Letters to the Editor
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To the editor: You may have noticed that so-called “parents’ rights” groups have popped up all over the country in the past year and have created controversies in school … more
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 … more
To the editor: Thank you to the unnamed Warren veterinarian who refused to euthanize an abandoned dog brought to them by the Town of Tiverton Animal Control. I read about this story at EastBayRI … more
Harlow Pond, in central Maine, measures approximately 640 acres and is bisected by a causeway of approximately 750 feet in length. A dam contains the pond at its furthest end. Harlow Pond Road … more
To the editor: Over the past 8 weeks, the East Bay Times has continued to highlight the anger of a small number of Barrington residents directed at our public officials - officials that WE the … more
To the editor: When about 50 or more teachers show up to a school committee meeting as they did on Sept. 8, wearing red in solidarity because they are fed up with the overwhelming disregard for … more
In order to thrive and complete its mission of protecting Warren’s open spaces for the benefit of the public, it is essential that the Warren Land Conservation Trust have the full support of the community. How can you help provide that support?  more
To the editor: Last week's paper questioned the validity of the BWSC site choice. The consultant's response was that the new building was outside the theoretical limits of the flooded area. As … more
To the editor: If there was ever an example of making a problem where there was none, the Town of Barrington’s Flag Policy is it. The residents of the town have always been fortunate … more
To the editor: Imagine there is a product that you use every day. That everyone uses every day. It allows us freedom of movement. It makes driving to work and to school possible. Without it, … more
Over the past month or so, a small, vocal group of people and their complaints against the school committee have received a lot of press. As a parent of an elementary and middle school student, I … more
To the editor: (Here’s the) cost of waste disposal options in Portsmouth: • Transfer station: $210 plus $80 for PAYT bags (my cost) for 12 months = $290 • Mega … more
I am writing to you today to comment on the article on South Shore Beach in the Thursday, April 12 Sakonnet Times. The Little Compton Beach Commission and management work very hard to keep … more
If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more
This will be short but sweet. Little Compton has Bald Eagles! The nesting place has been spotted and of course I am not going to tell you where in case some crazy decides to shoot them. If you … more
To the editor: The flagpole turmoil continues and one really cannot grasp how to satisfy all the concerns for personal causes the need to promote one over another. I present a proposal to the … more
To the editor: Newspaper editorials have long played an important role staking positions within a community that may be unpopular but necessary to consider. I have long admired the Times-Gazette … more
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 … more
To the editor: Numbers can be manipulated to tell an inaccurate story. I have seen this often done in public discourse here in Barrington. And it happened again at last night’s FTM . … more
We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree … more
To the editor: I feel compelled to respond to the concerns over de-leveling at Barrington High School. I am troubled in writing this letter because so much of the opposition to this change comes … more
Like so many others, our family moved to Barrington so our children could attend the Barrington schools, and now, with our children grown, we face the option of staying or leaving. … more
To the editor: As primary care physicians and Barrington residents, as parents, friends, and neighbors of students, teachers and staff at Barrington Public Schools, we applaud with gratitude the … more
To the editor: We would like to express our disappointment in the vote taken by the planning board this week resulting in additional units added to the Robin Rug development. At their last meeting, … more
To the editor: We the Bristol Committee for the Middle Passage Port Markers Project wish to thank the Town Council for graciously receiving us and approving selected site for the Slavery … more
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