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To the editor: Westport pays for Diman with or without the debt exclusion

Westport has already agreed to pay its share of the costs of Diman in an overwhelming approval at Town Meeting last year. Some are advising us to vote 'No' on the Diman debt exclusion question so … more

3/30/23

Letter: A valuable, missed learning opportunity

To the editor: Mr. Nutini’s otherwise thoughtful letter (4/26/2023) regarding student input on the school board, while highlighting what the school board might learn from the student, failed … more

5/4/23

Letter: Schools need to spread out cost to taxpayers

To the editor: Regarding your article: “ Leftover middle school money will pay for new bike path in town ” - I preface this by saying I am a product of Barrington schools … more

5/16/23

Letter: Vote 'Yes' on override — the alternative is much worse

A positive vote on July 25 to allow Westport to adopt a budget override will restore balance to the town’s fiscal affairs. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group’s report (posted on the … more

6/29/23

Letter: Racist, antisemitic, anti-Asian, and homophobic slurs are common

To the editor: I am very concerned that Little League president Aguiar downplayed the racist and anti-semitic aspects of the graffiti incident at Sherwood Field, as reported in the Barrington … more

8/1/23

Letter: The people of Barrington are better than this

To the editor: Thank you for writing the article regarding my building permit. I was disappointed to see so many misrepresentations and half-truths told by the neighbors who have recently … more

9/18/20

Letter: Don’t let oyster farm diminish beautiful Seapowet Creek

To the editor: This letter is addressing CRMC file no. 2020-04-037 Bowen oyster Farm project to be located in the Sakonnet River within the Seapowet Creek area. Just a few years ago the DEM along … more

7/14/21

Will Little Compton Beach Commission help with harbor water testing?

To the editor: According to the present Sakonnet Harbor Management Plan, swimming is now permitted in Sakonnet harbor, yet no state testing can occur unless there is a paid life guard and paid … more

5/6/22

Make property owners responsible for swales

To the editor: In the rural town in which I live, our road system is slowly failing. Little by little, stormwater is eroding “everything.” To slow down/redirect the stormwater … more

5/27/22

Letter: Little Compton, home of housing inequality

There is no lack of housing being built in Little Compton, but it’s definitely not for affordable housing. It’s at Warren’s Point and other totally private ocean-front areas, … more

12/7/22

Letter: Clarifying comments on introverts

To the editor: I couldn’t agree more with other letter writers and your editorial writer about the value of preserving theater programs in our schools. However, this part of your editorial … more

2/9/23

Letter: Please support $3 million override — Westport needs it

We are writing to express our strong support for a $3 million override for the Town of Westport. As persons who deeply care about the people of Westport, we believe that the funds generated by the … more

3/22/23

Letter: Thank you for supporting the goal of world peace

To the editor: We would like to thank the Bristol Town Council for passing the Proclamation of Welcome to the Golden Rule sailboat and a resolution in support of the United Nations Treaty on the … more

5/4/23

Letter: Wind companies, explain acoustic suppression systems

Constance Gee has raised the alarm concerning marine mammal deaths that appear to be linked to high-resolution geophysical mapping in preparation for the pile-driving of the Vineyard and Southfork … more

6/29/23

Letter: Deadline to comment on Gooding Ave hotel is soon

If you are concerned about flooding due to wetland destruction, please let your voice be heard. more

12/28/23

Letter: An imminent health threat to our community

Southern Wind Power stands ready to dredge a channel in nearby Narragansett Bay to lay a cable to bring wind power to Brayton Point power station in Swansea, Mass. The entire Advisory Commission was alarmed at this news. more

3/14/24

Letter: Evidence on police killings

To the editor: People across the country are protesting, some peacefully, some not, ostensibly, because Black Americans are being hunted down and killed by police. Lebron James talks of how he … more

9/18/20

Letter: Wearing a mask is contributing to the greater good

To the editor: It’s been a few weeks since you published a story called “Parents vs. The State.” I responded to the writer directly in my shock at this kind of attention being … more

1/5/22

Letter: Guns remain a looming threat to our children

To the editor: The Leadership of the Bristol Warren Regional School District has done a remarkable job these last two years, prioritizing the health and safety of our kids and staff during the … more

3/10/22

Letter: Meet with us, tell us what you want to see

The public is invited to meet with the Westport Community Preservation Committee (CPC) on September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The CPC invites you to share ideas for projects with the committee that … more

8/19/22

Letter: Au Contraire! Keep the Little Compton leadership

I am thankful for Mimi Karlsson's letter in last week’s paper, entitled "Do Nothing Little Compton Town Council Must Go." Her accusations were disconcerting so I researched her claims. I … more

10/25/22

Letter: Here's why Westport needs an override

Five reasons it's time for an override in Westport: 1. Required costs keep increasing while revenue is limited by Proposition 2.5. 2. Westport has not taken advantage of the override … more

3/22/23

Letter: What we can do about gun violence, now

To the editor: Gun violence is a concern for everyone in America today. A common assertion in the debate on how to reduce it is that new laws won’t work, based on the tired trope that only … more

5/4/23

Letter: What is the solution for Water Street?

To the editor: Having witnessed two separate screaming matches this past week alone on Water Street, each involving three cars trying to enter/exit/navigate restaurant locations, one involving a … more

6/21/23

A scene from this year's Sowams School Octoberfest in Barrington.

Letter: Thanks for making Sowams Octoberfest a success

To the editor: Sowams Elementary School is so thankful for the support of our community who made our Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 14 a huge success. Octoberfest is the largest fundraiser … more

10/31/23