Opinion
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To the editor:
This year’s ballot gives Barrington residents the opportunity to weigh in on artificial turf, also known as plastic paving.
Field usage, maintenance and space has been …
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10/30/24
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To the editor:
The referendum on the ballot this election for the prospect of an artificial turf field is concerning for many reasons, but the issue I want to highlight is recycling.
These …
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10/30/24
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When you vote in this election, I hope that you will also approve Question 1 - Constitutional Convention. There is little doubt that under the current system we have, particularly with the …
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By Arlene Violet
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10/30/24
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Regardless of who wins next Tuesday, the sun will rise next Wednesday. The Earth will keep spinning. Schools will welcome their students. Businesses will open their doors. Life will be much the same …
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10/30/24
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The bumper crop of autumnal acorns could be used as fill to inch out the borders of the Ocean State. Welcome to the return of my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on threads and what …
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By Ian Donnis
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10/29/24
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To the editor:
Please vote Yes on Questions 9 and 10. Tuesday, November 5, may be Barrington’s last chance to demonstrably improve its athletic fields after decades of inaction. The …
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10/29/24
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To the editor:
As a student athlete, I support a turf field at BMS and urge the voters of Barrington to vote yes on Ballot Questions 9 & 10.
Our fields are in deplorable condition due …
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10/29/24
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Early voters have already seen, and Nov. 5 voters will soon see, five Local Questions on their 2024 ballot. We support all five. They are officially Questions 6 to 10 on the ballot, following a …
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10/29/24
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To the editor:
I strongly encourage all Barrington voters to please vote Yes on Questions 9 and 10 on the election ballot if you want to improve Barrington’s town fields. After decades of …
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10/29/24
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To the editor:
At the beginning of our term, the Town Council and administration faced several challenges, including high inflation, flood risk, police retention, crumbling infrastructure, …
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10/29/24
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On Wednesday, Oct. 23 I attended my last meeting of the Tiverton School Committee as an elected member. I am incredibly grateful for the trust placed in me over the last 12 years by the voters …
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10/29/24
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The article titled “Town moderator targets possible conflicts of interest” mischaracterizes the issue it seeks to address making it sound personal despite the best efforts of all …
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10/29/24
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St. Mary’s Church is doing the right thing by installing gates at its cemetery on Chestnut Street .
In the past, this might not have been necessary. Most folks would never have considered …
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10/25/24
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Please think twice before dumping your Halloween pumpkins in the trash and, instead, recycle them! Here are four recycling suggestions:
• Chop the pumpkin into smaller pieces (to speed up …
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10/24/24
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It’s that time once again where we vote for our representatives in state government. We have heard how they will fight for responsible gun laws to stop gun violence. The reality is you will …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
A Republican has not won a seat on the Barrington Town Council or Barrington School Committee since 2016. Given Barrington voter registration trends and the platform of the …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
As we know, the town of Barrington approved $4.5 million for the improvement of the towns’ athletic fields at the financial meeting in May. On election day we will …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
Much has been made of the more than 30 percent increase in the operating budgets of both Barrington schools and our municipality. A recent flyer was sent to Barrington …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
As residents of this community, we all share a deep commitment to providing our children with the best education possible. However, in recent years, it has become increasingly …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
Dear Barrington community, as representatives of Barrington Youth Soccer Association, East Bay Lacrosse, Barrington Pop Warner, Barrington Youth Field Hockey, and Barrington Youth …
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10/24/24
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It all starts with the weather. If the organizers of Warren Walkabout could coerce Mother Nature into their planning meetings, they would demand a day like this past Sunday. A warm, sunny, …
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10/24/24
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The Bristol Warren Regional School District is showing the courage to do what few other districts have been willing to – restricting student cell phone use during the school day.
At its …
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10/24/24
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To the editor:
We are faced with a choice in this election on whether to allow artificial turf (turf) at both the high and middle schools. Like many I do not support funding turf for the usual …
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10/23/24
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To the editor:
In response to the recent letter by Shelli Edgar , I offer, as an Independent, that I will vote Democrat for School Committee...and Town Council... and statewide and national …
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10/23/24
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To the editor:
The Nov. 5 general election will present a number of important issues for Barrington voters to decide. In addition to the national, statewide, and local offices on the ballot, …
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10/23/24
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