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Council approves use of ARPA money for office furniture
American Rescue Plan Act money continues to support expenditures in Barrington.   At the Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, the Council voted unanimously to approve the use of ARPA … more
Measuring impacts of offshore wind farms on recreational fishing
The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday, titled “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team surround Nick Scandura (number 20), who recently scored his 1,000th point for the Eagles.
Eagles extend home win streak to 19 games
The Barrington High School boys basketball team extended its home winning streak to 19 games after defeating Mount Pleasant 68-35 on Friday night, Feb. 9. The Eagles improved to 19-1 overall and … more
Barrington goaltender Cam Siwik dives out to try to cover up the puck while a Burrillville player looks to get his stick on it. Siwik finished the game with 29 saves.
Lead evaporates late as Eagles drop 4-2 decision
Barrington fell to 6-4-1 in Division I standings after losing to Burrillville 4-2 on Friday night. The loss dropped the Eagles into sixth place in the division.   Barrington held a 2-1 lead … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti testifies about the Washington Bridge crisis before the joint House and Senate Oversight Committees at the General Assembly Monday, Feb. 12.
Alviti accepts responsibility for Washington Bridge closure, promises to find quick solution
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti took the brunt of the blame for the calamity created as he was peppered with questions about the status of the Washington Bridge from … more
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Committee opposes district’s school construction application
Not everyone in town was happy to learn that the Town Council and School Committee recently approved the Stage II application for school construction.   Members of the Barrington Resilience … more
RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024 inductees
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled last weekend between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears “Hall of … more
This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.
Barrington Council and School Committee sign off on Stage II application
During a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to approve the Stage II application for the school construction project.   And on Wednesday night, Feb. 7, … more
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Letter: Synthetic turf misconceptions
To the editor:     I would like to respond to Magnus Thorsson’s letter to the editor about the Resilience and Energy Committee’s conclusion on synthetic turf.   … more
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet. Here, a Barrington runner (right) competes in the division championship meet.
Barrington girls track team finishes third at Class Championship
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet.   Barrington scored 72 points, while Classical was first at 116.5 points and LaSalle was … more
Barrington's Janaya Prince Baquero (left), shown during a home game earlier this season, led the Eagles with 17 points in a double overtime win against North Kingstown.
Barrington girls stack up two more wins, including one in double OT
The Barrington High School girls basketball team picked up wins over St. Raphael’s and North Kingstown last week and improved to 13-1 in Division I standings. That record is strong enough for … more
Barrington’s Julie Boynton recently created a new business — Best Nest by Julie — which is designed to help people organize their homes.
New Barrington business: ‘Everything has a place’
When she was a kid, her room was a mess.   But now that Julie Boynton is grown up, things are different. Quite different, in fact.   The Barrington resident has built her own … more
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A crowded field of racers jockey for position as they wait for the start of one race in Blue Bill Cove in Portsmouth on Sunday.
This time of year, it’s the only way to sail
PORTSMOUTH — Mike Zani used to compete in the winter Frostbite sailing races, but he’d much rather be controlling his sailboat from the comfort of a dock than in the frigid waters. … more
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To the editor: Where’s the accountability at DOT?
So, according to the current RIDOT deputy chief engineer, the Washington Bridge failures “might” have pre-existed, but no one had noticed this until recently. It was actually an … more
Editorial: Barrington superintendent pay would be unprecedented in R.I.
The woman who oversees 36 Rhode Island school districts, 4 state-operated schools, 23 charter schools and 136,514 students could walk away from all that stress, take the superintendent’s job in … more
Letter: Why the huge price difference on gas bills?
To the editor: What is going on here?   We heat our house in Barrington with natural gas. For January our cubic foot usage was 254. Cost of the product was $170 but the delivery … more
Letter: Shame on this Town Council for flying BLM flag
To the editor: As I walked into town hall today, to renew Callie Rose’s dog license, I looked up at the flag pole as I entered and saw the BLM flag flying over our veterans.   I … more
Letter: Urging the Council to consider sustainable alternatives
To the editor: As a member of the Resilience & Energy Committee, I want to shed light on our recent discussions and decisions regarding the potential installation of a synthetic turf field. … more
Letter: Library is multi-cultural hub of Barrington
To the editor: As a board member of the Friends of the Barrington Public Library, I have been fortunate to have participated in an organization that since the 1980s has supported the continuous … more
Evan Anderson pulls down a rebound during the second half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Barrington defeats Cumberland, Portsmouth and Cranston East
Barrington went on the road, jumped out to leads of 20-8 after the first quarter and 33-21 at halftime, before coming away with a 59-42 victory over a talented Cumberland team.     … more
A DPW worker mows the grass at Chianese Park last summer.
Barrington's fields plan faces new foe: Chianese Park neighbors
Residents in one Barrington neighborhood are not happy with a new plan aimed at improving the town’s athletic fields.   A number of people who live near Chianese Park attended the … more
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority's dehumidification project will cause lane restrictions starting March 11.
Mt. Hope Bridge lane restrictions begin March 11
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Get ready to sit in traffic again while crossing the Mount Hope Bridge. more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, February 7, 2024
What will the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks mean to the Barrington Shopping Center? How will it impact traffic?
Drive-through lane is opening soon — what will it mean for traffic in the center?
The new Starbucks drive-through is opening soon, but what will it mean for traffic in the Barrington Shopping Center? The drive-through lane — the first-ever for a restaurant in Barrington … more
Dena Davis, co-founder and artistic director for Arts Alive!, is giddy about the possibilities for the newly renovated theater space at In Your Ear Records (formerly home to Second Story Theatre) in Warren.
Let the shows begin!
After many years of begging and borrowing for rehearsal and performance spaces for the wildly popular Arts Alive! program she has nurtured since its birth, Dena Davis and team are about to debut new programming in a space they can truly call home. more
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