To the editor:
April 1 marks not only a day to goof on our friends or be goofed on by our library (Hi Dwayne!) — it is also the first day when fertilizing of lawns in Barrington is …
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4/14/23
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I'm asking for help from those residents who live near the field on Sowams Road across from Orchard Avenue, known as Perna Park.
A dog, or perhaps a small horse or donkey, has …
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4/14/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Former Gov. Gina Raimondo talked a lot about the need to improve workers’ skills while building a more diversified economy. Her successor, Gov. Dan McKee, has emphasized …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/11/23
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Dear Barrington School Committee members,
Once again, the nation is grieving the loss of our precious children and our dedicated teachers. Unfortunately, this tragedy occurred on the same day …
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4/6/23
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To the editor:
I add my voice to the more than a dozen town residents who spoke on March 28 in opposition to the two high-density housing plans that were presented to the town’s Planning …
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4/5/23
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Why is the Town of Barrington working so ambitiously to develop the former Carmelite Monastery property ?
There are many facets to the proposals currently under consideration — density, …
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4/5/23
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S TORY OF THE WEEK: Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/4/23
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R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/4/23
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To the editor:
Once again this year, the General Assembly is considering bills to clarify one of the oldest and most cherished Rhode Island constitutional rights — the “rights of …
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4/4/23
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It fails the eyeball test.
One look at the development plans proposed for the former Carmelite monastery property tells you plenty — too many houses on not enough land.
The …
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3/30/23
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April is Citizen Science Month! You can join a growing community of “citizen scientists” who help to expand our body of scientific knowledge by crowdsourcing data collection. …
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By Norman Dudziak, P.E., I.M.
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3/28/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: If the election to succeed David Cicilline in the 1 st Congressional District was held last Friday, the favorites were Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and state Sen. Sandra Cano …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/27/23
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To the editor:
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Why would anyone oppose such things?
To begin, what do these words mean? According to Webster: 1) Diversity - the condition of …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
Climate change has caused the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the hurricane in Florida, the tornadoes in Kentucky, the drought in California, and so much more. Climate change has …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
I’m the 4th generation of my family to live in the Watson Avenue neighborhood, watching the construction of the Monastery from my bedroom window many years ago. Over the …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
The Times-Gazette’s thorough reporting of the 14 bills that have been proposed in the State House of Representatives to address the housing crisis is most welcome. The …
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3/23/23
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To the editor:
As we approach the March 28 Planning Board meeting focused on the 25 Watson property, I would like to urge residents to attend and help protect and preserve this space.
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3/22/23
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To the editor:
Barrington purchased the Carmelite Monastery in June 2022 with a resolution “to acquire and preserve the Carmelite monastery.” 4Ward Planning consulting firm was then …
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3/22/23
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To the editor:
I’m writing to thank you for bringing attention to the Monastery plans and upcoming public meetings. I also want to sound loud alarm bells for Barrington residents. Although …
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3/22/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to feel a chill down your back, watch PBS Frontline’s report on the recent era of “easy money” – super-low interest rates …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/21/23
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A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state.
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3/15/23
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I believe a recent Barrington recreation survey is a scathing indictment of the town’s recreational facilities and a desperate plea for government action. I don’t know how anyone who took …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/15/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/13/23
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To the editor:
The well-scripted and choreographed Kabuki theater at the House Judiciary Committee hearing March 6 for House Bills 5006, 5047, and 5228 was disheartening. Repetitious, …
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3/13/23
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To the editor:
David O’Connell (letters, "Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill," The Post, March 2, edition) seems to be lumping in all those who have had abortions with …
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3/9/23
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