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Letters: Internal combustion engines aren’t the problem

To the editor: If Mr. Voutes (“Blown away by gas-powered lawn equipment” letter, May 19) seeks solitude and improved health by the elimination of internal combustion engines (ICE) he's … more

5/24/22

Letter: Once monastery is gone, the town will be forever changed

To the editor: The Town of Barrington passed a highly contested vote, by one at last year’s Financial Town Meeting (FTM) to purchase the former Carmelite Monastery at 25 Watson Ave, under … more

5/20/22

Letter: Give us porta-potties, trash cans and bleachers in Barrington, please

To the editor: As a frequent visitor to the athletic fields at the new middle school, I wonder if I am the only resident appalled at the complete lack of a bathroom facility for the numerous … more

5/20/22

Op-ed: How will children grade us?

One in four households with children in Rhode Island are food insecure, meaning they struggle to afford adequate food. more

By Andrew Schiff | 5/20/22

Letter: The unborn aren’t a budgetary bargaining chip

To the editor: The Rhode Island Office of Management and Budget produced an analysis on March 24 claiming the state of RI could potentially save $5.4 million a year in taxpayer dollars if we allow … more

5/20/22

Letter: Please reconsider abortion bills

To the editor: From what I have seen over the years, there is no shame left in some of the hearts of the left. Do you still smile when you see a newborn baby? What a beautiful creation it is! Do you … more

5/20/22

End nuclear weapons, or they may end us

To the editor: Last June, the Little Compton Town Council voted to endorse part of the policy platform of the Back from the Brink campaign, a national grassroots effort advocating for the … more

5/19/22

Dear Republicans, I'll try to use better rhetoric

To the editor: Mea “Gulpa!” Authors of three published letters have criticized three of my recent letters to the editor. I thank all readers. One writer called me out regarding … more

5/19/22

Thank you for addressing shoreline access issues

To the editor: Your excellent articles on shoreline access, including the last one on April 21 by Glen Sherman, finally deal with the elephant which has been lurking in our collective … more

5/19/22

Letter: We oppose the bills on abortion

To the editor: God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our Rhode Island Legislature … more

5/18/22

Letter: And the band played on

To the editor: The most recent planning board meeting regarding the Robin Rug development project proved to be a lesson in frustration and futility. The only thing missing was a band to compliment … more

5/18/22

Letter: Thank you to the Bristol Police Department

To the editor: Last week I attended a memorial service at the Bristol police station, honoring two Bristol police officers who tragically passed away at a young age while actively serving with the … more

5/18/22

Letter: Work for Bristol, not a developer

To the editor: We know that property developers can bend and stretch facts as they are selling their projects. We should expect that behavior. They are rewarded by improving the terms of the … more

5/18/22

Letter: Walley School project is not a solid plan at all

To the editor: As the former Treasurer on the Board of Directors at Benjamin Church Senior Center, I have been hearing and seeing things posted and written regarding the “Walley School … more

5/18/22

Letter: Try being informed instead of just opinionated

To the editor: Last week the Bristol Phoenix ran a lengthy letter to the editor, “A different perspective on Yarn Mill Square Footage,” written by Georgina Macdonald concerning Robin Rug. … more

5/18/22

Letter: ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…’

I am writing to bring attention to the two bills recently filed in the RI Senate (S2549) and RI House (H7500) proposing taxpayer dollars be used for abortion. As a Christian, I believe I have a moral … more

5/13/22

Letter: Maybe the old Haines plan is better than the new one

When I served on the council, the state offered to sell Haines Park to the town for $1. As the town was maintaining the property, it was thought to be a good idea. The sports groups got together … more

5/13/22

Letter: Opposed to taxpayer funding for abortion on demand

I am writing in strong opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion on demand in Rhode Island. There is a bill in the state legislature (S2549 and H7442) which will allocate your tax … more

5/13/22

Letter: Seasons Corner Market is wrong for Tiverton

To the editor: On the Tiverton Planning Board agenda for Tuesday, May 17 is the Seasons Corner Market, a 24-hour gas station/convenience store with a drive-up coffee shop window planned for the … more

5/13/22

Letter: Patience! Spring, and life, is returning

To the editor: It was such a long wet winter that the fields couldn’t be mowed until a few weeks ago. This did not please my beautiful pheasant and he fled next door where there was a nice … more

5/13/22

Will Newman's letters say nothing of substance

To the editor: Why does Westport Shorelines continue to publish the lengthy and sometimes incomprehensible rants from Will Newman? His May 5 opinion piece is just another example. He uses lots … more

5/13/22

Letter: Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson has to go

To the editor: Sheriffs should be held to the same law conforming, financially transparent and oath abiding standards as all other elected officials in Massachusetts. Because the tenure of … more

5/13/22

Letter: On the Bristol safe contents

To the editor: I would like to comment on the bronze plate of the Colt Memorial School logo that was recently found in a safe at the former Oliver School. If I were a professional betting man, I … more

5/12/22

Letter: Concern regarded political affiliation transparency, not the political group

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained two letters from members of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens, criticizing me for a letter I submitted the previous week regarding local … more

5/12/22

Letter: Flooding hazard diminishes the use of Robin Rug

To the editor: In addition to the finding that the usable space in Robin Rug has been inflated due to faulty math, a further reduction is needed because of the flooding hazard. The size elevation is … more

5/12/22