Letters to the Editor
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South Shore beach is a breathtaking natural resource in Little Compton. For generations it was known as the "Town Beach" enjoyed mainly by residents with some visitors. However, in the recent past …
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6/24/22
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My husband Miguel and I had the opportunity and the honor to talk to the eighth-graders and then the seventh-graders about our experience in the Holocaust. We were so impressed with the attentiveness …
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6/24/22
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To the editor:
Once again, I find myself writing in defense of my Tiverton neighbors, various other local and statewide stakeholders, and the underserved communities impacted by the pending …
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6/22/22
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To the editor:
As you are aware, there have been a number of conversations between my office, Harbormaster Chris Leonard, Town Administrator Michael Sullivan, Senator Michael Rodrigues and …
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6/22/22
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To the editor:
The Portsmouth Town Council's approval last week of a plan to put license plate reading cameras at the Mt. Hope Bridge is fatally flawed, and if they are at all concerned about the …
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6/21/22
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To the editor:
During the last 30 years of my residency in Portsmouth, my taxes have gone up every year but one. That year, a Republican council majority existed.
What is it about …
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6/20/22
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To the editor:
A few years ago, I started a project to replace the unreadable, scratched-up historic signs at Lehigh Park and Heritage Park. I raised money from the citizens of Portsmouth, some …
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6/17/22
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To the editor: How ironic. The two front-page articles in the Bristol Phoenix (June 9, 2022) celebrate the opening of a fourth brewery in town while describing cherry picked opposition to …
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6/16/22
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To the editor: Our town leaders, based on the will of the people, have created laws regarding density and affordable housing. Friends of Historic Bristol (FHB) is in favor of the rehab of Robin Rug, …
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6/16/22
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To the editor:
For the past year there has been considerable private and public bashing of the Tiverton Planning Board by a couple of Tiverton town councilors, the Tiverton Town Administrator and …
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6/15/22
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To the editor:
Limited natural resources and not snob zoning restrict the building of affordable housing in Little Compton. A Research Report by Statewide Planning in 1986 dictated at a minimum, …
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6/15/22
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I watched the testimony on H8244 and I commend Rep. Edwards for taking a stand and introducing the bill which is an attempt to move any new oyster farm to a location 1,000 feet offshore. Rep. Edwards …
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6/15/22
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To the editor:
I disagree, very strongly, with the lead editorial in the Barrington Times of June the 8th.
A representative democracy is a form of government in which the people elect officials …
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6/14/22
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To the editor:
Every year, the fur trade is responsible for the deaths of more than 100 million foxes, mink, raccoon, dogs, chinchillas and rabbits simply for fashion. The vast majority of these …
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6/14/22
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To the editor:
State Senator Cindy Coyne's vote "Yes" last week in the RI Senate, on "S 2788," to allow unregulated dirty plastic waste incinerators, (aka "Pyrolysis"), in South Providence is …
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6/14/22
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In addition to the millions of dollars paid for legal representation of Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, in the many lawsuits brought against him and his personnel during the many years as sheriff of Bristol …
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6/10/22
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Just to the south of Little Compton, RI is the Atlantic Ocean and to the west the Sakonnet River.
A place by the sea. Predominantly a small rural-farming community with an impressive ocean view. …
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6/10/22
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Special kudos to Republican senators! They have instilled courage into every student in America. You see, as astute people know, there is no courage without vulnerability. And because the GOP is so …
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6/10/22
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In light of the tragic event in Uvalde, Texas, the Westport School Committee allowed me to meet with Town Administrator Jim Hartnett and Police Chief Keith Pelletier. Out of an abundance of safety, …
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6/10/22
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To the editor:
This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state.
This bill …
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6/10/22
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By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the …
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6/10/22
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To the editor: Bristol is fortunate to have many historical sites with ornate, impressive, and informative statues, monuments, and other memorabilia located in various prominent spots in town, and …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: Thank you to the Bristol Town Council for adopting the 2022 Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day at their June 1 meeting. This …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: In 2015, San Francisco developers made a “water grab” for one of the finest venues for children, youth, and adult recreational sailing and educational programs on the west …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: The Phoenix (March 10) quotes Descendant Voices in Action Chairman Isaac Gilliard’s support for the unwanted port marker, “so we [people of color] can talk about …
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6/9/22
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