Opinion - EastBayRI.com (2024)

RIPEC sends a strong warning about state spending

STORY OF THE WEEK: It has been clear for a while that the sugar high of consecutive budget surpluses in Rhode Island – a rare occurrence in a state usually dogged by perennial deficits -- …more

By Ian Donnis|6/6/23

Letter: Efficiency is not an indication of ‘lack of investment’

To the editor: Numbers can be manipulated to tell an inaccurate story. I have seen this often done in public discourse here in Barrington. And it happened again at last night’s FTM . …more

5/31/23

Letter: E-Bikes on the path would be immensely dangerous

To the editor: A very precise and sensible letter was written last week by Jerry Blitefield of Warren about the imminent danger to the East Bay Bike Path . He talks about the current law with no …more

5/25/23

Op-Ed: ‘Secure Choice’ is good for Rhode Island

Nearly 200,000 working people in Rhode Island do not have access to an employer-provided retirement savings plan. This savings deficit could push the state over a costly retirement cliff resulting in …more

5/25/23

Editorial: Trampling on Town Meeting

In the early days of America, residents in small New England communities would gather for “town meetings” to make spending, infrastructure or investment decisions, as a community. Those …more

5/25/23

This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)

Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production …more

By Arlene Violet, Esq.|5/23/23

Managers hope emergency action will save striped bass

More striped bass fishing trips are taken by anglers coastwide than any other species. This highly desirable fish has been overfished for the past few years, and last year, anglers killed …more

By Capt. Dave Monti|5/23/23

Swift passage of abortion bill shows how Assembly has changed

STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished …more

By Ian Donnis|5/23/23

Editorial: Barrington likes to make up its own rules

The Barrington town government has shown a surprising willingness to ignore its own rules. The latest example was articulated by Town Manager Phil Hervey, when he told the Barrington Town Council and …more

5/19/23

Letter: Preventing criminal gun use requires facts, not fiction

To the editor: Every reasonable person favors preventing the criminal use of guns. But we are not going to make progress on that until the gun control lobby ends its campaign of misinformation …more

5/19/23

Letter: Questions unasked at the CNN Town Hall

The moderator of the recent CNN Trump Town Hall tried valiantly to ask pertinent, newsworthy questions to a declared presidential candidate, now convicted and under other legal duress.He …more

5/17/23

Letter: Barrington has a serious planning and communication problem

To the editor: Although Barrington is a town of only 16,000 residents, the Council and a majority of the School Committee belong to the same political party and the Town Manager has an advanced …more

5/17/23

Letter: The state legislature’s plan to ruin the East Bay Bike Path

To the editor: It’s ludicrous that the state legislature can deem a motor not a motor, as in the pending e-bike legislation (covered in these pages last week) that deems e-bikes – …more

5/17/23

Letter: Barrington’s ‘branding’ effort missed the mark

To the editor: I am giving my two cents about the new signs in town . Suffice to say there is enough reaction and not in a good way that I thought about not even writing this letter. …more

5/16/23

Letter: Schools need to spread out cost to taxpayers

To the editor: Regarding your article: “ Leftover middle school money will pay for new bike path in town ” - I preface this by saying I am a product of Barrington schools …more

5/16/23

Letter: Call for investigation of teacher fiasco

To the editor: The Barrington Public Schools has settled with three teachers fired for failing to comply with BPS' onerous and almost unique Covid vaccine requirement, agreeing to reinstatement …more

5/16/23

Gun control debates will heat up as the General Assembly winds down

STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging …more

By Ian Donnis|5/16/23

Editorial: Yes and no to e-bikes on bike paths

Rhode Island needs to pass a law regulating electric bicycles and their use on bike paths. A bill before the General Assembly would do that, but the current version is flawed and potentially …more

5/10/23

Letter: ‘Right to Beat Arms’ contains no qualifiers

To the editor: Clay Commons is perplexed by the Supreme Court’s interpretation or lack thereof for the Second Amendment clause regarding “A well-regulated Militia …” …more

5/9/23

Whitehouse seizes the moment to call for Supreme Court reform

STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a longstanding critic of efforts to move the U.S. Supreme Court to the right, so he’s remained in the spotlight as SCOTUS faces a wave of …more

By Ian Donnis|5/9/23

Commentary: Time for Rhode Island to put oil companies on trial

While Rhode Island communities experienced extreme drought, torrential rain, and flash floods last year, the oil and gas companies pouring fuel on our climate crisis were raking in record profits. …more

By Rep. Terri Cortvriend|5/5/23

Letter: Turbines, a ghastly embodiment of man's arrogance

Beauty. The beauty of the earth. The beauty of the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes—and, of course, the ocean. The Ocean State, our little Rhode Island, embraced by the …more

5/4/23

Letter: Want an easy way to make a real difference?

