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St. Andrew's School head basketball coach Mike Hart (left) plays a little defensive pressure on third grader Henry Tisdale during the recent Hoops with Hart Basketball Camp.
Campers turn out for another summer of Hoops with Hart
Twenty-eight years of teaching kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball and what benefits can be gained by paying strict attention to what current and former players have to offer. … more
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Police: Students were playing beer pong at Barrington Beach
An off-duty Barrington Police officer called the station at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, after noticing a group of young men playing beer pong at the town beach. Police responded to the … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about a new executive order that authorizes fines for those not following the state's isolation or home quarantine directives.
State adds teeth (fines) to quarantine measures; governor says surge is weeks away
The State of Rhode Island is getting more serious about its orders for people to stay in isolation or self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an … more
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Yes, there is free lunch
I’m breaking protocol to tell this story in the first person, because the whole project really began at home in our kitchen. First, a little background. [If you want to skip my personal … more
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Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council
Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more
West Nile Virus detected in Barrington
DEM announced Tuesday afternoon that a mosquito sample collected in Barrington on Aug. 21 tested positive for West Nile Virus.   This was the state’s fourth sample that tested … more
Barrington residents cast ballots during a previous year's financial town meeting.
Barrington’s FTM — should it stay or should it go?
For many years Barrington has used its FTM — Financial Town Meeting — to determine the annual budget. But that may change in the future. The Barrington Charter Review Commission … more
Barrington's Maddie Gill looks for an opening in the Kickemuit Middle School defense during a game last week. Maddie and the BMS girls team finished the regular season undefeated.
Barrington Middle School girls undefeated in regular season
When the 2019-20 Barrington Middle School girls’ basketball season began, head coach Mike Topazio hinted that maybe this was going to be a team to be reckoned with as the year rolled … more
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DEM, Marine association provides boating community with virus guidelines
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association last week issued the following guidance regarding the safe operation of … more
Majority of eligible Barrington residents at least partially vaccinated
The percentage of Barrington residents who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 continues to climb.   According to information posted to the Rhode Island Department of … more
Watch: Unified Theater rocks BHS stage with comedy and unity
About 100 Barrington High School students took the stage in the school's auditorium Friday night for a show that was months in the making. The Barrington Unified Theater group and KIT (Kids Included … more
The plan for a Chipotle in Barrington calls for 30 seats on the patio, and a bike rack nearby. The indoor dining area would include 42 seats. 
Chipotle plan advancing to Barrington Planning Board, Zoning Board
Plans to build a Chipotle restaurant on County Road in Barrington cleared an initial hurdle earlier this month, as members of the Barrington Technical Review Committee recommended the project to the … more
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Barrington Town Council recently voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure of $1,000 for a town seal design contest.
Barrington to hold town seal redesign contest
Barrington will hold a special contest to redesign the town seal. At the April 3 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure of $1,000 for a town seal … more
Rhode Island Energy crews work to repair lines after a pole fire in Barrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire atop utility pole snarls traffic in downtown Barrington
A utility pole caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, and knocked out power to sections of Barrington. The pole was located on County Road just west of the intersection with Mathewson … more
Barrington man injured during car vs. scooter crash
A 27-year-old Barrington man suffered injuries when the electric scooter he was riding collided with a vehicle turning onto County Road from New Meadow Road last Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 26. … more
The Barrington Charter Review Commission is exploring alternatives to the FTM.
Barrington's Charter Review Commission digs into FTM alternatives
The Barrington Charter Review Commission recently invited Michael Marcello, Esq. to provide background information about other Rhode Island towns that have recently changed from a Financial Town … more
Barrington High School's Caroline Livingston runs a step behind LaSalle's Kayle Armitage during the state cross country meet on Saturday.
Barrington girls run to second place finish at state meet
The Barrington High School girls cross country team finish second at states, losing by just one point to East Greenwich, 76-77. The race was held Sunday at Ponaganset. Caroline Livingston led the … more
Water authority proposes another rate increase
Bristol County Water Authority customers should expect rate increases each year for the next 10 years, starting with a proposed 5 percent increase this year. BCWA Executive Director Pam Marchand … more
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There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.
Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs
The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14.  The parade will … more
DEI policy goal: Make all students feel sense of belonging
What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families? Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct … more
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Crews make improvements to the bike path bridge detours. The 2022 federal Appropriations bill includes $5 million for the bike path bridges.
Federal government kicking in $5 million for bike path bridges
Funding for the East Bay Bike Path bridges has made its way into the 2022 Appropriations bill that was recently unveiled by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.   Senator Jack Reed, a … more
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Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.
Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan
On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more
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Betty Genetti (center, holding Happy sign) celebrates her 100th birthday with her family on Sunday afternoon.
A big birthday for a longtime Barrington resident
Staying active? Keeping a garden? Eating turnips and Brussels sprouts? Betty Genetti laughed a bit when asked if there was a secret to her longevity — the longtime Barrington … more
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According to the Barrington High School student handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during class time “unless authorized by the teacher.”
Temptation, distraction and cell phone use
It’s a Friday morning at Barrington High School and the class is engaging in a group discussion — several students are working on their Chromebooks, some are speaking with the teacher, … more
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Barrington resident Thomas Rimoshytus, shown at a previous town meeting, has filed an amendment calling for a new account dedicated to the reconstruction/maintenance of the grass recreation fields.
Barrington FTM motion: Create fields account and fund it with $1.5M
Barrington’s annual Financial Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24 inside the Barrington High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.   Barrington … more
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