Letters to the Editor
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Contributions and expenses of candidates, political parties and registered lobbyists are required to be reported by state law. However, the public does not typically research this kind of public …
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1/14/21
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The Jan. 7 Phoenix carried a rather lengthy article about a Bristol Town Council discussion on a severance payment to former Town Clerk Louis Cirillo. Mr. Cirillo’s severance was on …
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1/14/21
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Last fall, the Bristol Town Council considered a petition to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee that would ensure Bristol is welcoming and inclusive for all who live, work, learn or …
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1/13/21
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To the editor:
On reading Michael Mangione’s letter to the editor last week about the closure of South Lake Drive, I feel compelled to respond.
South Lake Drive is a beautiful …
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1/13/21
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To the editor:
The Barrington Republican Town Committee condemns the violence that erupted in our nation’s capital Wednesday. As stated in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal editorial: …
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1/13/21
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To the editor:
Barrington’s Town Manager, Jim Cunha, should be held accountable.
Last week, this newspaper reported that our former tax assessor, Michael Minardi, while on his …
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1/12/21
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As the FDA approves and Operation Warp Speed distributes vaccines to each state, we need to be informed of the facts and advocate for our health and our rights. I, as a fellow senior, am asking every …
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1/8/21
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Mike Proto’s recent letter congratulating the “Conservatives’ ” win in the recent election used the term “liberals” to describe the alternative to …
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1/8/21
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To the editor:
Dear Town Council Members, The Barrington Times reported in November 18, 2020 edition, that the town manager would like to see South Lake Drive closed to vehicle traffic from …
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1/8/21
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To the editor:
I had been intending to write a short letter to the editor pointing out to the "Keep politics off the pole" group that their stance implies that the US flag would have to be kept …
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1/7/21
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To the editor:
We all benefit from open dialogue and continued learning about racial disparities and all forms of discrimination, because we all have a role to play in overcoming their legacies. …
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1/7/21
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Donald Trump disgracefully invited and incited a mob to attack law enforcement and assault our democracy. He reminded everyone why he is unfit to lead, why I voted …
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By U.S. Senator Jack Reed
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1/7/21
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As the saying goes there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Unfortunately the National Grid data regarding electrical outages in Barrington may fall under all three. (Barrington …
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1/6/21
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To the editor:
After reading a recent letter in the Barrington Times I went to the dictionary to make sure that I understood what the term political system meant. This is what I found. A …
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1/5/21
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I reviewed the bike path extension project website in relation to the “High Street” option. Some of my unknowns from this limited review have surely been discussed in workshops.
The …
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12/11/20
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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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