To the editor:
State Senator Cindy Coyne's vote "Yes" last week in the RI Senate, on "S 2788," to allow unregulated dirty plastic waste incinerators, (aka "Pyrolysis"), in South Providence is …
more
6/14/22
|
STORY OF THE WEEK: Failure is an orphan, and victory has many fathers, as the saying goes. That helps explain why Gov. Dan McKee gathered with House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President …
more
By Ian Donnis
|
6/14/22
|
The Rhode Island General Assembly has a singular opportunity in this session to end years of chaos and confusion regarding where Rhode Islanders can exercise their constitutionally-protected rights …
more
By Thomas J. Gibson, Jr.
|
6/13/22
|
Special kudos to Republican senators! They have instilled courage into every student in America. You see, as astute people know, there is no courage without vulnerability. And because the GOP is so …
more
6/10/22
|
To the editor:
This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state.
This bill …
more
6/10/22
|
By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the …
more
6/10/22
|
To the editor: Bristol is fortunate to have many historical sites with ornate, impressive, and informative statues, monuments, and other memorabilia located in various prominent spots in town, and …
more
6/9/22
|
To the editor: Thank you to the Bristol Town Council for adopting the 2022 Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day at their June 1 meeting. This …
more
6/9/22
|
To the editor: In 2015, San Francisco developers made a “water grab” for one of the finest venues for children, youth, and adult recreational sailing and educational programs on the west …
more
6/9/22
|
To the editor: The Phoenix (March 10) quotes Descendant Voices in Action Chairman Isaac Gilliard’s support for the unwanted port marker, “so we [people of color] can talk about …
more
6/9/22
|
To the editor: It is my understanding that there is a proposal under consideration to convert the Walley School into a Senior Center at a great cost to the citizens. Seniors may also be impacted if …
more
6/9/22
|
To the editor: I try so hard to ignore the comments by Mike Proto but sometimes he just goes too far. Mr. Proto, just who do you think you are to say that many Bristolians don't believe the events in …
more
6/9/22
|
The Senate Judiciary Committee is the key battleground for contentious legislation in Rhode Island. So what happens when the majority of support on the committee for gun …
more
By Ian Donnis
|
6/7/22
|
The priests, sheriffs, and politicians all gathered in prayer
Practiced in the art of condolence,
assuring survivors they care
Goodbye to the children, …
more
6/3/22
|
I’m sick to death of observing another moment of silence when children have been murdered, particularly in a school setting. Since 2018 there have been 119 school shootings. The most recent …
more
By Arlene Violet, Esq.
|
6/3/22
|
Rhode Island has enacted a handful of smart gun laws in the past decade, but it is not enough. At least five common-sense gun regulation bills sit stagnant in the Rhode Island General Assembly, where …
more
6/2/22
|
To the editor: "Thoughts And Prayers". I never thought the day would come when that phrase would fill me with so much anger, but after the horrific shooting massacre which took place at an elementary …
more
6/2/22
|
To the editor: This is in furtherance of Stephan Brigidi’s May 26 letter referring to the upcoming public discussion (Sunday, June 12, 2-4 p.m., at Bristol’s Old State House) of our …
more
6/2/22
|
To the editor: This letter is in support of Dr. DiBiase. First, let me introduce myself. I am Joseph Ciullo, and I am retired after proudly serving 45 years as an educator. It all began in Bristol in …
more
6/2/22
|
To the editor: In regards to the "Pro-Life" opinions of Barbara and Donald from recent editions of the Times-Gazette, I suppose you've never known someone who has been sexually assaulted and forced …
more
6/1/22
|
To the editor: Well, this is a new low for the loose coalition of five members within the current School Committee for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The idea that you would vote to NOT …
more
6/1/22
|
To the editor: Recently, I sent a letter to Dr. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools for BWRPS. The letter was in support of Dr. DiBiase, principal of Mt Hope HS, and the superintendent’s …
more
6/1/22
|
One constant bright spot through all the turmoil of previous years in the Bristol Warren Regional School District has been Dr. Deb DeBiase, beloved principal of Mt. Hope High School.
more
5/26/22
|
To the editor: I work in a school district in Massachusetts and have done so for the past 20 years. I have witnessed numerous school principal searches and even formally been part of some. I …
more
5/26/22
|
To the editor: The word is out. Calls are being made, questions are being asked and there is confusion all around. We knew this would happen way back in December when we first heard of the Walley …
more
5/26/22
|