Letters to the Editor
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I am writing to express my concerns about the proposal to build a Mainstay Extended Stay/Sleep Inn on Gooding Avenue. The developer has filled out a DEM Wetland Application … more
To the editor: The Bristol Warren Regional School District (BRWSD) is in the process of seeking approval of a $200 million bond issue for the construction of a new high school and for making … more
During the summer months, many local news stories fly under the radar, and one that received little feedback is a new program in Bristol allowing bow and arrow deer hunting on … more
We Americans are different. We’re different from all other industrialized countries, and we’re different from one another. The U.S., for example, is the only industrialized … more
To the editor: On Thursday, Sept. 7, the continuation for the special-use permit application of AP Enterprise, LLC. to operate 13 beach volleyball courts with sand on four acres of this … more
To the editor: In recent days, many residents of Bristol and Warren received a piece of mail attacking congressional candidate Aaron Regunberg and Representative Susan Donovan by associating … more
For those of you who have been unable to view your favorite sports events over the Labor Day weekend, such as the US Open Tennis Matches and golf tournaments, because of the hissing match between … more
Fifteen years ago I bought land off East Road and built a home. I could have settled in another town but chose Tiverton because it was beautifully rural, while balanced by some commercial … more
To the editor: The last acceptable citadel of fashionable public prejudice seems to have been confirmed in the Portsmouth Times’ editorial cartoon drawn by Charlie Hall this past week. The … more
While we have no quarrel with the choice of the editors, we do have objections to the process they used to come to that choice. more
Large signs with obscene language continue to be displayed on East Main Road in Portsmouth.   Apparently some citizen with a gripe wants us all to know. His captive audience are commuters on a … more
To the editor: September has been designated Hunger Action Month by Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. That makes it the perfect time to consider … more
Does Tiverton need a very experienced land use lawyer now? You bet we do! There are several developments on the horizon which will add 600 new residential units to the area just north of Route 24 on … more
To the editor: It’s been a wonderful summer in Bristol and as we look forward to the final weekend, I am writing to remind all residents about the dangers of impaired driving. As President … more
To the editor: Last Sunday, Aug. 20, we went to see the band Trinity, and all they play is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and they do it very well. We left our house in Warren at 4 p.m. and … more
To the editor: The letter in last week’s Phoenix from a BHS teacher makes eminent good sense and adamantly implores the BWSB not to continue in its poorly planned choice to build the new … more
To the editor: Some 50 years ago, a bachelorette party was held with invitations to employees of various modeling agencies. A young, exquisite, classy, beautiful lady joined them as a chaperone … more
To the editor: If you've seen the news lately you have probably noticed the increase in union activities where workers are organizing and using collective bargaining to demand fair wages and … more
Much has been made lately of the deplorable conditions in regards to litter at Tiverton’s two main beaches: Grinnell’s and Fogland. This sad fact has been obvious to me after 17 years of … more
To the editor: Today was the first of day of school, and the bus transportation was far from smooth or reliable. Our son's bus was a half hour late this morning, one of several delayed buses, … more
To the editor: The Barrington Educational Support Team (BEST) thanks you for your support all these years and we hope we can count on you once again to support us as we draft our new contract … more
To the editor: Thank you to the Town Council members, cheerful volunteer workers, participating restaurants, police and firefighters, and all who were responsible for arranging such a wonderful … more
To the editor: With rising tides and worsening floods I do not want to see out taxpayer money wasted on trying to build a new school on its present wet, flood-prone site. I have lived in Bristol … more
To the editor: The irony of two back-to-back articles in the Aug. 16, 2023 Warren Times prompted me to write this letter. The first article was “A worthy day for Warren’s first … more
I was struck by a comment in the August 17 edition of the Sakonnet Times that counselor Gary Mataronas said that he does feel for the farmer who is using a crop cannon to try to make a living and its … more
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