Letters to the Editor
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To the editor:
Barrington purchased the Carmelite Monastery in June 2022 with a resolution “to acquire and preserve the Carmelite monastery.” 4Ward Planning consulting firm was then …
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3/22/23
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To the editor:
I’m writing to thank you for bringing attention to the Monastery plans and upcoming public meetings. I also want to sound loud alarm bells for Barrington residents. Although …
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3/22/23
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To the editor:
The well-scripted and choreographed Kabuki theater at the House Judiciary Committee hearing March 6 for House Bills 5006, 5047, and 5228 was disheartening. Repetitious, …
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3/13/23
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To the editor:
David O’Connell (letters, "Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill," The Post, March 2, edition) seems to be lumping in all those who have had abortions with …
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3/9/23
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The RI House has re-introduced a bill this year that would allow medical marijuana for pets. The bill, H5504, was staunchly opposed by veterinarians in 2022 and would allow a …
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3/7/23
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To the editor:
Give me “diversity” or give me death? My country tis of thee, sweet land of “diversity”, of thee I sing. Uh, no.
Currently in vogue, DEI …
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3/7/23
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To the editor: Vice President Kamala Harris recently excoriated Russia for committing crimes against humanity by their bombing and killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Her statement is absolutely …
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3/3/23
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To the editor:
The Feb. 22 issue of the Barrington Times carried an article entitled, “ Chipotle plan advancing to Planning, Zoning .” In the article, it was noted that “two …
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2/28/23
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To the editor:
Rhode Island legislators are currently voting on H.5258, a bill to ban the sale of new fur products in Rhode Island. This bill is a step in the right direction toward eliminating …
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2/27/23
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To the editor:
The burden for Rhode Island education is not fairly distributed among its citizens. The state’s funding formula unfairly distributes citizens’ money; disrespects …
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2/27/23
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To the editor:
I have lived in Barrington for over 40 years and have never seen a more blatant example of racism and cultural insensitivity than the Barrington Town Council’s “Land …
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2/23/23
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To the editor:
My name is Vanessa Baker and I’ve been working in the casino business since 1992. Back then smoking was accepted almost everywhere. Thirty years later, casino workers are the …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
On Nov. 14, 2022, a group of older residents participated in a Coffee and Conversations session with local police and fire officials at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment. …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
I am writing as a supplement or post script to the letter that was sent to BHS students and families as well as a recent editorial regarding the report that “some Barrington …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
The most recent episode of “Barrington’s Got Issues” occurred last Monday night in Town Hall chambers. It was almost as entertaining as the Seinfeld soup-nazi …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
Don Keenan’s questions about the proposed solar installation at the Bay Springs Community center resilience hub “Is this solar deal just a sales pitch” is a …
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2/21/23
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To the editor: In a democracy, few would argue that public education is a costly, but necessary statewide investment if communities, students and related economies are to thrive. In last week’s …
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2/16/23
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To the editor:
Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many …
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2/14/23
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To the editor:
So all this hype about free electricity for the town and sales of excess electricity for the town is just sales spin? It appears we are just switching from one electrical provider …
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2/8/23
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To the editor:
I want to address Ms. Arelene Violet's article in last week's Barrington Times. Unfortunately, Ms. Violet's hostile language did little more than vilify and divide an already …
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2/8/23
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To the editor:
We’re writing in response to the article “Who should run the Memorial Day Parade?” Not all information shared in the article is accurate and it conveys …
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2/1/23
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To the editor:
A well-rounded education requires the infrastructure necessary to support student growth. Musicians should have instruments, actors should have a theater, and athletes should have …
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1/24/23
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To the editor:
In last week’s Barrington Times, the editor makes the argument that an artificial turf field is the solution to our athletic field problems. He claims that installing a turf …
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1/24/23
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To the editor:
The Barrington Times is again calling for the town to install plastic grass at Victory Field and beyond. I would like to re-share some relevant facts about synthetic turf.
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1/24/23
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A retiring Episcopal priest moved to a city where a younger friend led another congregation. He told his friend that every Sunday he would sit in a back pew reading the newspaper, …
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1/18/23
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