Community Submission

There are many important issues on the ballot on Nov. 3rd on both the national and local front. However, one important ballot question for Middletown votes that should not be lost in the fray is the $5M Open Space Bond, question 2, which is a worthy investment. Aquidneck Island is an amazing place to live […]

To the editor, Lauren Carson is running for re-election as our State Representative from District 75. I invite you to join me in endorsing her for another term. I appreciate her strong voice in the RI Assembly in advocating for issues important to Newporters. As an older adult, I have long recognized her understanding and […]

I read with great interest Brian Jones’ column today, as its central topic has been on my mind a lot during this turbulent period.  I have strong ties to Newport County and hope to return there, one day. This column spoke for me, but only to a point.  I think Brian made a strategic error […]

To the editor: I follow politics the way others follow sports. Even if I cannot vote as I am not a citizen yet, only a relatively recent immigrant.  Thus, I read with interest the article by Brian Jones on presidential signs (BTW, in my building, in the heart of Newport, there are TWO Trump signs). […]

To the Editor: It’s disheartening to read personal attacks by Kate Leonard and her campaign toward her opponent, Paul Marshall. Despite the attacks, Paul remains positive which is a reflection of his upstanding character and illustrates why he deserves your vote.  Like Paul, let’s take the high road, focus on the needs of our community, […]

To the residents of Middletown, I am asking you to support my former Town Council colleague Middletown Town Council President, Robert J. Sylvia. Bob is seeking the opportunity to serve you, for another term on the Middletown Town Council. His experience in Private Business and law enforcement, twelve Years as a member of the Town […]

To the Editor:  I heartily recommend Beth Cullen for City Council. I first met Beth, when she came to work for me in 1980. I was then general manager of the Clarke Cooke House in Newport, and Locke Ober’s in Boston. Beth was just starting out in the world as a young college student who […]

I would like to salute and honor Newport’s “Dream Teams.” For all of these organizations and volunteers that have selflessly donated their time and funding to make Newport a better place to live, I thank you. The Point AssociationThe Castle Hill AssociationFriends of King ParkNewport In BloomSmall BusinessesHousing Hot LinePhilanthropic FoundationsSave the BayFriends of the […]

The Newport Democratic City Committee supports passage of Question One on the November 3, Election Ballot, which would permanently remove “Providence Plantations” as part of the official name of the State of Rhode Island. Such action is long overdue. Even though some people will say that the word “plantations” did not have a sinister meaning […]

Vote for Mayor Jamie Bova, a proven asset to our city today, and with our votes, into the future.  Jamie was the top vote-getter in last month’s at-large primary and deservedly so. During my tenure on Newport’s Energy and Environment Commission, I observed and interacted with Jamie and saw a tenacious, forward-thinking person who deserves […]

Throughout my six years as State Representative for RI House District 75, I promised to represent Newport honestly and transparently.  Throughout my years of service, I have listened carefully and worked tirelessly for Newport and Rhode Island.  When I decided to run for a fourth term, I had no idea the challenges that we would […]