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Letter: Protect Tiverton's character — say no to large developments

Tiverton is one of the few East Bay communities that still has ample forests, pastures and undeveloped land. It was for this reason that, a dozen years ago, I purchased land and built a … more

7/7/22

Letter: Bowens' oyster farm plan — let's face the facts

Much like the “Wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round,” two Little Compton Bowen brothers go ‘round and ‘round with their specious protests and arguments for … more

7/7/22

Letter: From the Bristol Parade Chairman, thank you for everything

To the editor: I would like to send a special thank you to the Town officials of Bristol, Bristol Police Department, Bristol Fire Department, Department of Public Works and paramedics for assisting … more

7/6/22

Letter: Take a moment to appreciate our community

To the editor: The 237th Fourth of July celebration has come to a close here in Bristol and the longest continuous run remains a part of our history. But too often we take things for granted. … more

7/6/22

Letter: Thank you, everyone, for another great Fourth

To the editor: Well, we just completed another year, 237 celebrations under our collective belt, and we are already looking at number 238. What are we going to do to make it better, last longer (in … more

7/6/22

Letter: Oversight lacking on Robin Rug development plan

To the editor: The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on next Wednesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. to consider changing zoning laws for Brady Sullivan Properties, LLC at Robin Rug. Please join me in … more

7/6/22

Letter: Thank you, Bristol, from the USS Milwaukee

To the editor: I just want to say thank you again for the great visit. The parade was 2.5 miles of patriotism and Thank Yous. The crew really enjoyed themselves in your lovely town. The citizens of … more

7/6/22

Letter: New Mt. Hope mural politicizes education

To the editor: Recently a Black Lives Matter mural, with Marxist clenched fists, was painted on an inside wall in a courtyard at Mt. Hope High School. To put up such a politically charged mural, … more

7/6/22

Letter: Republican autocracy is out of touch with the citizenry

To the editor: The Phoenix editorial of last week recorded the loss of the dearly loved high school principal, Dr. Deb DiBiase. This is just another instance of the local Republican autocracy being … more

7/6/22

Letter: The BCCC crowd has presented misleading ‘facts’

To the editor: Last week, the BCCC and friends continued their attacks on education, educators, and students (especially people of color) by misusing data and presenting cherry-picked and misleading … more

7/6/22

Letter: We must reject Brady Sullivan’s unacceptable demands for Robin Rug

To the editor: Last week developer Brady Sullivan petitioned the Town Council to change Zoning Laws related to Robin Rug. Brady’s 57-page petition, that no one wants to read, contains about 50 … more

7/6/22

Letter: Portsmouth is sowing distrust, disbelief regarding solar

To the editor: Once again, the Portsmouth Town Council has stonewalled residents who are trying to protect their town from the worst aspects of commercial solar development. At their … more

7/5/22

Letter: Republican autocracy is out of touch with the citizenry

To the editor: The Phoenix editorial of last week recorded the loss of the dearly loved high school principal, Dr. Deb DiBiase. This is just another instance of the local Republican autocracy being … more

7/1/22

Letter: Bowens have a point on NIMBYism, but not that one

John and Patrick Bowen assert that the opposition to their proposed oyster farm at Seapowet Marsh is an example of NIMBYISM (Not in my backyard). They are absolutely correct! As Little Compton … more

7/1/22

Letter: Come to Tiverton Monday to honor holiday's true meaning

I would like the general public to remember what the holiday on July 4th is really all about. It's not about cookouts, parades, or fireworks. It's about "life, liberty, and the pursuit of … more

7/1/22

Letter: There are better uses for Robin Rug than apartments

I pass by these buildings many times a week on my bicycle rides and I can think of many ways to use this land and none of them involve condos or apartments. more

6/29/22

Letter: We must demand affordable housing at Robin Rug

To the editor: The new development at Robin Rug will not benefit the people of Bristol without inclusion of affordable housing. Affordable housing is the answer for many people who have lived in … more

6/29/22

Letter: Based on performance, Mt. Hope needs a new leader

To the editor: Ana Riley made the right decision to remove Deb DiBase as the principal at Mt. Hope High School. Anyone who spends time to look at academic performance, student (and teacher) … more

6/29/22

Letter: Thanks to Cortvriend, Seveney for PFAS ban

To the editor, I want to thank State Rep. Terri Cortvriend (District 72-Portsmouth, Middletown) and State Sen. Jim Seveney (District 11-Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton), for sponsoring legislation … more

6/27/22

Letter: That time of year again in Bristol

Must be the season of the 4th in Bristol once again. Take a walk through town and you will see people painting their houses, doing extensive landscaping, dressing up their homes with holiday regalia … more

6/24/22

Letter: School Committee overreach would be a textbook blunder

Like almost everyone else who cares about our kids, I've been reading — and kvetching with friends and neighbors — about the School Committee’s apparent decision to not extend a … more

6/24/22

Letter: Hoping church will explain itself to families

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Hope Street in Bristol touts itself as being open and welcoming to all. Prominently displayed on their website is the statement “We welcome people … more

6/24/22

Letter: Two wrongs do not make a right

In their article, “ Hypocrisy over cannabis vs. alcohol is striking, ” Annie Silvia and Beth Vorro decry Bristol’s opening of a fourth micro-brewery while opposing marijuana … more

6/24/22

Letter: It's time to address and modernize the Ash Street jail

The Bristol County Ash Street jail in New Bedford has the distinction of being the oldest continuously functioning jail in the United States. More significantly, however, the facility is a … more

6/24/22

Letter: An open letter to Ted Cruz of Texas

Thanks to you, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, we have the solution to school safety. One single entrance with an armed guard at his/her post. Well, by golly, this idea requires a closer … more

6/24/22