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Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.
Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation
The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more
A Barrington resident snapped this photo while stuck in traffic outside of Barrington Middle School during school dismissal earlier this year. This is just west of the intersection of Middle Highway and Lincoln Avenue, where the town and state are talking about improvements.
Traffic improvements coming to congested BMS intersection
There are some changes coming to the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway in Barrington. According to town officials, the state is moving closer to bidding out a construction … more
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Barrington’s AJ DiOrio stiff-arms a North Kingstown defender during a first-half run on Friday night.
Eagles clipped by Skippers, 35-21
The Barrington High School football team came up short, 35-21, in an offensive showdown against North Kingstown at Victory Field on Friday night.   The Eagles kept pace with the … more
Police: Homeless man harassing Barrington businesses
Barrington Police responded to a Barrington restaurant early Friday morning, Oct. 28, for a report of a man harassing an employee. Police said the suspect is a homeless man that has been … more
A band performs in the rear yard space at the Bay Spring Community Center.
You can help re-design community center grounds
The public is invited to attend a design workshop to help reimagine the rear yard gathering space behind the Bay Spring Community Center. The workshop will be held on the second floor of the … more
The EDC recently passed a motion recommending that the town sell off the former Carmelite Monastery property at 25 Watson Ave. (shown) and use the proceeds to offset the acquisition of the former Zion Bible College property.
Barrington commission says: Sell monastery, buy Zion
Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington. According to a memo … more
A new Starbucks in Barrington will include a drive-through lane and an outdoor patio.
New Starbucks taking shape in Barrington Shopping Center
Work is well underway on a new Starbucks in the Barrington Shopping Center. And according to officials close to the project, the new coffee shop should be opening this fall.   Joe … more
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One of the Barrington High School students who fought with and beat another student after school on April 24 stands over the victim after he fell to the ground, as seen in an image from a cell phone video that recorded the incident and was shared on Snapchat.
Barrington Police explain why five attackers charged with 'felony' assault
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia explained how his department determined whether to charge the five males who assaulted a fellow Barrington High School student on April 24 with simple assault … more
Mariana Silva-Buck and her daughter, Sofia, are building a lemonade business built on different recipes from different cultures. Operating out of Hope & Main in Warren, the pair work together on design and leadership of Little Maven.
When life gives you lemons … They're making lemonade
Mariana Silva-Buck is a passionate woman. Whether she’s advocating for the rights of domestic violence victims, building a company from the ground-up with her 8-year-old business partner and … more
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Barrington native Ashley Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus — which helps students with their executive functioning skills.
Barrington native creates a tool for student success
Barrington native Ashley Daugherty is trying to help students. A school psychologist in Boston Public Schools, Ms. Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus … more
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People play a game of pickle-ball in Bristol recently. Last week, the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission approved a motion to paint pickle-ball court lines on the asphalt surface at Chianese Park.
‘Pickle people’ pointed toward Chianese Park in Barrington
More pickle-ball courts are coming to Barrington. During their meeting last week, members of the town’s Park and Recreation Commission approved a plan to paint pickle-ball court lines on … more
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You can help Barrington find its next high school principal
Members of the community are invited to help search for Barrington High School’s next principal. The school department will host a focus group session for community members on Monday, … more
Helena DeFanti and Robbie Pippitt (wearing crowns) are named this year's Golden Eagles during the homecoming ceremony at halftime.
Golden Eagles crowned at Barrington High School Homecoming
Barrington High School celebrated its Homecoming last weekend — there was a pep rally on Friday afternoon and a parade during halftime of the football game. BHS also crowned its Golden … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
The Barrington High School auditorium was closed in the late winter of 2020 after school officials discovered that the acoustic panels were falling off the walls. Recently, officials discovered problems with the auditorium's sound system.
Bugs discovered in Barrington Middle School auditorium sound system
Arts Alive! will perform “Chicago: Teen Edition” at Barrington Middle School in early May, and when they do, organizers will be bringing in their own audio equipment. That has become … more
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Barrington residents rail against new assessments policy
The Barrington Town Council remained quiet on the town's new assessments policy on Monday night, but nearly two dozen taxpayers spoke out in opposition to the change. During the public comment … more
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Barrington Council candidates will meet in live forum Oct. 21
The four candidates competing for three seats on the Barrington Town Council will meet in a live forum-debate on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is hosting … more
Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.
State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more
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There will be a random drawing for rental use of the kayak storage rack spaces at Walker Farm.
Barrington switching to random drawing for kayak storage stickers
Barrington will use a random drawing to determine who can purchase boat or kayak storage stickers this year. Town officials decided to use the random drawing as demand for the boat and kayak … more
Members of PWC hold their trophies in the air after winning the minors division championship at Haines Park recently.
PWC celebrates minors division softball championship
Team PWC defeated Team Navigant 8-4 to capture the Barrington Little League softball minors division championship recently. The game was played before a large crowd at Haines Park. Ava Lucas … more
Barrington native Jason Stanzione (second from left) stands for a photo with his family. Stanzione was recently installed as the Deputy Police Chief of Socorro, Texas.
Barrington native climbs ranks on Texas police force
Jason Stanzione stands tall and proud these days. The son of retired Barrington Police officer Bartholomew "Bart" Stanzione and Gail Diodati, Jason, 52, took part in a very impressive ceremony … more
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East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
Vertical monument signs including the words “Barrington Town Center” were installed in two locations along County Road late last week.
Welcome to Barrington — how do you like our new signs?
Workers installed two new signs along County Road in Barrington late last week. The vertical monument signs include the words “Barrington Town Center” and are reportedly part of the … more
Tiverton players celebrate after beating Barrington 8-3 to win the District 2 title at Barrington High School on Wednesday night.
Tiverton 12U softball wins District 2 title
The Tiverton 12U softball all-stars beat Barrington 8-3 in a game three showdown to take the District 2 championship at Barrington High School on Wednesday night.  Tiverton ace Liliana Luis … more
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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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