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Letter: Other methods for deer control should be looked at

During the summer months, many local news stories fly under the radar, and one that received little feedback is a new program in Bristol allowing bow and arrow deer hunting on … more

9/7/23

Letter: To the angels who helped during my time of need

To the editor: In August of this year, my home was struck by lightning, causing it to be on fire. I wasn’t aware of the fire until a neighbors, Alisa Travers and Zackery Anderson, came … more

9/29/22

Letter: Is a new high school a need or a want?

To the editor: The Bristol Warren Regional School District (BRWSD) is in the process of seeking approval of a $200 million bond issue for the construction of a new high school and for making … more

9/7/23

Letter: Bristol needs a better Rescue system sooner than later

To the editor: Back in the spring I expressed my concerns in a letter to the editor regarding the low pay, personnel shortage, and reliance on mutual aid from surrounding towns regarding our fire … more

9/29/22

Editorial: Yes and no to e-bikes on bike paths

Rhode Island needs to pass a law regulating electric bicycles and their use on bike paths. A bill before the General Assembly would do that, but the current version is flawed and potentially … more

5/10/23

'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?

STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more

By Ian Donnis | 11/21/23

Letter: White Privilege filters our views of the world

A concise and thoughtful letter appeared recently by Noel Hewitt of this town regarding Diversity Committees and questioning the need for them. I was impressed by his reasoning in addressing … more

9/16/21

Letter: Plate-readers on bridge add to government surveillance

To the editor: The Portsmouth Town Council's approval last week of a plan to put license plate reading cameras at the Mt. Hope Bridge is fatally flawed, and if they are at all concerned about the … more

6/21/22

Letter: Pros and cons of legislative housing package

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 … more

3/23/23

Letter: In response to criticism of bond advocacy

While I remain opposed to the construction of the new high school at its present location, I was disappointed to read of the criticism by certain residents leveled at school committee members regarding their advocacy for approval of the bond. more

11/9/23

Letter: Learn how legalized pot could impact teens’ lives

To the editor: As the likely legalization of recreational marijuana for residents over 21 years of age in Rhode Island is moving forward, I encourage parents to learn how this could impact their … more

4/20/21

Letter: Where do school leaders stand on CRT?

The time for diplomatic nuance and PC deference is past. I stand opposed to critical race theory (CRT) ideology infiltrating the public school curriculum. It is divisive, destructive and … more

9/17/21

Letter: In spite of chaos, students and teachers are making real progress

It’s easy to miss the good news about the Bristol Warren schools these days. The constant turmoil from our school committee leadership is in the headlines again, giving our district another … more

10/28/21

Op-ed: How will children grade us?

One in four households with children in Rhode Island are food insecure, meaning they struggle to afford adequate food. more

By Andrew Schiff | 5/20/22

Letter: Bristol Bookfest was a true delight

To the editor: The Bristol Book Fest 2023 celebrating a communal reading of "The Odyssey" was an absolute delight. Held in the handsome buildings on Hope Street; The Colt School auditorium, … more

4/13/23

Letter: The danger of gun violence becoming so common

To the editor: During a recent trip to the grocery store I ran into a friend who was also shopping, and because it was the day after our country's latest mass shooting at a similar venue in … more

5/18/23

Letter: On the Bike Path bridges

Why take six years to do the job wrong? more

11/9/23

Editorial: Washington Bridge 'accountability' starts at the top

Recently ConsumerAffairs, a consumer-focused news outlet, rated Rhode Island’s roads as the worst in the country in their 2024 report. The “All That” state slipped from … more

3/20/24

Letter: Writer’s marijuana claims were misleading at best

I would like to respond to the misleading letter from last week by Michael Byrnes about marijuana legalization . Mr. Byrnes selected six bullet points from “an article that appeared in the … more

4/1/21

Editorial: Is this the best time of the year?

Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three. Consider the opportunities in the … more

10/6/21

Letter: We are limiting our children, and their potential

The time has come to call out blatantly racist actions taken by some influential people regarding our Bristol Warren Regional School District, and this directly relates to shaping the future of our … more

10/28/21

Letter: Connors and Malone have it right on pumping station

To the editor: By alerting us to the proposed demolition of the 114 year-old Child Street pumping station, Ned Connors and Patrick Malone’s letter “BCWA’s Historical Buildings … more

2/3/22

Letter: A learning experience for 4th of July Committee

The town of Bristol has been fortunate throughout the years to have numerous talented and dedicated individuals serving on town boards and committees, with none more talented and … more

4/13/23

Letter: ‘Right to Beat Arms’ contains no qualifiers

To the editor: Clay Commons is perplexed by the Supreme Court’s interpretation or lack thereof for the Second Amendment clause regarding “A well-regulated Militia …” … more

5/9/23

Letter: Don’t argue with success on the bike path

To the editor: Thank you for coverage of a bill to legalize all classes of Electric Motorized Bikes (EMBs) on state bike paths (“The battle over e-bikes,” May 11). Your coverage of … more

5/18/23