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Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.
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10/31/24
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Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.
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10/31/24
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Do insurance companies have your back, or are they really existing to protect the stockholders?
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10/31/24
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To the editor:
Collectively, as a town, I hope we will unequivocally vote NO on local ballot questions #9 and #10. Covering our open spaces with carpets of plastic turf contradicts what …
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10/31/24
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To the editor:
In last week’s Barrington Times, one of the leading Independent candidates for Town Council was quoted saying that he and the other Independents on the ballot are running …
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10/31/24
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To the editor:
I like my local government served like a classic New England dish—cold, boring, and sensible. Give me a heaping plate of transparency, a side of cost-effectiveness, and a …
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10/31/24
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I feel Wilbur McMahon School is on the wrong track with certain policies supported by Superintendent Laurie Dias-Michell and the Democrats on the Little Compton School Committee. The superintendent …
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10/30/24
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The concept of discounting unoccupied seats to fill capacity is a familiar one, particularly in the travel industry. Airlines and railways often offer discounted fares to fill unsold seats, …
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10/30/24
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I appreciate the publication of the Westport Shorelines. I read with interest the Westport Shorelines October 24 Westport Farming Profile of the Noquochoke Orchards by Deanna Levanti. Like all …
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10/30/24
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To the editor:
I am writing this letter in response to recent articles highlighting people’s personal opinions regarding unaffiliated candidates for local office.
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10/30/24
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To the editor:
I respectfully disagree with townspeople who have been advocating for the installation of artificial turf fields in Barrington, both at the schools and at the municipal fields.
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10/30/24
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To the editor:
Ballot questions numbers 9 and 10 speak to Barrington's commitment to upgrading our ailing athletic fields. At the same time, we care deeply for our beautiful coastline, abundant …
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10/30/24
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To the editor:
Please reject #8 and #9 on the ballot.
Let’s put the health of our children and our environment first. Why?
The research has demonstrated: Turf results in …
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10/30/24
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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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