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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
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed school construction.
Barrington officials will discuss proposed school building construction
The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed construction. The next meeting is set for … more
The Barrington High School gym floor was installed in 1955 when the school was built. The bleachers were installed in the 1980s.
Barrington High School teams are good, but the fields and facilities are not
The message from the high school’s director of athletics was clear: BHS sports fields are overused, overwhelmed and need some help. During a special presentation at the Jan. 18 School … more
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A large board rests upon a folding table found at the makeshift campsite.
Makeshift campsite in Barrington woods dismantled
The Barrington Department of Public Works removed a couch, table and piles of litter from a makeshift campsite that someone had built in the woods behind the YMCA. A resident who was going for a … more
Barrington resident Rachelle Zani pleads with members of the school committee about problems with the school transportation system in town during the meeting last Thursday night.
Barrington parents on busing issue: ‘This is ridiculous’
For more than a month, Barrington resident Liz Clare has asked officials to allow one of her sons to ride a bus to the middle school each day. She said his commute to school is long and dangerous, … more
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This Fessenden Road home sold recently for $4.75 million. It sits on more than two acres of land overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Barrington home overlooking the beach sells for $4.75 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of a Fessenden Road for $4.75 million.   This new waterfront construction sits on more than two acres of land along Barrington Beach. … more
Barrington officials learned recently that it will likely cost tens of millions of dollars to renovate or repair Belton Court mansion, shown.
Price skyrockets for Belton Court renovation
The cost to repair, renovate or rehab the Belton Court mansion on the former Zion Bible College property is in the tens of millions of dollars. And that price, said Barrington Town Manager Phil … more
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The 12 Days of Christmas Eve, starring Kelsey Grammer, was written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue. It premiers Saturday night.
Barrington native's scripts become Lifetime holiday movies
Three movies written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue are being aired on the Lifetime network over the Thanksgiving weekend. • “Sugar and Spice” was re-broadcast on … more
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore speaks to the crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Barrington Middle School. Messore will retire at the end of the school year.
Barrington Superintendent of Schools is retiring
Mike Messore is retiring.   The longtime district employee will retire from his post as Barrington Superintendent of Schools at the end of the fiscal year.   In a recent email to … more
Police seize guns from Barrington home following 911 call
Barrington Police received a 911 call at about 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, regarding a suspicious condition at a Sowams area home — the caller told police his father would not turn over his … more
Members of the Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently dropped off more than 1,000 cans of soup at Tap-In. The HMS community collected the food donations with an event called “SOUPerbowl.”
Barrington students make a difference with ‘SOUPerbowl’
The Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently hosted the school’s first ever SOUPerbowl.   The event, which coincided with the NFL Super Bowl, featured students collecting cans … more
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the upcoming FTM.
Council could vote on monastery property development question on Monday
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the … more
Barrington reverses contentious assessment policy
The new year brought a change to Barrington's approach to conducting property assessments.  Last year, Barrington Tax Assessor Michael Minardi adopted a new approach to conducting property … more
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There has been an increased police presence at Barrington High School this week.
Barrington officials respond to school threat, TikTok trend
Rising tensions over threats of school violence yielded a response from Barrington school officials late this week. On Thursday night, Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore sent … more
Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
Michael Lawrence runs out of the water as fast as he ran in while participating in last year's "New Years Day Dip in the Bay."
Plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day in Barrington
The Barrington Business and Community Association is hosting a polar plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day. The BBCA's annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at … more
Barrington School Committee member TJ Peck said it would be a loss for the community if the Town Council's proposed field improvements did not include upgrades at Barrington High School. Pictured here is the library field at BHS.
School Committee: Why does Council plan not include field upgrades at BHS?
The plan is not dead. But more details are needed. Barrington School Committee members shared that message regarding the Town Council’s proposal to build a synthetic turf field at the … more
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The property owner has pulled a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.
Barrington hoping to save castle from wrecking ball
Barrington officials are trying to save Belton Court. During the recent town council meeting, Barrington Town Solicitor Michael Ursillo said the town was planning to meet with the owners of the … more
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Rep. Jennifer Boylan
East Bay legislator submits gun safety bills
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … more
Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.
Historic day as RICC crowns club champions
The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more
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
Rescuers searching Barrington coastline for missing kayaker
First responders were searching the waters off Barrington Beach for a missing kayaker on Sunday night, Feb. 25. According to a source, the missing kayaker is out of Warwick, and the Barrington … more
Virus cases continue to rise in RI: April 2 town-by-town numbers
On a day that saw 91 new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, for a total of 657, cases in East Bay towns continue to rise as well. The Thursday, April 2, town-by town numbers, as reported by the RI … more
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