Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …
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2/5/25
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Members of the Westport Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee (OSFAC) will hold a focus group next Monday, Feb. 10, in the Westport Library’s north room. It runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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2/4/25
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We 33 members of the Westport Democratic Town Committee watched with great interest the inauguration of Donald Trump as our nation’s 47th president. His life embodies, his campaign espoused, …
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1/27/25
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I am pleased to share an update regarding the future of Westport’s municipal buildings. This week, the Westport Select Board is set to approve a contract with RGB Architects, Inc. for a …
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1/8/25
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Westport's newly formed Offshore Wind Advisory Committee (OSWAC) met for the second time this past Thursday, Dec. 12. It will convene again on Jan. 16, 2025, at 5:30pm in Westport Town Hall. At its …
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12/18/24
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Today, this chapter of our campaign for the 8th Bristol Representative comes to a close.
I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, express my heartfelt …
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11/26/24
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Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only. Citizen …
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11/5/24
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On Monday, an announcement was sent describing a brief power outage , which was corrected by generators at the Westport High School during school hours.
The message did not begin to …
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10/31/24
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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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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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The Westport Summer Farmers Market ended a great 2024 run on Saturday, Oct. 12, after 19 consecutive and successful markets. The good news is that a Westport Winter Market will open soon.
The …
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10/23/24
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To the editor:
In a few weeks I will fill bubbles. First bubble on the list will be for president and vice-president. Six candidates are running for president/vice president in Rhode Island …
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10/22/24
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Some Massachusetts residents may not be aware that early in-person voting started across the state on Saturday, Oct. 19, and continues through Friday, Nov. 1. On Saturdays, the hours are from 9 a.m. …
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10/21/24
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Across this great state of ours, Rhode Islanders are considering who to vote for in the Nov. 5 General Election. Candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact …
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10/17/24
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During this extremely trying period in all Americans’ lives, it was a welcome and pleasurable diversion to spend several hours at the Westport Harvest Fair last Saturday.
Not having to …
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10/1/24
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Your article on the closure of the Hix Bridge exit reports “uncertainty over the land’s ownership.” Uncertainty? There is no indication of any extant ownership documents or riders …
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9/18/24
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To the editor:
I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy.
Given …
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8/13/24
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A month ago, I wrote a letter to Shorelines decrying the kind of hysteria that some folks rely on ostensibly to protect us all from the dire consequences of offshore wind projects. Then along came …
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8/12/24
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The Sogkonate Garden Club wishes to thank the communities of Tiverton, Little Compton and Westport for their enthusiastic support of our recent garden tour, “Petals and …
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8/6/24
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As someone who once supported the concept of offshore wind for its promise of economic growth, job creation, and environmental benefits, I am now deeply troubled by what has transpired surrounding …
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8/6/24
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To the editor:
As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …
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7/23/24
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Big thanks to the Westport Shorelines for hosting the critically important conversation regarding Offshore Wind, starting with the July 9 report, " Westport looks to organize as offshore wind …
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7/22/24
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Another letter in Shorelines that describes the supposed threats from running deeply buried transmission lines through the uninhabited roadsides of Route 88 is truly Trumpian in its distortion and …
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7/16/24
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The Mystic Aquarium marine rescue team arrived at Little Compton's Briggs Beach on July 10th when the young female minke was still alive . After her death, the team carved out a few inches here and …
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7/16/24
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In going through a 1974 baseball scrapbook belonging to my late father, Gary Jennings Sr., I came across these newspaper clippings and realized they were from 50 years ago! I remember spending lots …
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7/16/24
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