Letters to the Editor
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My point is simply this: The building problems and environmental problems of the existing High School can probably be completely resolved for an investment of about $30 million to $40 million. more
To the editor: From time immemorial, the Jewish people have endured countless atrocities - from the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, the wickedness of Haman, the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, and … more
To the editor: It is quite clear how the Barrington Times’ editor feels about open space, and yes, we can agree that it was a generous family donation of land off Sowams Road. However, all … more
To the editor: Many of you know me from the “Save Sowams School” campaign. I’m writing today to formally suspend this campaign and throw my personal support behind approving … more
To the editor: Barrington’s school district earned praise for transparency and communication of November’s bond referendum. There are multiple ways to view the School Committee (SC) … more
To the editor: According to official DPW figures, transfer station (TS) usage is not declining, and revenue is increasing. For the last four years, roughly 3,150 stickers were sold each year. … more
To the editor: Horrified doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt after reading the front-page article in The Portsmouth Times (Oct. 5, 2023) entitled “Portsmouth man charged with … more
To the editor, For unknown reasons, the Portsmouth Town Council is trying to close the transfer station. This closure will deny residents the ability to remove trash from their homes in a … more
The Barrington Town Council is confronted with a decision concerning a noise ordinance that was put into effect back in 2003. The pivotal question at hand revolves around whether … more
To the editor: Last week I was nervously watching the Saturday forecast worried that the impending rain would drive away much-needed volunteers to help unload the pumpkins at St. John’s. … more
To the editor: Defamation is defined as the act of making false statements about another in order to harm their reputation. When those statements are put into writing, they are known as libel. … more
Once upon a Time the Bristol Phoenix lamented the poor school kids whose parents could not afford to pay for school lunches...Now this same School Board is greasing the wheels to force the good taxpayers of Bristol and Warren to shoulder the costs of $200 million dollar education bond. more
These facts are hugely important to the most common objection voiced to the Chestnut Street site. From what I now understand, not only shouldn’t wetlands impact be a primary concern there, the proposed mitigation should be considered a positive.  more
Biased and defamatory. These two words describe EcoRI writer Mary Lhowes’ portrayal of Green Oceans President Lisa Quattrocki Knight’s September 19th presentation on wind industry … more
Volunteerism was the key to a very successful turn-out to the recent Little Community Dinner . Thank you to everyone for their help and for coming to enjoy our fourth annual community dinner … more
All three are now charged with returning with polished proposals for the Memorial sculpture with drawings, a budget of costs, and a 3D model, each receiving an honorarium of $1,000 to support their time and further creative work. more
To the editor: Closing the transfer station will impact our most vulnerable residents, seniors and low-income families, in cost and convenience. Many seniors make a combined trip to the … more
To the editor: As I left the the town council meeting that was to have discussed the transfer station, a woman from the audience approached me, smiled, then said that “You didn’t … more
To the editor: The transfer station decision impacts all residents’ choices and pocketbooks. Both curbside users and transfer station users need to collaborate on this effort as it’s … more
To the editor: On Saturday morning, Sept. 9, an event was held in Island Park on Park Avenue. The event was sponsored by Bike Newport and other contributors and presented as a family bike and … more
There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline. more
As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, … more
We would like to thank the members of The Bristol Warren School Building Committee for your tireless efforts and the personal sacrifices you have been making to help our students and community. more
Colt is being turned into a desert, with acres of mowed grass that does not support wildlife. more
You have the opportunity to be a part of this community endeavor to erect this important Memorial in acknowledgment of Bristol’s history. more
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