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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To the editor: It is my understanding that there is a proposal under consideration to convert the Walley School into a Senior Center at a great cost to the citizens. Seniors may also be impacted if …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: I try so hard to ignore the comments by Mike Proto but sometimes he just goes too far. Mr. Proto, just who do you think you are to say that many Bristolians don't believe the events in …
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6/9/22
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Five publicized developments occurred during the pandemic period in Bristol County that are worthy of reiteration and public attention.
First and foremost the Department of …
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6/3/22
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The biggest problem in getting access to our seashore is the inability to even get to the seashore. Obviously, you have to get to a beach before you can even find the …
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6/3/22
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I'm proud of the United States flag.
My dad was in the US Army, 1st Cavalry Division. He took two flags very seriously - the United States flag and the POW-MIA flag. He displayed them at …
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6/3/22
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Last week, my town council colleague Gary Mataronas wrote a letter explaining his vote to stop the Pride flag from flying at town hall on June 4, 2022, the date of Little …
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6/3/22
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To the editor: "Thoughts And Prayers". I never thought the day would come when that phrase would fill me with so much anger, but after the horrific shooting massacre which took place at an elementary …
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6/2/22
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To the editor: This is in furtherance of Stephan Brigidi’s May 26 letter referring to the upcoming public discussion (Sunday, June 12, 2-4 p.m., at Bristol’s Old State House) of our …
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6/2/22
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To the editor: This letter is in support of Dr. DiBiase. First, let me introduce myself. I am Joseph Ciullo, and I am retired after proudly serving 45 years as an educator. It all began in Bristol in …
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6/2/22
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To the editor:
Last week hundreds of students walked out of Barrington High School for a thirty-minute peaceful protest. What were we protesting? Our government’s inability to take …
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6/1/22
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To the editor: Well, this is a new low for the loose coalition of five members within the current School Committee for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The idea that you would vote to NOT …
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6/1/22
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To the editor: Recently, I sent a letter to Dr. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools for BWRPS. The letter was in support of Dr. DiBiase, principal of Mt Hope HS, and the superintendent’s …
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6/1/22
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To the editor:
Little Compton's Agricultural Trust is a national treasure and a model for how to protect open space and environmental quality against overdevelopment. I watched the costs of …
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5/27/22
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To the editor:
In the rural town in which I live, our road system is slowly failing. Little by little, stormwater is eroding “everything.” To slow down/redirect the stormwater …
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5/27/22
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To the editor:
Some witticisms, true then, are true now.
Cowboy wit Will Rogers once said “I am a member of no organized political party. I’m a Democrat.” Sure enough, the …
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5/27/22
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To the editor:
My reason for voting against flying the Pride flag on the Little Compton Town Hall was not anti-LGBTQ, but was for the reasons below:
First off, I want to say that …
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5/27/22
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To the editor: I work in a school district in Massachusetts and have done so for the past 20 years. I have witnessed numerous school principal searches and even formally been part of some. I …
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5/26/22
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