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Clifford: Omweg’s letter was outrageous, misrepresentation of facts

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I am responding to Anne Marie Omweg’s recently published letter to the editor in NRI NOW. Her first comment states, “The beauty of nonpartisan elections...

Letter: Three candidates for N.S. Town Council were recruited

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North Smithfield has been my home for nearly 25 years. My children and grandchildren have had the benefit of the fine education of our schools. The...

Letter: Newberry would lead by example, build consensus in role as N.S. administrator

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I urge all North Smithfield voters to support Beth Newberry for town administrator. I have known Beth for many years as a friend and neighbor. Our...

Letter: Meo, Simpkins will bring compassion & commitment to N.S. School Committee

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I am writing to express my support for two outstanding candidates running for the North Smithfield School Committee: Jean Meo and Chris Simpkins. When a...

BDTC: Burrillville’s gun sanctuary resolution isolates town, misrepresents facts

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The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee wishes to respond to the Burrillville Town Council’s resolution to oppose Rhode Island Gun safety legislation. While the vast...

Letter: Gibbs deserves support in race for town administrator

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I am writing to explain my decision to pull out of the North Smithfield Town Administrator race prior to the deadline for submitting signatures...

Advice from the Trenches: You go, girl

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Welcome to Advice From the Trenches, a feature on NRI NOW. Writer Cathren Housley uses practical knowledge and wisdom from the school of hard-knocks, combined with advice...