Letters to the Editor
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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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To the editor:
Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education.
We were so excited for Peter to start …
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12/8/20
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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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To the editor:
I am finally able to take an easy breath now that it appears that our American democracy can once again achieve a peaceful transition of our presidency. For many months, up to and …
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12/3/20
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To the editor:
Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education.
We were so excited for Peter to start …
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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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To the editor:
On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, the area was hit by a storm with gale winds that knocked out power.
Shortly before 5 p.m., as I was driving through Warren heading into Barrington …
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12/1/20
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To the editor:
I am blessed to have a generator and wished all my neighbors had one as well. I am beginning to believe that the town council is in cahoots with generator companies!
While I …
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12/1/20
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To the editor:
This was the second time this year that Barrington lost power. I had to drive across town during both blackouts. What I witnessed was a potential for a life changing accident. At …
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12/1/20
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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:
Where is the Barrington Republican Party?
We are hiding in plain sight for anyone that wants to participate and strike a balance against one-party rule in our town and state.
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11/18/20
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To the editor:
I have been honored over the past 2 years to serve the Town of Barrington as a member of the Town Council. It is a community made up of hardworking residents that believe strongly …
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11/17/20
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To the editor:
If the town had done as last week’s editorial suggested, instead of listening to the town manager, residents would have died. It’s a simple fact, and, if you read to …
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11/17/20
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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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To the editor:
Over the past few months, while witnessing local Black Lives Matter protests and long-overdue conversations about race, I’ve observed that much of the debate surrounds …
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11/15/20
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To the editor:
Based on your coverage of October's Black Lives Matter vigil (October 28, 2020), some of your readers may be under the mistaken impression that Barrington's Jewish community …
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11/13/20
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Election Day 2020 — A day that will live in infamy. Wanting to avoid the big crowds I decided to …
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11/12/20
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In last week’s edition of the Phoenix there was an article which contained interviews with various local candidates and their belief that Bristol voters cast their ballots for more …
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11/12/20
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To the editor:
I am very disappointed in the vote to remove our 387-year-old name from the State's nomenclature. I realize that those who voted to remove it probably did not know the origin behind …
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11/11/20
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