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Barrington Middle School teacher Stuart Moran points to the camera while participating in last week's Unity Walk.
Barrington Middle School students and staff enjoy Unity Walk
Beautiful weather… plus a big happy crowd… plus an upcoming three-day holiday weekend… equals a great event. The entire Barrington Middle School community — students, … more
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Longtime Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach Bob Hassan (middle) stands with Greater Providence YMCA CEO Karen Santilli (right) and Bayside Y Executive Director Ryan Queenan (left).
Bayside YMCA coach earns a spot in RI Aquatics Hall of Fame
Bob Hassan, Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach for more than a decade, was recently inducted to the Rhode Island Aquatics Hall of Fame. He has worked hard to help swimmers earn … more
Quinn McNamara looks for an opportunity while pressured by a LaSalle defender.
BHS boys lacrosse team loses to LaSalle in semifinals
The postseason came to an end for the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team on Tuesday, May 28. The Eagles, who opened the playoffs with a 16-4 win over North Kingstown, lost to LaSalle … more
Eme Antone (left) and Alexandra Affronti (right) stand with Hampden Meadows School Principal Gino Sangiuliano next to the newly-completed Gaga Ball Pit.
Girl Scouts build Gaga ball pit at Barrington elementary school
Barrington’s Alexandra Affronti and her friend Eme Antone recently completed their Girl Scout Silver Award Project at Hampden Meadows School — the girls built a Gaga ball pit with the … more
Case closed: Barrington teenage driver will not face criminal charges
The teenage driver who struck two women while they walked along Rumstick Road in January will not face criminal charges.   Barrington Police recently announced that the 18-year-old motorist … more
Jeremy Kuo returns a shot during the Eagles' semifinal match against Moses Brown on Tuesday, May 28.
Barrington tennis team will play for state championship
The Barrington High School boys tennis team cruised to a 4-0 win over Moses Brown in the Division I semifinals on Tuesday, May 28.   The Eagles, playing in front of a hometown crowd, … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Barrington's Adam Gorman watches a shot during the first day of the golf state championship at Cranston Country Club.
Barrington in second place after first day of golf state championship
Barrington High School senior Adam Gorman was two strokes off the lead and the Barrington team stood in second place overall after Day 1 of the RI State Golf Championship at Cranston Country Club on … more
Luke Tanous slides safely into home during the Eagles' 5-0 win over Narragansett on Tuesday.
Barrington shuts out Narragansett and advances in playoffs
Luke Tanous went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base as the Barrington High School baseball team (18-3) defeated Narragansett 5-0 in a Division II playoff game on Tuesday … more
Dawn August has been with Barrington Public Schools since 1990 and was recently selected as the new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Longtime district employee impresses principal screening committee
Primrose Hill School has a new principal.   On Wednesday morning, May 29, the district announced that Dawn August has been selected as the new Primrose Hill School Principal. Barrington … more
William Donohue asks town officials if they had considered selling the entire seven-acre property.
Town sells land for $1; developer expects to make $660,000 profit
A stack of printouts near the entrance to the Barrington High School gymnasium offered taxpayers a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) pertaining to the Watson Avenue development.   … more
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Barrington High School students Jane Fahey, Sadie Spector, Morgan Silva, Jackson Kelley, Mia Biagetti and Sam Weiser (from left to right) earned honors at the state meet for National History Day.
BHS students qualify for History Day Nationals
A group of Barrington High School students recently received honors at the state meet for National History Day held at CCRI.   Six BHS students from the History Club presented their … more
A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine
‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The … more
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Barrington’s Nolan Leonard, a senior member of the team, blasts out of a bunker of the 15th hole during a recent league match. The Eagles are competing in the state championship this week.
Playoffs in full swing for BHS spring sports teams
Tuesday, May 28 is shaping up to be a busy day for Barrington High School spring sports teams.   Four playoff games or matches are scheduled for Tuesday, including the boys tennis semifinal … more
Colin Hope spins his stick away from a North Kingstown defender while advancing the ball.
Eagles sink Skippers in quarterfinals, 16-4
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown, 16-4, in a Division I playoff quarterfinal game on Friday, May 24. Barrington was scheduled to play against LaSalle in the … more
Lily O'Neil attacks the goal while battling Portsmouth, Thursday.
BHS girls lacrosse eliminated from playoffs
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team lost to Portsmouth 17-12 in the Division I quarterfinal playoff matchup on Thursday, May 23. Captain Anna Lombardi led the Eagles (6-9 in the … more
Kylie Delemos hugs goalie, Molly Gersen, while celebrating a 17-12 quarterfinal win over Barrington on Thursday at Portsmouth High School.
Patriots beat Barrington, advance to lacrosse semis
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23. Sophia … more
The State Traffic Commission has agreed to improve the signs at a crosswalk near the intersection of Washington Road and Lincoln Avenue, and will also lower speed limits on Washington Road.
Slow down — state aims to make Barrington road safer
The State Traffic Commission recently approved a series of safety upgrades for one Barrington road. According to a press release from the Barrington Police Department, the State Traffic … more
Barrington residents attend the Financial Town Meeting inside the high school gym on Wednesday night, May 22.
Budgets continue to grow in Barrington
In 2013, gas cost about $3.60 per gallon, a dozen eggs cost about $2, and the combined school and municipal budgets in Barrington totaled $59.3 million.   Eleven years later, gas is about … more
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Buyers, be crafty — Sellers, be ready
Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them. Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same … more
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Barrington’s Ethan Knight (center), shown during the Eastern Division Championship meet, won two events at the Class B Championship on Sunday.
Eagles race to Class B Championship
Postseason championships continue to pile up for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team.   On Sunday, May 19, the Eagles cruised to the Class B Championships, which were held at … more
Brook Street — Assessment increase: 54 percent • Old assessment: $299,000 • Old tax bill: $6,069 • New Assessment: $458,000 • New tax bill: $6,755
How will the FTM votes impact Barrington tax bills?
Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75. Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town … more
Town Council President Carl P. Kustell (left) answers questions concerning the monastery development at the financial town meeting on Wednesday night.
Barrington taxpayers vote yes to housing development, $5M fields bond and more
Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million. Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all … more
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Barrington teenager facing multiple charges following investigation
On Friday, May 17, Barrington Police charged a 17-year-old Barrington girl with seven counts of receiving stolen goods, three counts of weapons other than firearms prohibited, mace used for other … more
The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament in Chicago last weekend.
Barrington High School sailing team finishes seventh at nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) for the Founder’s Trophy, which was held in Chicago last weekend.   Barrington … more
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