Barrington
So why did Barrington buck the school-budget-cutting trend? I’d say that there are three factors, the most important of which being the track record of the schools themselves. As Andrew illustrated yesterday, Barrington’s schools are arguably the best in Rhode Island. Of course, as even the union will argue when it suits its purposes, it’s…
Bottom line: An approximately 850,000 dollar school budget increase, over what the appropriations committee recommended, passes by a vote of 569-323. Good evening from the town of Barrington. Voting on several budget resolutions is about to begin… Two non-controversial “housekeeping” items have so far passed. 300,000 from an unbuilt wind turbine was just moved to…
Here in Tiverton, there’s some growing grumbles about the latest property revaluation, which appears to have shifted the weight of the tax burden toward those with waterfront property. Our situation appears mild (so far) in comparison with Barrington’s. Nonetheless, the phrase “class warfare” has been uttered, here and there, which is why a sentiment expressed…
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