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Resident files complaint about hunters in Smith's Cove
A South Meadow Lane resident in Barrington contacted police on Saturday, Jan. 18 regarding people hunting nearby in Smith's Cove. The resident said he believed the hunters had crossed private … more
Workers repair the cross-bay pipeline during the fall of 2019. The repair bill is one reason water rates are going up 20 percent.
Bristol County water rates going up 10%
Bristol County Water Authority customers will pay 10 percent more for their water starting later this winter as the authority seeks to raise funds to pay for the recent East Bay Pipeline repai r and … more
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Repairs to the Barrington River Bridge will cost more than $2 million. Work is expected to wrap up in late February.
Barrington bridge repair will cost more than $2 million
The price for the Barrington River Bridge continues to climb.  Ten years ago, the construction of the bridge cost more than double the original price, ballooning from a $10.3 million bid to a … more
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East Providence, Barrington school bus drivers reach tentative contract agreement
EAST BAY — A tentative agreement was reached Tuesday night, Jan. 21, between school bus drivers for East Providence and Barrington represented by Teamsters Local 251 and Ocean State Transit, a … more
Barrington GOP asks: Should town ban panhandling?
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, residents and passersby noticed a person panhandling near the intersection of Rumstick Road and County. The sight, a less than common occurrence in Barrington, left some … more
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Resident hollers at Hampden Meadows School student
Barrington police responded to a Hampden Meadows residence after the homeowner was accused of yelling at a 9-year-old girl who cut through his yard after school was dismissed. Police said they … more
What's inside the new Barrington teachers contract?
The newly-inked Barrington teachers contract offers a detailed look at the requirements and compensations extended to local public school teachers. For starters, the contract calls for around a 2 … more
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A bus picks up Barrington students on the Wampanoag Trail last year. Members of the union who serve as drivers and monitors for the bus company voted recently to authorize a strike.
Barrington keeping an eye on school bus union negotiations
Barrington and East Providence public school officials are preparing for a potential strike by local school bus drivers and monitors. Members of the Teamsters Local 251 union who serve as bus … more
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With the launch of a new legislative session, East Bay lawmakers discuss priorities
The Rhode Island General Assembly got back to work last week, and with it, your elected representatives. East Bay Life spoke to several local senators and representatives to hear what issues are at … more
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Workers from the Barrington Department of Public Works clean up a private residence on Chachapacassett Road last week. The town manager said the town had permission to clean up the yard.
Resident files larceny complaint after town cleans her yard
On Monday, Jan. 6, employees from the town's department of public works were ordered to clean up a resident's yard on Chachapacassett Road. A day later, that resident filed a report with the town's … more
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Police: Barrington teens shine laser pointer into night sky
A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky. The officer … more
Developers would like to build a Starbucks restaurant on the former BP gas station property.
Drive-through lane at center of Starbucks debate
There were plenty of questions surrounding the proposed construction of a new Starbucks restaurant on County Road during Thursday night's Technical Review Committee meeting. But no question … more
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Two men spotted trying to break into cars in Barrington
Video surveillance cameras captured footage of two men trying to break into Barrington residents' cars early Sunday morning, Jan. 5. A Barton Avenue resident called police at about 1:45 a.m. … more
Town seeking candidates for Heritage Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate someone for the Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame's inaugural class is quickly approaching. The Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame, which was recently established in an … more
Longtime Barrington resident Relly Weltman enjoyed the opportunity of working with her daughter on the children's book "One IMPECCABLE Ponytail" but at times found the work a bit challenging.
'Remarkable Relly' and the 'Impeccable Ponytail'
Many years ago, when Alica and her mother Relly would go to Newport Creamery for lunch, Relly would doodle on the placemats and beautiful pictures would come to life. Tiny little people and charming … more
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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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The Holy Angels Church "Lessons and Carols" Concert will be a featured event on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m.
Christmas concert at Holy Angels is on Sunday
Songs of the season will fill the interior of Holy Angels Church on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m., in what promises to be an evening that the entire family can enjoy. Under the direction of Nicholas … more
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Barrington's Emma Marvelli stands beside one of the new trees planted at the Woods Pond property this fall. Emma shared news of the tree planting effort, which was part of her Girl Scout Silver Award community service project.
Barrington student 'speaks for the trees'
Emma Marvelli channeled the Lorax when speaking to the town council at its November meeting.  The Barrington High School freshman told members of the council about her Girl Scout Silver … more
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Students in the Hampden Meadows School YMCA After-school enrichment program show off their new blue hats. The hats are part of the Hat Not Hate program, which works to eradicate bullying.
Students support 'Hat Not Hate' program
Can knitting really stop children from getting bullied?  Maybe not, but thanks to the handiwork of many local knitters, children at the Hampden Meadows School YMCA After-school enrichment … more
Barrington Police: FedEx driver reports possible porch pirate
A FedEx delivery driver contacted Barrington Police on Friday, Dec. 6, after spotting a suspicious vehicle in West Barrington. The driver told police it appeared the truck was following the … more
Barrington High School junior Casey Lambert recently tallied her 1,000th career assist in volleyball.
BHS volleyball player reaches milestone
Casey Lambert tallied her 1,000th career assist for the Barrington High School volleyball team this fall. That milestone was made even more impressive by the fact that Casey reached that mark in … more
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Barrington schools refuse to release any records of legal services
Barrington school officials have refused to release any details about what they have spent on legal services to fight a lengthy battle with the family of a middle school student who was improperly … more
Barrington to apply for grant to build pavilion at tennis courts
The town may build a new shade structure at the tennis courts across from the high school. At the Dec. 2 council meeting, members approved a motion to apply for a grant to build a … more
A Nov. 25 letter from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Office of Compliance and Inspection states that Barrington failed to comply with two conditions of the Kent Street Pond phragmite removal permit.
DEM: Barrington failed to comply with pond permit
DEM recently determined that Barrington officials failed to comply with the permit they had to remove invasive weeds from Kent Street Pond. A Nov. 25 letter from Rhode Island Department of … more
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Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said town officials had no control over the recent closing of the BP gas station on County Road.
Town manager: Barrington did not force BP station to close
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha wants residents to know that the local government did not force the BP gas station on County Road to close down.  "We support all local businesses," said Mr. … more
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