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What took place at our nation’s capital last week was an attack on our country and Constitution from within. It was another 9/11 moment perpetrated not by foreign terrorist but from American …
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1/14/21
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I did not expect it to occur so quickly, but the battle between the conservatives and liberals on the “new old” Bristol Town Council has begun, as evidenced by the recent kerfuffle …
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1/14/21
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Contributions and expenses of candidates, political parties and registered lobbyists are required to be reported by state law. However, the public does not typically research this kind of public …
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1/14/21
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The Jan. 7 Phoenix carried a rather lengthy article about a Bristol Town Council discussion on a severance payment to former Town Clerk Louis Cirillo. Mr. Cirillo’s severance was on …
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1/14/21
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If written a week ago, this editorial would describe the shame and embarrassment of watching one of the sad days in American history unfold on live television. It would excoriate all those …
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1/14/21
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Last fall, the Bristol Town Council considered a petition to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee that would ensure Bristol is welcoming and inclusive for all who live, work, learn or …
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1/13/21
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As the FDA approves and Operation Warp Speed distributes vaccines to each state, we need to be informed of the facts and advocate for our health and our rights. I, as a fellow senior, am asking every …
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1/8/21
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Mike Proto’s recent letter congratulating the “Conservatives’ ” win in the recent election used the term “liberals” to describe the alternative to …
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1/8/21
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Donald Trump disgracefully invited and incited a mob to attack law enforcement and assault our democracy. He reminded everyone why he is unfit to lead, why I voted …
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By U.S. Senator Jack Reed
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1/7/21
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By Arlene Violet
Does the good outweigh the bad in 2020?
Were someone to ask what events do I remember about 1980, 1990 or 2000 — even 2010 — I’d have to wrack my …
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By Arlene Violet
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12/18/20
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Cursed 2020 has taken so much already (freedoms, joy, travel, livelihoods, not to mention precious lives) … did it need to take away the beloved snow day, too?
When Rhode Island acted …
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12/17/20
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I reviewed the bike path extension project website in relation to the “High Street” option. Some of my unknowns from this limited review have surely been discussed in workshops.
The …
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12/11/20
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Reporter Tom Mooney, who earlier interviewed me about my objection to removing the words “Providence Plantations” from the state’s name — a view the Journal allowed me to …
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12/10/20
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I am grateful to the town leadership for moving the East Bay Bike Path extension project forward .
I must say that I was disappointed in what the contractor recommended as a route. The number …
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12/10/20
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I am writing in response to the letter written by Erich Haslehurst, dated Nov. 25 . Except for Mr. Haslehurst’s kind and appropriate words about our former town clerk, his letter appeared to me …
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12/10/20
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Last week, Gov. Gina Raimondo petitioned the Rhode Island Superior Court and obtained a temporary restraining order closing two Maxx Fitness Clubs in Lincoln and Warren, and in the case of the Warren …
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12/9/20
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Was a 10 percent rate increase necessary?
Did some staff get pay raises up to 10 percent and several others were told that they would receive another raise before the end of the year?
Was a …
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12/4/20
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A generation ago, maybe two, the leaders of local government agencies were typically well-known residents from entrenched families who ascended to the top positions through patronage, political party …
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12/3/20
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We would like to express our extreme appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Bristol Senior Center staff. The past eight months have been hard on everyone, but trying to keep our …
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12/3/20
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It’s always a good idea to shop locally, and it might mean more this year than ever before.
The pandemic has disrupted everything — every person, every organization, every business. …
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11/25/20
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On Saturday, Nov. 14, I called the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. I was deeply concerned about a fox in our neighborhood that was in extreme distress.
He had lost his fur, and …
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11/19/20
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First, regarding “Speakout” criticism of pre-election editorial in support of Joe Biden, I too felt it was entirely one-sided in its assertion of Biden’s character, integrity, and …
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11/19/20
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It was interesting to watch the Bristol election season unfold from afar, with all the back and forth between the progressive local Democrat Party and this new group of Bristol County Concerned …
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11/19/20
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The League of Women Voters of R.I. (LWVRI), its Board, local Leagues and our members acknowledge how during these extraordinary times, Rhode Island’s election was well-run and secure. The …
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11/18/20
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To the editor:
Which office do I go to get my reputation back? That was the famous quote of President Reagan’s secretary of labor, Ray Donovan, when charges against him were dismissed. I …
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11/17/20
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