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The Barrington Town Council recently created a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town and started it with $500,000.
Barrington Town Council establishes fund for affordable housing
The Barrington Town Council recently approved the creation of a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town. The council also voted to put $500,000 into the fund. Barrington Town … more
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A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.
Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine
Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more
The Barrington Town Council has asked the town’s Resilience and Energy Committee to explore the idea of installing solar panels atop some of the capped landfills. Pictured is the capped landfill on Upland Way.
Council news: Town to explore putting solar panels on capped landfills
Former landfills in Barrington could be home to solar fields in the future. During the Oct. 4 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously in favor of having the town’s … more
Should Barrington allow the sale of recreational marijuana?
The Barrington Town Council is encouraging the public to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 31 to provide feedback on whether the sale of recreational cannabis should be permitted in … more
Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.
Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August
Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week.   The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more
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Orange traffic cones block the entrance and exit for the new Starbucks drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping Center. Officials said the drive-through lane was expected to open on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
After a short delay, drive-through lane expected to open
Officials say the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks will be open on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27.   The new coffee shop opened earlier this month, on Feb. 9, but the drive-through lane, … more
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The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.
The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes
Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, … more
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The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.
Making history, from Newport to Bermuda
The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more
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Farmer’s markets planned for this summer in Barrington
Barrington residents and non-residents alike can look forward to a new farmer’s market in town this summer. The farmer’s market will be held at St. John’s Church on Thursdays, … more
Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.
Ask the candidates: 'What should Barrington do with the Monastery?'
Questions: What should the town do with the Carmelite Monastery property? Please be specific Kate Berard (D) — “To review what, if any, portion the town should retain: we have … more
State announces response plans as winter storm looms
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.
Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers
George Voutes was looking for an audience.   The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a … more
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Caps fly into the air following a recent graduation ceremony at Barrington High School.
BHS track standouts forced to decide: Graduation or regional championships
The decision to move Barrington High School’s graduation ceremony from Sunday afternoon to Saturday has left a group of parents and students feeling frustrated.   Sara DeBoth said the … more
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Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.
Ask the candidates: How can we better prepare BHS students for college/career?
Question: What steps, if any, could Barrington High School take to better prepare students for college and/or career? Rudy Seber (D) — “As a grateful BHS alumnus, I would work with … more
The Planning Board recently reviewed development plans for the monastery. One of the plans calls for keeping the monastery building vacant and developing housing around it, while the second plan calls for the monastery to be demolished and housing to be built on the property.
What’s next for Carmelite Monastery property in Barrington?
Will it be developed for housing?  Will it be turned into a school?  Or will the former Carmelite Monastery property continue to sit vacant? The future of the town-owned property … more
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Police: Graffiti was ‘an activist statement’ not hate crime
On Wednesday, June 7, Barrington Police investigated some graffiti written in blue chalk on a section of curb outside Barrington Middle School. The graffiti said “No Blacks!” Police … more
Paige Barbour, shown speaking at an earlier meeting focused on the monastery property, questioned some of the information provided in the town’s FAQ document.
Barrington resident has questions about monastery FAQ document
Paige Barbour was hoping the town’s FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the former Carmelite monastery property would clear up some of the uncertainty about the seven-acre parcel located on … more
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Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.
Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start
Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row? Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.   “I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be … more
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Barrington Coach Stephen Lenz encourages his team during a timeout in the State Semifinals. Barrington led 25-15 and went on to win, 44-29.
Barrington girls overpower Bengals and will play in State Tournament finals
The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals. The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against … more
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
Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments
Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week.  The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more
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Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.
The food network is hard at work
Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble … more
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Vacate notice extended for park squatters in Barrington
Barrington Police are giving the homeless people living in Veterans Park a little more time to move out.   On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked through the woods behind … more
Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a group photo. The team recently won the math state championship — its 21st in the last 24 years.
Another state championship for BHS math team!
The BHS math team has done it again. Earlier this month, Barrington High School outscored teams from across Rhode Island and captured the math state championship.  It was … more
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Barrington resident Ann Strong asked what the administrative costs would be for the battery-powered lawn equipment rebate program.
Barrington voters approve $250 rebate for electric leaf blowers
Barrington taxpayers should expect a new town-run rebate program for any residents who purchase battery-powered leaf blowers and/or weed-whackers.   Toward the end of the May 24 financial … more
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