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Letter: The police blotter is in your hands, Times

To the editor: I am writing in support of Ms. Brown’s comments. A few years ago I spoke with someone from the Barrington Times about my concerns — specifically the Barrington Times … more

10/18/20

Letter: Thank you so much, Barrington Police and Fire

To the editor: On Sunday, Sept. 27, my husband had a freak accident on our boat in the Barrington River partially amputating his finger tip. After a very expedient phone call to 911, we were … more

10/18/20

Letter: Where are the solar panels at BMS?

To the editor: The roof at the new Barrington Middle School was made solar ready and I am writing to encourage those in leadership positions to follow through and install solar panels on the … more

10/17/20

Letter: American flag deserves more respect

To the editor: I feel that the American flag more than deserves the respect of flying on its own flag pole. The cost of a flag pole for whatever other flag we wish to fly is well worth it. … more

10/16/20

Letter: Barrington Town Council lacks a 'Diversity of Thought'

To the editor: On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the United Veteran’s Council of Barrington held a rally in support of the adoption of an apolitical flag policy at the Veterans Honor Roll near the … more

10/16/20

Letter: Racism printed on this page every week

To the editor: We enjoy many comforts in this town. The streets are well maintained, our neighbors keep tidy yards, and our schools are among the best in the state. However, we'd be remiss to … more

10/15/20

Letter: Barrington High School is doing just fine

To the editor: When we read last week's editorial, “Where’s the rigor at BHS?,” we, as students, were surprised and disappointed to read such an unwarranted and misleading … more

10/15/20

Letter: In response to Mr. Alschuler's letter

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Alschuler for responding to my articles. However, it seems as if he may have misunderstood several parts of what I wrote. I am happy to have a sincere and … more

9/30/20

Letter: Barrington Times should not publish names, addresses in police reports

To the editor: I am writing about something that I have been thinking a lot about lately: the police reports published in the Barrington Times. Publishing the police reports with no concern for … more

9/30/20

Letters: Stars and Stripes should fly alone

To the editor: Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. … more

9/26/20

Letter: Why I proudly support our local police officers

To the Barrington Police Department: If you’re a cop, you must feel a little beat up these days. Even in Barrington. And this is why I write to you. First, on a personal level, my … more

9/25/20

Letter: Stars and Stripes should fly alone

Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. Regardless of what the other … more

9/25/20

Letter: A lesson from RBG — one relationship at a time

My wife and I attended an appearance by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 2018 at Roger Williams University Law School, and I took with me one typewritten question I had drafted for any possible … more

9/24/20

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: 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: Barrington's flag pole approach is 'sheer legal insanity'

To the editor: The town's apparent decision to "wing it" with respect to the flying of private flags on the town's public flagpole is destined to suffer the same fate as its ill-considered, … more

9/14/20

Letter: The U.S. Postal Service needs our support more than ever

President Donald J. Trump doesn’t want to lose his re-election. One of the ways he’s trying to stay in power is to try to impede the U.S. Postal Service in doing its job. According … more

9/3/20

Letter: I side with Martin Luther King, Jr.

To the editor: “Truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.” Does truth matter anymore? Do people care if their beliefs are true? Is it helpful to deny reality … more

9/1/20

Letter: Barrington neighborhoods welcome people from all over

To the editor: My husband and I have lived in Barrington for 47 years and raised our 3 children in this town. I taught in the Barrington schools for nearly 30 years. Over these years, the mix of … more

8/28/20

Letter: Racism is alive and well here

To the editor: I am not sure where you are getting your data from but how do you know that 98 percent of people in Barrington are not racist? All white people benefit from a racist society even … more

8/27/20

Letter: Editorial helpful, but not in the way it was intended

To the editor: I am writing in response to the editorial from August 19 titled “ We’re not racists .” This column admonished the growing number of residents and town officials … more

8/26/20

Letter: Outrage over slave monument is from white people

To the editor: The Barrington Cemetery Commission feels that it is imperative to clarify some things about the cemetery’s monument dedicated to slaves who lived in Barrington . … more

8/26/20

Letter: Public, elected officials should keep their mouths shut

To the editor: I was appalled by a picture on page 2 of the Providence Journal of Aug. 12, showing our town manager and one of our town council members (complete with what appears to be a 35mm … more

8/25/20

Letter: Town troubled by racial overtones of altercation

The Town of Barrington is deeply troubled by the racial overtones of a recent physical altercation on Rumstick Drive. This type of behavior is abhorrent and should not be tolerated … more

8/14/20

Letter: Barrington has a problem

To the editor: All around Barrington there are signs expressing positive messages that many of us appreciate. Some of them say “Hate has no Home here.” Unfortunately, many recent … more

8/14/20