Letters To The Editor

‘Too much of a good thing’

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Change is inevitable. Growth is as well. It is like preparing your favorite dessert recipe that contains sugar. The right amount ... Read more

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Time for change on Town Council

Editor, The Smithfield Times: When government officials ignore the will of the people they were elected to represent, there needs to be change. Fortunately, we ... Read more

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Citizens’ voices were ignored

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Well, well, well. It’s a done deal. I cannot thank the Smithfield Town Council enough for their thoughtful consideration of the ... Read more

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Development is ruining great town

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Regarding the Mallory/Scott development, well, to no one’s surprise the Smithfield Town Council went against the wishes of the citizens.They sided ... Read more

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Trans-phobia is misguided

Editor, The Smithfield Times: It’s incredibly pathetic that I have to even say this. After hearing about some comments made at the school board meeting ... Read more

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She won’t be profiled

Editor, The Smithfield Times: Regarding https://data.virginia.gov/stories/s/rden-cz3h, July 1, 2021, new rules for data collection: Is this racial profiling? I am NOT giving my race or ... Read more

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Double taxed for stormwater

Editor, The Smithfield Times: The IW stormwater lawsuit article in The Smithfield Times on June 30 (“Trial date set for IW stormwater lawsuit”) is just ... Read more

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Zoning outcome was predictable

Editor, The Smithfield Times: The dye was cast, the outcome inevitable. All the players were in place. All that was left was for the monarchy ... Read more

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Council ignored will of people

Editor, The Smithfield Times: I attended and spoke at last week’s Smithfield Town Council meeting. The Town Council members voted 5-2 to thumb their noses ... Read more

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Coffin nailed shut for town?

Editor, The Smithfield Times: How does a Realtor, builder and restaurant owner vote on the Mallory project? They all have a conflict of interest and ... Read more