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The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the weekend and holiday rate for non-resident parking at Barrington Beach be increased to $20.
Should Barrington Town Council increase cost of non-resident beach passes?
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss, and in some cases vote upon, a wide variety of topics at its meeting tonight, Monday, May 6.   Among the topics included on the meeting … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Jacob Brier's amendment would serve as an early step toward purchasing the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue in Barrington
Amendments call for more spending in Barrington
Barrington residents will be asked to decide on at least three amendments at the June 16 financial town meeting. Four members of the Barrington Town Council filed one of the amendments — … more
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Barrington schools backing off booster mandate, allowing alternative to the shot
Members of the Barrington teachers union voted to approve an agreement that carves out an exception to the school committee’s booster mandate.  The agreement, which was voted through … more
The Barrington Business and Community Association has developed a new website and is planning some exciting events for this summer.
Association plans summer street fair, farmer’s markets in Barrington
Bryan Hoffman and the BBCA have big plans for Barrington. The chairman of the Barrington Business and Community Association said his group has been helping to develop a number of exciting new … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Eagles’ fans warned: Keep your cheering positive
Barrington High School officials are asking fans to keep their cheering positive. BHS Principal Chris Ashley sent an email to students and their families on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, reminding … more
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Portsmouth's Ava Hackley (left) and teammates Olivia Durant, Maeve Tullson and Emily Maiato fight for a rebound with Barrington's Lindsey Lamay (left) and Isys Dunphy.
Cold start ends Barrington's postseason; Patriots advance in state tournament
A slow start spelled big trouble for the Barrington High School girls basketball team on Wednesday night, March 1.  The Eagles scored just 12 first-half points — seven in the first … more
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The AG is getting vocal about issues today and in the future
STORY OF THE WEEK: In recent weeks, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has used Twitter to amplify the fight for continued access to mifepristone, cite the need for those with power to … more
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Letter: Questions unasked at the CNN Town Hall
The moderator of the recent CNN Trump Town Hall tried valiantly to ask pertinent, newsworthy questions to a declared presidential candidate, now convicted and under other legal duress. He … more
Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight has been considering the idea of running for RI Attorney General for a few months.
East Bay legislator considers running for Rhode Island Attorney General
Jason Knight is considering running for Rhode Island Attorney General.   Knight, a Barrington resident, is in his fourth term as Representative for District 67, which includes sections of … more
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East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
The town is issuing an RFP for a developer for the pocket neighborhood at the former Carmelite monastery property.
Development of monastery property in Barrington clears key hurdle
The town is moving forward with the development of a pocket neighborhood on the Carmelite monastery property.   Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-1 to authorize the … more
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Head coach, Mike Raffa, shares a moment with his son, Matt (right) and senior, Nick Scandura, as the clock winds down.
Barrington boys lose to LaSalle, 78-67, in semifinals
It was a two-point game at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the gap was 21.   The Barrington High School boys basketball team was unable to battle back from a slow second quarter … more
Editorial: APRA fight has government protecting government
Committees in both the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Rhode Island Senate have listened to testimony on a bill that would update and improve the state’s public records law. … more
Ace McCoy makes contact while up to bat against South Kingstown, Monday.
Rebels outscore Eagles, 17-15, in softball
Barrington lost to South Kingstown 17-15 on Monday, April 15. Barrington led 4-2 after four innings but South Kingstown scored six runs in the top of the fifth and took an 8-4 lead.   … more
Coach Jacob Kapstein speaks with members of the BHS Unified Basketball team during a recent game at Mt. Hope High School. Kapstein is busy all three seasons — he’s an assistant coach with the football team in the fall, head coach of the BHS boys hockey team in the winter, and head coach of the Unified Basketball team in the spring.
BHS coach happy to share tips of the game
He played college hockey and professional baseball, and now he is busy coaching a variety of sports at Barrington High School.   In the fall, Jacob Kapstein helps out as an assistant coach … more
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Members of the United Veterans Council of Barrington stand in opposition to the town manager’s decision to raise the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole last year. The group is calling for a non-political flag policy.
Barrington's proposed flag policy challenged
The president of the Barrington United Veterans Council is making a hard push to have the Barrington Town Council adopt a non-political flag policy. On Thursday morning, Jan. 28, Paul Dulchinos … more
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Editorial: From flags to philosophies, Barrington council is in new space
Now that the Town of Barrington has made public symbolism one of its core principles, residents can expect a fair amount of their government’s time to be devoted to the cause — causes, … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Barrington Times - Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Commentary: What about us, the Barrington teachers?
With the click of my right index finger I may have contributed to the termination of more than 30 of my colleagues. I teach in Barrington and the members of our school committee are insisting that … more
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Cathy Winston looks on as teammate David Schwartz returns a serve during a game of pickleball on the Bristol Town Common. The Town of Portsmouth’s grant request for matching funds to build a pickleball facility at Elmhurst Park was recently denied.
State to Portsmouth: No pickleball for you!
PORTSMOUTH — Sorry, pickleball enthusiasts. The sport won’t be coming to Portsmouth just yet. The town recently learned that its 2022 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) … more
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Barrington resident Jennifer Boylan, shown at a 2018 event, is running for the District 66 seat in the RI House of Representatives.
Barrington resident running for District 66 seat
Barrington resident Jennifer Boylan announced last week that she plans to be a candidate for the Rhode Island House District 66 (Barrington, Riverside) seat being vacated by retiring Representative … more
Barrington's AJ DiOrio stretches out and hauls in a pass from quarterback Alex McClelland on a key second down and 20 in the first half.
Eagles pass Broncos in home opener, 34-21
The Barrington High School football team passed a series of tough tests and captured a 34-21 victory over Burrillville in the season-opener on Friday night, Sept. 9.  The biggest test of the … more
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