Letters to the Editor
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For years the Tiverton Taxpayers Association has warned that opponents of the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) have been trying their best to weaken voter and taxpayer protections granted through that …
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11/1/22
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There once was a time living in Little Compton that you could speak proudly to out-of-towners and they would reply, "Ah, you live in God’s country."
Now what will be the response ? "Ohh, …
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11/1/22
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To the editor:
I am grateful for the recent letters from Matthew Fletcher “An atrocious history” and Charles Cooper “Port marker is a monumental mistake” for helping to …
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11/1/22
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To the editor:
I would like to comment about the League of Woman Voters’ (LWV) letter to the editor from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser and the associated article by Jim McGaw in the …
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11/1/22
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To the editor:
The letter to the editor from Ms. Kassis and Ms. Keyser in The Portsmouth Times (“League: GOP candidates declined invitation to forum”) was misleading.
I …
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10/31/22
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To the editor:
The League of Women Voters (LOWV) letter criticizing the Republicans for not participating in their forums was incorrect and disingenuous.
The Republicans did participate …
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10/31/22
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To the editor: Many local candidates are trying to capitalize on the public’s frustration with the Metacomet issue with promises like, “We will keep Metacomet green” or “We …
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10/28/22
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To the editor:
The destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian in Florida is reminiscent of that along the shore of Bristol Harbor from past hurricanes, which demonstrate the vulnerability of Robin …
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10/27/22
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To the editor:
This week we learned about the proposed decision to permit public deer hunting in Bristol. Our Town authorities are attempting to organize a slaughter of our defenseless deer as …
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10/27/22
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To the editor:
Voting for Bristol School Committee members may be your most important vote this election. Why? Our Bristol-Warren schools are under-performing and voting for the same candidates …
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10/27/22
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To the editor: It was pretty interesting reading Peter Hewett and Jonathan Carney’s letters to the editor side by side in last week’s paper. Peter Hewett (a member of the Bristol County …
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10/27/22
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To the editor:
As a longtime subscriber to the Phoenix, one of the subscription benefits I enjoy is the opportunity to read all of the East Bay Media Group's local newspapers from surrounding …
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10/27/22
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To the editor: Now that the East Providence High School is up and running and has beautiful athletic fields on campus, what is the fate of the iconic Pierce Field?
Will it be used for community …
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10/27/22
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To the editor:
Watching the debate between School Committee candidates, it’s clear the values of the four candidates are very closely aligned.
Despite what some people may want …
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10/26/22
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To the editor:
(Here’s the) cost of waste disposal options in Portsmouth:
• Transfer station: $210 plus $80 for PAYT bags (my cost) for 12 months = $290
• Mega …
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10/26/22
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“Keep Little Compton little.” I have been hearing this slogan for years, but this year I heard it as a campaign suggestion of the Republicans in this year’s election. I would really …
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10/25/22
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To the editor,
The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for …
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10/25/22
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I’m a registered unaffiliated voter. I take pride in my independence when it comes to voting, caring more about policy and character than political parties when I step into the voting booth. So …
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10/25/22
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How lucky we are that The Sakonnet Times is holding a forum for our Town Council and School Committee to air the views of the Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, so that we in Little Compton …
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10/25/22
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I’m going to assume that you would make the argument that since one of the participants in the neighborhood wrangle is an elected official, that this is reason enough to have placed an article …
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10/25/22
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I am thankful for Mimi Karlsson's letter in last week’s paper, entitled "Do Nothing Little Compton Town Council Must Go." Her accusations were disconcerting so I researched her claims. I …
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10/25/22
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To the editor:
As we go forward with the Mayflower Wind project, I urge the Mayflower people to be as open with the public as possible.
Portsmouth residents have historically been …
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10/24/22
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To the editor:
For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has been considered a fair, nonpartisan arbiter of political matters, and an impartial sponsor of candidate forums and …
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10/24/22
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To the editor:
We should all celebrate the groundbreaking for the replacement of the East Bay Bike Path Bridges, which are so important to the local economies in Barrington, Warren and Bristol, …
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10/24/22
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To the editor:
The Friends of the Barrington Public Library held their annual meeting yesterday, celebrating their successful support of the library and especially library programs. The …
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10/23/22
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