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To the editor: We can talk about divisive issues without becoming divided. We can disagree without being disagreeable. Nationwide, and townwide, tensions are high as we approach a … more
October 17, 2024 — Four years ago to the day, local diversity advocates assembled an advisory board to the Town Council, the Bristol League of Inclusive and Multicultural Progressives (BLIMP). … more
 Many people, including both presidential candidates, have described the coming election as historic. President Trump and former Vice President Biden have reached this conclusion for different … more
This letter is in response to your article about changing the title of town administrator to mayor . I am shocked that the town council would let this go forward to a vote in such poor economic … more
To the editor: I am writing in support of Ms. Brown’s comments. A few years ago I spoke with someone from the Barrington Times about my concerns — specifically the Barrington Times … more
To the editor: On Sunday, Sept. 27, my husband had a freak accident on our boat in the Barrington River partially amputating his finger tip. After a very expedient phone call to 911, we were … more
To the editor: The roof at the new Barrington Middle School was made solar ready and I am writing to encourage those in leadership positions to follow through and install solar panels on the … more
To the editor: I feel that the American flag more than deserves the respect of flying on its own flag pole. The cost of a flag pole for whatever other flag we wish to fly is well worth it. … more
To the editor: On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the United Veteran’s Council of Barrington held a rally in support of the adoption of an apolitical flag policy at the Veterans Honor Roll near the … more
This letter is in response to a letter in the Oct. 8 issue of the Phoenix , written by town council candidate Bethany Sousa Foster. Does she really think any person believes her justification to … more
I write in response to Bethany Sousa Foster’s letter last week (“ Yes I’m anti-fascist …Who isn’t anti-fascist? ”) But what is AntiFa? Historically known as … more
To the editor: We enjoy many comforts in this town. The streets are well maintained, our neighbors keep tidy yards, and our schools are among the best in the state. However, we'd be remiss to … more
As we inch closer to election day, the small number of Trump supporters in Rhode Island have become more vocal, waving flags on the bay, holding small gatherings, and participating in other similar … more
Our family purchased a home in Bristol in 2016 and became permanent residents in 2019. We settled on Bristol to spend our retirement because of the natural beauty, unparalleled history, but most … more
To the editor: When we read last week's editorial, “​Where’s the rigor at BHS?,”​ we, as students, were surprised and disappointed to read such an unwarranted and misleading … more
The ridiculous smear tactic to associate Democrats with ‘antifa,’ including Town Council candidate Bethany Sousa Foster, as Steve Annarummo suggested in his Oct. 1 letter to the edito r, … more
Last week a disgruntled ‘Democrat’ opined on these pages that the Bristol Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) is not inclusive, saying in part that: “you are welcome only if you agree … more
As folks debate whether to retain statues of defeated Confederate generals in the public square, one statue that should be commissioned is that of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She was a legal pioneer as one … more
This year’s election will be the most important election in our lifetime. The Democratic Party has remained silent throughout much of the chaos caused by the “peaceful … more
Really, Mr. Hewett? Have you no sense of decency, sir ? — Joseph Welch In his Sept. 17 letter, “ Bristol voters, know your candidates ,” Pete Hewett attacked the Bristol … more
As our schools are reopening and teachers are welcoming students into their classrooms, virtually and in-person, let’s all take a minute and reflect. Is everything pleasing to us? Probably not, … more
This letter is about your editorial printed Aug. 20, 2020, titled “ Welcome back Roger Williams ,” plus other subjects. Thank you for making the point that there are numerous … more
In last week’s Phoenix, there was an editorial criticizing the Bristol-Warren Education Association for taking legal action against the Bristol-Warren School District to delay the reopening of … more
To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Alschuler for responding to my articles. However, it seems as if he may have misunderstood several parts of what I wrote. I am happy to have a sincere and … more
To the editor: I am writing about something that I have been thinking a lot about lately: the police reports published in the Barrington Times. Publishing the police reports with no concern for … more
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