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Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee

To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools—it is what … more

10/10/24

Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community

To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask … more

10/10/24

Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive

To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and … more

10/10/24

Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf

To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. … more

10/10/24

Letter: Are the Independents really Independents?

To the editor: I believe I am not alone in noting that there are no currently registered Republicans running in Barrington for School Committee or Town Council. But interestingly, there are a … more

10/2/24

Letter: Party endorsements provide more transparency, not less

To the editor: Every candidate, whether endorsed or not, whether party affiliated or not, is an independent person. This holds particularly true in local elections for which the money needed to … more

10/2/24

Pumpkins cover the lawn outside St. John's Church in Barrington a few years ago.

Letter: We at St. John’s are so incredibly thankful

To the editor: I want to thank all the volunteers who joined us at St. John’s on Saturday, Sept. 28 as we went about unloading all the pumpkins. There were all levels of Boy … more

10/2/24

Letter: The truth about synthetic turf

To the editor: This is in response to Hans Scholl’s letter from earlier this month. As a majority of you know I am for youth sports and pro turf. I would not have buyer’s … more

9/25/24

Letter: It’s time to pop this pipe dream bubble

To the editor: Have you ever wanted something so badly that you threw all caution to the wind? Because you wanted it so much, you stopped listening to any advice that this might be a bad idea? … more

9/25/24

Letter: Stealing from veterans in Barrington?

To the editor: It’s Monday morning, Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. Our family had spent considerable time putting together items we wanted to donate to the Vietnam veterans. Our husband and father had … more

9/25/24

Letter: This is a test we can’t afford to fail

To the editor: Two years ago this November, the voters of Barrington did something extraordinary. Even though the majority voted Democrat across the entire ticket, there was one exception. Our … more

9/25/24

Letter: Barrington needs to do better than RIDOT does

To the editor: Middle Highway between Nayatt Road and Maple Avenue has been closed for a month. Thanks to the Barrington Times for finally covering the story. But it's worth pointing out that … more

9/24/24

Letter: Not too late to stop the flag foolishness in Barrington

To the editor: Councilor Annelise Conway certainly laid it out clearly when she said that the town council was “looking for a solution to a problem that did not need to exist.” … more

9/24/24

Letter: Tax tidal wave is coming to Barrington!

To the editor: In 2023 residents voted for a $250 million school bond to upgrade and enhance our students' learning environment. The tax effects of this bond will not be seen in your tax … more

9/24/24

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking. more

9/11/24

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor: This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress … more

9/11/24

Letter: Vote no on artificial turf

To the editor: If you support student-athletes, the environment, and the responsible use of taxpayer money, then vote NO to artificial turf. In November, Barrington taxpayers will … more

9/3/24

Letter: Resigning, due to lack of progress

To the editor: I regretfully submitted my resignation from my volunteer position on the Barrington Resilience & Energy Committee, after serving the Town for over six years. This decision … more

9/3/24

Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right. Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents … more

8/29/24

Letter: Thank you for the Little League coverage

To the editor: Small towns like ours are well-served by active local news outlets. As an active Little League parent, coach and board member, I am grateful for the extended coverage the … more

8/27/24

Letter: Article needed on concerns about artificial turf

To the editor: I understand the town’s athletic fields have not been properly maintained for many years. The DPW has done the best it could with field maintenance, but with no dedicated … more

8/27/24

Would you want to have your children walk down Massasoit Avenue, ride a bike down that road?

Letter: Sidewalks on Massasoit are overdue

To the editor: Take a drive down Massasoit Avenue. As you do so, take a moment to notice that for a little over a quarter-mile there is no sidewalk, barely a shoulder. Notice how at certain … more

8/27/24

Letter: Unnecessary signs in Barrington

To the editor: I appreciate Mr. Bucci’s arguments against the proposed stop signs in his neighborhood. He reminds us that there are rules of the road people are assumed to know. You need … more

8/27/24

Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides

To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given … more

8/13/24

Letter: An historic vote for Rhode Island

The danger of a nuclear disaster — either intentional or by accident — is the gravest immediate threat to our very existence. more

8/8/24