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Editorial: Missteps and marathon meetings in Barrington

It’s been quite a week for the Town of Barrington, beginning with the stumbling missteps of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout and ending with a six-hour-plus Town Council meeting so unwieldy it … more

2/3/21

Letter: We need to add $118,994 back into school budget

To the editor: The proposed 2022-2023 school budget was presented to the Barrington School Committee on Thursday, April 28. While I am certain much time and planning went into developing this … more

5/4/22

Letter: Parental rights violation in Barrington schools

To the editor: Are you aware that the Barrington School District has been implementing a protocol that circumvents fundamental parental rights? At a minimum, it undermines parental rights … more

9/6/22

Letter: Be kind to our ponds and bay

To the editor: April 1 marks not only a day to goof on our friends or be goofed on by our library (Hi Dwayne!) — it is also the first day when fertilizing of lawns in Barrington is … more

4/14/23

Letter: Be strong, do not fear!

To the editor: We shouldn't underestimate the wisdom found in stories we were told when we were children. Take for instance "Chicken Little." In the story, Chicken Little runs around in … more

9/17/21

Letter: BUVC: Are there two distinct organizations?

To the editor: I have lived in town for over 31 years and for most of that time had a favorable impression of the BUVC, the Barrington United Veterans Council, and I knew that the group had … more

5/4/22

Letter: These questions about school plan need to be answered

To the editor: Your recent editorial ……“why” is superb! I realize you are limited in what can be asked. The following questions occur to me. • How did the … more

9/6/22

Letter: AG is fighting for our rights to the coastline

To the editor: Congratulations to Attorney General Peter Neronha for fighting for the people's rights to our coastline! He called foul on the Court's decision approving the so-called … more

9/17/21

Letter: Is tax overcharge paying for all of Barrington’s consultants?

To the editor: I got a kick out of Mr. Pogue's letter about being charged interest on his December tax payment, simply because those employees in the Tax office had the afternoon off. I was … more

1/25/24

Letter: From Barrington to Beirut

To the editor: As some might remember, Beirut, Lebanon was on the news for the war that engulfed the country in the mid-seventies. The people and the country suffered severe losses throughout … more

8/14/20

Letter: I would love to see artificial turf on Victory Field

To the editor: I have been reading the recent articles in the Barrington Times on plans to install artificial turf on fields in town, and I would like to offer a high school athlete’s … more

12/14/21

Letter: Barrington has a problem

To the editor: All around Barrington there are signs expressing positive messages that many of us appreciate. Some of them say “Hate has no Home here.” Unfortunately, many recent … more

8/14/20

Editorial: Good riddance to outdated toll system

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s move to fully automated toll collection this week is welcome and long overdue. Starting Feb. 14, the bridge authority will launch a … more

2/12/21

Letter: Last week's news report was wrong

To the editor: There was a small, terrifically ironic, news item in last week’s paper. It recounted 2.5 minutes of discussion at the Town Council’s November 4 meeting where Mike … more

11/19/19

Letter: Town troubled by racial overtones of altercation

The Town of Barrington is deeply troubled by the racial overtones of a recent physical altercation on Rumstick Drive. This type of behavior is abhorrent and should not be tolerated … more

8/14/20

Editorial: In this case, 'easier to find' is less likely to be found

Legislation before the Rhode Island General Assembly would take a swipe at both newspapers and transparency in government — two things that are intrinsically linked. House Bill 6375 and Senate … more

6/10/21

Editorial: Relief for the fields in Barrington

The Barrington Town Council should be applauded for finally making a decision to improve athletic facilities in town. By adding portable restrooms at the town’s sports complexes, it took a baby … more

8/3/22

Letter: The future of Barrington Schools is at risk

I am planning to vote for the school bond next week. In spite of our elementary and high school facilities, Barrington Schools are the envy of every community in the state. But … more

11/1/23

Letter: Washington Bridge fiasco has me wondering...what next?

Budget money has constantly been allocated to everything else, from digital security labs to soccer stadiums. Meanwhile critical infrastructure, like the 195 bridge, was shoddily inspected and shoddily repaired. Here is the result. more

1/25/24

Letter: Local Boy Scouts did a great job

To the editor: On Saturday, Nov. 2, a large grand group of Barrington Boy Scouts, their troop leaders and some of their parents packed the halls of Tap-In with armloads of non-perishable food … more

11/19/19

Poli-ticks: Gosh, I miss the America I grew up with

Normally, this is the column where I have the audacity to suggest New Year resolutions for resident politicians. Instead I have a more urgent resolution for all of us: I want us Americans to go back … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 1/7/22

Editorial: Should Barrington create a gas-powered monopoly?

One would hope that any request for the Barrington Town Council to ban a type of business other than a strip club, casino or asphalt plant would be received and filed, no action taken. But this is … more

8/4/22

Letter: Urge your government to allow critical gun safety votes

To the editor: There are currently two pieces of legislation critical to our public safety which are making their way through our Rhode Island legislature. They would: 1) Ban of future sales of … more

4/27/23

Letter: Vote yes, Barrington needs to make upgrades

On Nov. 7, the voters of Barrington will be asked to approve a bond of up to $250 million dollars to make critical repairs and improvements to our schools. We should vote … more

11/1/23

Letter: Please support bill Senate Bill 586

To the editor: On Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m., the State Senate will hear and consider an important piece of legislation. Senate Bill 586 “Mandates the RITBA to design a safety barrier or … more

4/17/23