To the editor: Legalizing recreational marijuana (RM) is now on the plate of our governor and legislature. The projection is that in as little as a year RM will be in our state, and in a … more

3/31/21

Letter: A day in the life of a Barrington teacher

To the editor: I am a Barrington Public School teacher and the president of the local teacher’s union and my life, like everyone’s' has changed dramatically with the onset of the … more

4/15/20

Letter: Outrage over slave monument is from white people

To the editor: The Barrington Cemetery Commission feels that it is imperative to clarify some things about the cemetery’s monument dedicated to slaves who lived in Barrington . … more

8/26/20

Letter: Editorial helpful, but not in the way it was intended

To the editor: I am writing in response to the editorial from August 19 titled “ We’re not racists .” This column admonished the growing number of residents and town officials … more

8/26/20

Letter: Mike Pence: hero or opportunist?

To the editor: Only once has Mike Pence stood up to Donald Trump and that was a political calculation rather than a courageous response. Pence’s silence during the Trump presidency, … more

7/8/22

Letter: All people deserve to feel safe and treated with dignity

To the editor: In response to and inspired by a local resident’s public comment during our January 9th meeting, the Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion “DEI” Committee … more

3/8/24

Letter: Barrington Town Council chose virtue signaling over respect

To the editor: Open Letter to the Barrington Town Council: The situation has become untenable. The Barrington United Veterans Council (BUVC) can no longer support or be affiliated with a … more

3/20/24

Letter: Racism is alive and well here

To the editor: I am not sure where you are getting your data from but how do you know that 98 percent of people in Barrington are not racist? All white people benefit from a racist society even … more

8/27/20

Letter: Please consider performing a simple act of kindness

To the editor: Truth be told, my initial reaction last year when my wife said she was going to put a holiday tree up at Barrington Beach was, "some kid will light that on fire." She did it … more

12/21/22

Letter: Barrington neighborhoods welcome people from all over

To the editor: My husband and I have lived in Barrington for 47 years and raised our 3 children in this town. I taught in the Barrington schools for nearly 30 years. Over these years, the mix of … more

8/28/20

Letter: What I’d do if I were elected RI's governor

To the editor: I imagined I just got elected governor of Rhode Island. I have had no prior connection to Rhode Island politics, so I am beholden to no special interests. I am honest, smart, … more

10/11/22

Letter: Thanks for all the help after the fire

To the editor: On February 18, our family’s home was damaged by a fire that has made our house uninhabitable for the next 9 months. The most important thing is we are all safe. … more

2/25/21

Letter: Greed is the root of many modern problems

To the editor: Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would … more

11/4/21

Letter: Part of One Community

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

10/22/20

Letter: It is very nice to be remembered

To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Capozza, Johnson and Pickering families for their kind and thoughtful gifts and cards on Veterans’ day. So nice to be remembered. Mike … more

11/29/23

Letter: Disappointed by no-shows at candidate forums

To the editor: I find it troubling when candidates for public office refuse to debate their opponents or to participate in local forums. Many voters learn about candidates through public … more

10/20/22