Hodgson Policies Counterproductive While reading the Sun Chronicle, I came across an opinion piece written by Doug Gobin. It asks their readers to recall the actions of Hodgson when he became sheriff in 1997. I do remember the actions he took as I was unfortunate enough to be in and out of jail from 1996… [Read More]

Schmid Has Served Us Ably Our local elections are Tuesday, Nov. 8th, just a few short weeks away.  Paul Schmid is running for reelection as State Rep for the 8th Bristol District. He has served us ably in this position for 12 years. His accomplishments are many, with the new High Schools in Westport and… [Read More]

QUESTION 1: “Subject to Appropriation”  This is a reminder that constitu­tionally all State income/spending bills are subject to appropriation. The Legislature often sells bills with laudable goals and, when passed, we find the money goes to the General Fund.  The State Legislature authored Question 1 to amend the State’s Constitution allowing them to set taxes… [Read More]

Why Vote for Hodgson? I have known [Bristol County Sheriff Thomas] Hodgson for a good number of years dating back to when he first became sheriff, both personally on a limited basis, and more impor­tantly for his record and the way he has managed this very important office of Sheriff of Bristol County.  His guiding… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Calling all Halloween yards. Last call! C’mon people, I’ve only gotten a couple. I know you’re out there. I need your addresses, pics, etc. this weekend so I can get the Halloween Trail issue out on 10/20. We want it early so you can get ready, right?  Meanwhile, there are a… [Read More]

Heroux calls out Hodgson on white supremacists connections Incumbent Sheriff Thomas Hodgson’s connectons with extremist and white supremacist groups and its symbols is troubling. Paul Heroux is asking Hodgson to denounce them.  On Friday, September 30, at 9PM, two radio hosts on WBSM radio demanded that Heroux back up his claims that Hodgson was wearing… [Read More]

Suicides in the Bristol County Jail  The all too frequent suicides that occur in the Bristol County jails cause incredible heartache and expense to decedents’ families, the staff and ultimately to the taxpayers. When a suicide was preventable it is the staff that suffers the blame and emotional effects, rather than the Sheriff who sets… [Read More]

Hodgson Needs to Pay More Attention to Inmates I worked in the human services profession for over 20 years, the last 11 years at an award winning and respected Psych Hospital.  I know a few things.  Upon arrival, when a client came in, they would be given a physical (even if they previously had one… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Brrr…it’s dismal out there.  Let’s hope it warms up for the weekend. We have some fun stuff coming up (see page 3).  The annual Kids Fest is at the office of tourism. That sounds like lots of fun.  And Sunday, the fire department is holding its annual open house. That’s always… [Read More]

Time For Hodgson To Retire Thomas Hodgson started his career in law enforcement. His site says he is “tough on crime.” Being “tough on crime” is the responsibility of the professionals in our local police departments, not the Bristol County Sheriff.  The Sheriff’s job should be focused on the inmates’ incarceration. The prison should develop programs… [Read More]