Government processes can be extensive and take lots of time — and that's a good thing in the case of whether or not to revoke the liquor license of the Italo-American Club in Warren.
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10/1/21
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One of the strengths of any well-run town is citizen involvement, and Westport could use a bit more of that at the moment.
Though the town has a deep well of volunteer talent, at least 20 spots on …
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10/1/21
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Three years ago, the Barrington town manager floated a proposal to more than double the fee for 6-year-olds to chase a soccer ball across a bumpy patch of grass, or smack a T-ball through a scratchy …
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9/22/21
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The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee is a mess. Even the nine people sitting in those seats should admit that.
Aside from the string of controversies running through the school department …
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9/22/21
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What we can learn from the plight of a small, marsh-dwelling bird?
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9/16/21
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, was a surreal day in Warren. A day that began with gridlock on the streets and water overwhelming so many of the town’s roadways and infrastructure, ended with multiple …
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9/10/21
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An exceptional group of public servants live and work in this town, and the past week brought reminders of how good they are.
When Ida, a former Category 4 hurricane, rolled across town last …
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9/9/21
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The Barrington Town Council deserves a gold star for its decision to approve a composting program at its recent meeting, although we can’t help from wondering if it was really necessary to fund …
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8/27/21
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Community policing and a no-shame, recovery-focused approach makes Warren a statewide leader in battling the addiction and overdose epidemic facing all municipalities.
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8/26/21
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A few weeks ago we shared our opinions about mandatory masking in schools. Based on some reactions, you might think we advocated for citizen revolt against both the government and the medical …
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8/26/21
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