Barrington Town Council candidates weigh public sentiment vs. official information
In the latest question of the week, Barrington Town Council candidates were asked the following: “When dealing with municipal issues, how much consideration will you give public sentiment versus information offered by town officials?” Here were their responses: DON NESSING – “While most municipal issues will impact all residents, some may only directly impact smaller [...]
Read More →Barrington candidates turn out for debate
Fifteen candidates seeking election to local and state officers fielded a host of questions in a series of debates Wednesday evening. Those on hand included candidates for Barrington Town Council, School Committee and the State House of Representatives Dists. 66 and 67. The only candidate not on hand was Ann Strong, who is seeking election [...]
Read More →Barrington candidates debate Wednesday night
If you’re a Barrington voter looking for more information about School Committee, Town Council and General Assembly candidates, keep your calendar clear Wednesday night. Barrington candidate forums will be held on Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Barrington Town Hall, 283 County Road. The forums will feature four races — the town council, [...]
Read More →Barrington’s plastic bag ban – For it and against it
The Barrington Town Council approved a plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, and while many people came out in support of the proposal, there were a number of others who voiced questions and concerns. Town councilor William DeWitt was the sole vote against adopting the ban, which is officially known as the Reusable Checkout Bag [...]
Read More →Barrington Town Council candidates on local economic development
The Barrington Times will be asking candidates for Town Council and School Committee a question every week leading up to the Nov. 6 election. Candidates have a 40 word limit for. Here is the second question for Town Council candidates: What initiatives do you believe the town should pursue that would benefit the Barrington [...]
Read More →Barrington Town Council approves deals with police, fire and dispatch
New police officers, firefighters and dispatchers in Barrington will no longer be eligible for post employment health insurance. That decision followed the unanimous approval of three collective bargaining agreements by the Town Council Monday night. Town manager Peter DeAngelis said all three of the contracts have been ratified by each respective union and all contain [...]
Read More →Barrington Town Council candidates talk affordable housing
The Barrington Times will be asking candidates for Town Council and School Committee a question every week leading up to the Nov. 6 election. Candidates have a 40 word limit for responses. Here is the first question for Town Council candidates. Would you favor a repeal or alteration of the state’s affordable housing mandate, which was [...]
Read More →Readers’ react: Give us your thoughts on Barrington’s plastic bag ban
The Barrington Town Council passed a plastic bag ban by a 4-1 vote Monday night. The ban, which prohibits the use of plastic bags at checkout but allows certain bags such as plastic barrier bags, will take effect as of Jan. 1. The ordinance will also include a sunset provision, however, which was proposed by [...]
Read More →Barrington bans plastic bags for two years
The Barrington Town Council passed a plastic bag ban by a 4-1 vote Monday night. The matter was approved after numerous local residents spoke both for and against the proposal. Town councilor William DeWitt cast the sole nay vote. The ban, which prohibits the use of plastic bags at checkout but allows certain bags such [...]
Read More →Barrington can lead with plastic bag ban
To the editor: On Oct. 1, Barrington has the chance to demonstrate environmental stewardship in Rhode Island by being the first municipality in the state to ban disposable plastic shopping bags. Our waterways have always been an integral part of our town. Unfortunately, plastic debris is a growing problem facing ecosystems here and around the [...]
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