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It fails the eyeball test.
One look at the development plans proposed for the former Carmelite monastery property tells you plenty — too many houses on not enough land.
The …
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3/30/23
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April is Citizen Science Month! You can join a growing community of “citizen scientists” who help to expand our body of scientific knowledge by crowdsourcing data collection. …
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By Norman Dudziak, P.E., I.M.
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3/28/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: If the election to succeed David Cicilline in the 1 st Congressional District was held last Friday, the favorites were Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and state Sen. Sandra Cano …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/27/23
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To the editor:
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Why would anyone oppose such things?
To begin, what do these words mean? According to Webster: 1) Diversity - the condition of …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
Climate change has caused the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the hurricane in Florida, the tornadoes in Kentucky, the drought in California, and so much more. Climate change has …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
I’m the 4th generation of my family to live in the Watson Avenue neighborhood, watching the construction of the Monastery from my bedroom window many years ago. Over the …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
The Times-Gazette’s thorough reporting of the 14 bills that have been proposed in the State House of Representatives to address the housing crisis is most welcome. The …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
As we approach the March 28 Planning Board meeting focused on the 25 Watson property, I would like to urge residents to attend and help protect and preserve this space.
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3/22/23
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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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STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to feel a chill down your back, watch PBS Frontline’s report on the recent era of “easy money” – super-low interest rates …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/21/23
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A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state.
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3/15/23
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I believe a recent Barrington recreation survey is a scathing indictment of the town’s recreational facilities and a desperate plea for government action. I don’t know how anyone who took …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/15/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/13/23
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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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To the editor:
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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S TORY OF THE WEEK: Election denialism is no longer shocking or even surprising. Some contemporary conspiracy theories are so ludicrous that they induce laughter, even if the underlying facts involve …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/6/23
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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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Setting aside journalists and citizen watchdogs, most people don’t care about public records laws — until they do care. When they find themselves in a land dispute with a neighbor, preparing a legal defense for their son’s disputed arrest, or questioning why a school district is building a new school instead of renovating an old one, they will care a lot about public records laws.
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3/1/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Rep. David Cicilline’s decision to step down to take the top job at the Rhode Island Foundation emerged as a surprise, although, with a bit of reflection, it also makes …
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By Ian Donnis
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2/28/23
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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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