Letters to the editor

Small and local rocks

January 12, 2022

Dear Editor: After reading the BRL’s latest article exposing the mess at the Gable Farm dump site outside Hamilton, I determined to write a letter congratulating the paper for its determined pursuit of this scandal. I was reminded of my promise by the latest issue with its story on the hot mic catching a developer and town…

Practice what you teach

December 18, 2021

Dear Editor:  When the opportunity came up to put my name in the hat for the Loudoun County Public School Board I thought to myself, this could be an opportunity for the school board to show the community that they’re listening.    I figured as a Puerto Rican, in a biracial marriage, with a special…

The con of the century

October 21, 2021

Dear Editor: Ocean’s Eleven was an iconic heist film about the con of the century. The booty was 150 million. That’ll buy seventy multi-million-dollar luxury estates, each with a couple of new Land Rovers parked in the driveway.  The 5.3 trillion COVID stimulus dollars that the Washington overseers have exacted from us over the last…

Paul Siker, a leader for making Virginia greater than ever

October 12, 2021

Dear Editor: One of your recent letters aimed to point out the “distinct differences” between Paul Siker and Dave LaRock in the race for 33rd District’s Delegate vote.  It did contrast the two candidates, but it misled the big picture.  Incumbent LaRock is a reactionary, reflecting his major supporters: the Family Federation of Virginia is a…

Let’s expand our parks and green spaces

October 9, 2021

Dear Editor: As Purcellville has grown, we have added the necessary infrastructure so our citizens can lead healthy, safe, and rewarding lives. In the time since my family moved to Purcellville, in 2002, I’ve seen the construction of three new schools, three new shopping centers, hundreds of new houses, a new road, among many other…

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Letters to the Editor may be submitted via email or mailed to P.O. Box 325, Purcellville, VA 20134. In all cases, letters for publication must include your name, address and phone number. We reserve the right to edit as necessary.