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Barrington households carry a tax burden that is, on average, 12 percent higher than the next closest community. Pictured are taxpayers voting at last year’s financial town meeting on whether to purchase the Carmelite Monastery property.
Lack of diversity drives Barrington's top tax bills
The residents of Barrington are used to superlatives. Best public schools in the state. Great place to live. Beautiful coastline. They can add another – highest household tax burden in Rhode … more
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Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program
Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more
The Walker Farm improvements include regrading the road and parking area. Walker Farm will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, Nov. 14.
Barrington's Walker Farm will be closed starting Nov. 14
Walker Farm will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, Nov. 14.  A Barrington official said recently that the area will be closed in order to accommodate for the final phase of road … more
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FLM FWD officials hold a production meeting in the BMS auditorium.
FLM FWD festival coming to BMS auditorium
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Barrington Middle School’s state-of-the-art auditorium will host one of its first community events — the second annual FLM FWD International Empathy Film Festival. … more
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell speaks about a motion during the financial town meeting on May 24.
Barrington residents push back against town's solar lease
Barrington residents convinced a town official to withdraw a motion that would have entered the town into a long-term lease with a solar installation company.   Concerns about the lease … more
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Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class pose for a photo with Ben Orent, while he sits on a rowing machine. Students in the class designed and built special handles that make it possible for Orent to use the rowing machine.
In Barrington, STEAM assignment impacts student’s life
A class assignment turned into something special at Barrington Middle School. Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class recently designed and then built a device that helps a … more
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Man cited for illegal duck hunting in Barrington
  Barrington police responded to the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, after a resident called to complain about duck hunters on Hundred Acre Cove. The … more
Barrington veterans Bill Groves (left), Charlie Peabody, Ken Lass, Joe MacRae, Bart Stanzione, Al Girard, Charles Brule and Paul Dulchinos hold up signs on Monday at the veterans memorial in front of town hall. The veterans group has asked that flags carrying a partisan or political message or those that are divisive not be flown on the flagpole, which stands in the center of the veterans memorial. The Barrington UVC is requesting the veterans memorial be relocated to a new space.
Group wants to relocate veterans memorial
The Barrington United Veterans Council no longer wants the veterans memorial to be located near the flagpole outside Barrington Town Hall. In a series of emails to the town manager and members … more
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Barrington High School volleyball senior Casey Lambert signs a letter of intent to go to Springfield College recently inside the BHS gym. She is accompanied by (from left to right) her friend Michaela Baer, mom Melissa, dad Christian, and brother Chip. Casey has been a standout contributor for the Barrington High School volleyball teams over the years.
Video: Lambert signs her letter of intent
Barrington High School volleyball senior Casey Lambert signs a letter of intent to go to Springfield College recently inside the BHS gym. She is accompanied by (from left to right) her friend … more
These tanks off Bayview Avenue serve the majority of water customers in Bristol. After upgrades to the system of water mains along Metacom Avenue, the tanks will be providing higher water pressure to homes and businesses throughout the east side of town by next spring.
BCWA spending $4.5 million to boost Bristol water pressure
The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is about to launch two significant projects that will be noticeable, temporarily disruptive and designed to give Bristol’s water infrastructure a major … more
Barrington Lions Club members (from left to right) Doreen Burgers, Cat Horn and Michaela Keohane inspect the burned tree at Barrington Beach.
Scrooge scorches Christmas tree at Barrington Beach
Late Wednesday night, when most Barrington residents lay asleep in their beds, a grinch slunk to the town beach and lit the Barrington Beach Christmas tree on fire.  The Barrington Lions Club … more
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Barrington’s James Anderson played football at Kent School last fall and recently committed to play football for Bryant University next fall.
Barrington grad commits to Bryant University football team
James Anderson has wanted to play Division I college football for a long time. The recent Barrington High School graduate and post-graduate student at Kent School in Connecticut has dreamed of … more
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Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Matilda Jr. The Musical. 
Barrington Middle School students shine in Matilda Jr. The Musical
Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.  The Barrington Middle School students impressed … more
Among the projects included on the Downes Construction Company website was East Hampton High School in Connecticut. Barrington has selected Downes Construction as project manager for its upcoming school facilities work.
Barrington selects project manager for school facilities work
The Barrington School Committee recently voted to hire an owner’s project manager for the district’s upcoming school facilities work.  At its meeting on April 6, the School … more
The gunnade, recovered from the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and later fulled restored, fires a blast on a previous Fourth of July.
In Barrington, this is what history sounds like
On July 4, Chad Mellen will fire off a piece of history. Mellen, a Barrington resident, will light a 660-pound naval cannon that dates back to the War of 1812.   Mellen said the cannon … more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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A tree branch sits atop two vehicles parked outside a New Meadow Road home in Barrington on Monday morning, Dec. 18.
Barrington cleans up after hard-hitting storm
A powerful storm left some people in Barrington without power and others without vehicles.   The rain and wind started late Sunday night, Dec. 17, and grew stronger as people tried to make … more
Barrington Schools’ AI policy: A step in the right direction
Is it perfect? No. But it’s better than nothing.   That was the message shared by Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley during a recent discussion about the guidelines … more
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Body of kayaker found off Barrington coastline
The search for a missing kayaker ended with a grim discovery late Sunday night, Feb. 25. According to Barrington Police, the body of the missing kayaker was located along a section of Barrington … more
Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffit, adopted a casual tone to talk to Rhode Island children on Thursday.
Governor talks to kids, reveals Easter Bunny is an ‘essential worker’
Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. The governor and her … more
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Barrington Police charge man with indecent exposure
Barrington Police charged Riverside resident George Crandall Packer, Jr. with indecent exposure following a surveillance operation last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, a Barrington woman … more
Former Barrington Probate Judge Marvin Homonoff (pictured left) sits on the "Judge's Bench" surrounded by his family.
Former judge gets his own bench in Barrington
Marvin Homonoff now has his own "Judge's Bench," outside of the Barrington Public Library and Community Center. Homonoff was given the bench in recognition of his 33 years as Barrington Probate … more
The BHS field hockey team will play against East Greenwich in the state semifinals on Nov. 1.
Barrington High School teams prep for postseason action
The Barrington High School field hockey team enters the championship bracket as the number three seed and will play against East Greenwich in a semifinals showdown.   The Eagles finished … more
Rep. Jason Knight (D) and challenger, Scott Fuller (R).
Knight, Fuller spar on gun laws, abortion rights
Incumbent District 67 Representative Jason Knight (D) recently faced off against Republican challenger Scott Fuller at a candidate forum hosted at the Barrington Public Library. more
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