To the editor: Every now and then you may have the urge to help out your community in some way, but you may not know how. Please let me suggest to you an easy way to do that. On Saturday, May …more

5/4/23

A door, car and driveway may be hazardous to your health

I n mid-April, 16-year-old music prodigy Ralph Yarl was running an errand that most older siblings perform, i.e. picking up his younger brothers at a friend’s house. He went to a home on …more

By Arlene Violet|5/2/23

Despite overhauls, pensions remain a hot topic in R.I.

STORY OF THE WEEK: Twelve years after Gina Raimondo spearheaded what once seemed an improbable overhaul of the state pension system, pensions remain a hot topic in Rhode Island. As the ProJo’s …more

By Ian Donnis|5/2/23

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

Opinion - EastBayRI.com (2024)

References

Top Articles
The Overtime Megan Leaks Controversy: An In-Depth Analysis - Jasper Bro: Helping Humans With Content
Overtime Megan Leaks: Controversial Revelations | WeaverMag
Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail - National Scenic Byway Foundation
Tesla Supercharger La Crosse Photos
Alan Miller Jewelers Oregon Ohio
Craigslist Motorcycles Jacksonville Florida
35105N Sap 5 50 W Nit
Campaign Homecoming Queen Posters
Best Restaurants Ventnor
Ree Marie Centerfold
2016 Hyundai Sonata Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book
3472542504
Troy Athens Cheer Weebly
Https E24 Ultipro Com
Erskine Plus Portal
State HOF Adds 25 More Players
Sam's Club La Habra Gas Prices
Epro Warrant Search
Prestige Home Designs By American Furniture Galleries
2020 Military Pay Charts – Officer & Enlisted Pay Scales (3.1% Raise)
Persona 4 Golden Taotie Fusion Calculator
Www Craigslist Com Bakersfield
Crawlers List Chicago
Aerocareusa Hmebillpay Com
Brazos Valley Busted Newspaper
Www.patientnotebook/Atic
Www.paystubportal.com/7-11 Login
Amerisourcebergen Thoughtspot 2023
A Christmas Horse - Alison Senxation
Tamil Movies - Ogomovies
10-Day Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz, CA - The Weather Channel | weather.com
Ncal Kaiser Online Pay
Co10 Unr
Cavanaugh Photography Coupon Code
Ravens 24X7 Forum
Walter King Tut Johnson Sentenced
Iban's staff
Log in or sign up to view
Why The Boogeyman Is Rated PG-13
Shih Tzu dogs for sale in Ireland
Aliciabibs
Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator
Keir Starmer looks to Italy on how to stop migrant boats
Live Delta Flight Status - FlightAware
Blue Beetle Showtimes Near Regal Evergreen Parkway & Rpx
10 Types of Funeral Services, Ceremonies, and Events » US Urns Online
Gonzalo Lira Net Worth
116 Cubic Inches To Cc
Pronósticos Gulfstream Park Nicoletti
Santa Ana Immigration Court Webex
The 5 Types of Intimacy Every Healthy Relationship Needs | All Points North
Jasgotgass2
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Fredrick Kertzmann

Last Updated:

Views: 6313

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (46 voted)

Reviews: 93% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Fredrick Kertzmann

Birthday: 2000-04-29

Address: Apt. 203 613 Huels Gateway, Ralphtown, LA 40204

Phone: +2135150832870

Job: Regional Design Producer

Hobby: Nordic skating, Lacemaking, Mountain biking, Rowing, Gardening, Water sports, role-playing games

Introduction: My name is Fredrick Kertzmann, I am a gleaming, encouraging, inexpensive, thankful, tender, quaint, precious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.