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Barrington resident Mark Hanchar (left) shares his concerns about the price tag for the proposed projects — the rough estimate is between $98 and $124 million.
Barrington picks its school plan: Build new Grades 1-5 schools, close Sowams
Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the … more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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The School Committee recently selected the firm, Tecton Architects, to handle the design work for upcoming school construction. Pictured is a middle school in Connecticut that was designed by Tecton.
Barrington selects Tecton Architects for school construction work
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to enter contract negotiations with Tecton Architects to spearhead the district’s ongoing construction design work. The Committee voted … more
Police swarm Barrington home following suspicious phone call
An apparent “swatting” incident late Tuesday night, July 4, sent a large number of police officers to a Barrington home. At about 8:50 p.m., Barrington Police received a 911 call … more
Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.
Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses
Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more
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Ed Korkuc during his managerial stint of the 1978 Big League All-Stars.
Riverside Little League recognizes revered volunteer Korkuc
Riverside Little League plans a special event in memory of recently deceased coaching luminary Edmund Korkuc on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Ron Silva Baseball Complex off Wampanoag Trail. The public … more
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence)
East Bay lawmaker’s bill targets microplastics
Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Jennifer Boylan, of Barrington, recently introduced legislation to ban synthetic polymer microparticles, which are better known as microplastics, from Rhode Island. The … more
A crew from the Barrington Department of Public Works plants a tree as part of a service project for Kelly Gorman and her organization, Change for the Better.
Student activist spearheads tree-planting project in Barrington
On a beautiful fall morning, Kelly Gorman and a group of other residents did their part to help the planet. Gorma, a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston and the founder of the … more
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Grant money will help with shoreline improvements in Barrington
Barrington will receive a grant as part of the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Municipal Resilience Program. The grant, which totals $249,521, will be used to make improvements at the … more
People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.
FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival
Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more
Members of the Barrington Town Council have already approved the expenditure of $1 million in ARPA funds for Haines Park improvements.
Wish list takes shape for Barrington Parks and Rec.
Resurfacing the Lincoln Avenue tennis courts made the cut. As did dugout covers for the baseball field at Chianese.  In fact, the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission has recommended six … more
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02 February 2023, Onboard 11th Hour Racing Team during Leg 2 from Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, to Cape Town, South Africa...Charlie Enright drapes a microfiber towel over the cockpit window for some protection from the sun during his two hours at the helm station.
Enright disappointed about third place finish for Leg 2
Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team finished Leg 2 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 in third place on Sunday, Feb. 12. The only US entry in the five-boat IMOCA fleet completed the … more
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Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts gets ready to haul in a long pass from Alex McClelland in the first quarter of Friday night's game.
Eagles outscore Raiders 42-8 and improve to 2-0
The Barrington High School football team scored 35 points in the first half and powered to a 42-8 victory over Shea on Friday night, Sept. 15.   The Eagles exploded for 21 points over a … more
The new Starbucks, located toward the center of the Barrington Shopping Center, will be the first restaurant or coffeeshop in town to feature a drive-through lane.
Barrington Starbucks update: New location opening in February or March
People hoping to frequent Barrington’s first-ever drive-through restaurant will need to wait a little while longer.   According to the owner of the Barrington Shopping Center … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to the assembled media after touring the Washington Bridge with local officials Tuesday morning, March 19.
Secretary Buttigieg tours decrepit westbound span
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promised the federal government would do all it could to help assist and expedite the process of replacing the westbound side of the … more
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Barrington Police: Woman thought boy on bike was her son
The woman who hollered out at a Barrington boy to "Get in the car" actually thought she was speaking to her son, said local police. On Monday, Nov. 18, an 11-year-old boy told police that he was … more
Door-to-door solicitations banned in Barrington
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha signed a new executive order earlier this week that prohibited door-to-door solicitations and updated other restrictions associated with the coronavirus … more
Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier (left) holds a Pride flag with Sara Jordeno (right) and her daughter Isra Ruf, 3, in front of the town hall. A flag-raising event is planned at the town hall for June 15.
Barrington council offers support for Pride flag-raising
In May, the Barrington Town Council voted to make June "Barrington Pride Month." And this month, the council wanted to share a statement of support at the Pride flag-raising ceremony planned for … more
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See the complete Barrington School bus schedules here
The Barrington School District has released bus schedules for the 2022-23 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Because of a publishing error, an incomplete version of these schdeules was … more
The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker (second row, middle) was recently named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA.
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach earns national award
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker has been named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA. Each year YMCA USA recognizes a dedicated swim coach who promotes achievement, … more
Barrington Middle School won first place in the Wyland Foundation National Mural Competition for its painting that shares a message of conservation and protection of whales.
Barrington students win national art contest
Maybe it was the brilliant blues and oranges that filled the massive canvas. Maybe it was the important message of conservation and protection of an endangered species shared within the artwork. … more
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Isys Dunphy blocks a shot by a North Kingstown opponent.
Eagles hold Skippers scoreless for second quarter, win D-I Championship
There is defense, and then there is championship-level defense.   The Barrington High School girls basketball team exhibited the latter during the Division I State Championship game at the … more
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The recent fields report in Barrington included an option to install a hybrid-stitched field at St. Andrew's Farm. Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted against hybrid-stitched synthetic turf fields in town recently.
Park and Rec. does not support hybrid-stitched turf option in Barrington
Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recently voted against installing a hybrid-stitched synthetic turf field in Barrington.   Mike Seward, the Chairman of the … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.
Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports
Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more
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