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Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ to the monastery plan
To the editor: I am writing to encourage residents to attend the upcoming financial town meeting and ask that you vote "yes" to the new monastery plan. This plan has taken two years, multiple … more
Letter: Don’t expect Watson to weather the coming storm
To the editor: As Barrington prepares itself to vote for the most up-to-date 25 Watson Ave. plans, a view of the current rhythm of the location and its surrounding and updates from other Rhode … more
Letter: Solving the field space issue with existing resources
To the editor: There has been a great deal of talk around the Town of Barrington about a lack of field space for youth, on the one hand, and what to do with the monastery property on the other … more
Letter: Vote yes to finally move forward on Watson
To the editor: After three years of an extensive public process, the time has come to move forward on 25 Watson, the former monastery. Three years ago, FTM voters relied upon the stated purposes … more
Letter: Let’s vote YES to a good plan
To the editor: I am writing to request that you vote YES on the FTM question to redevelop the Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue. A heartfelt thank you to those that turned out to … more
Letter: Plan for Watson Avenue is an optimal balance
To the editor: I am writing to voice my support for the current resolution concerning the town’s plan for the property at 25 Watson Ave. I plan to vote in support of that resolution at the … more
Police: Man spotted taking photos of teenage girls at Barrington Beach
Barrington Police responded to Barrington Beach on Monday, May 13, after a person called the station to report that an older man was taking photographs of teenage girls. Police spoke to a … more
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Investigation of America’s troubled infrastructure still rings true today
I recently revisited this book, originally written in 2014, by Bob Herbert, former opinion columnist for … more
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The Barrington Financial Town Meeting will be held in the high school gym on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Barrington FTM: Monastery property, $5M bond, budgets and more
At the FTM on Wednesday night, May 22, Barrington taxpayers will vote on the future of the Monastery property, a $5 million bond to improve athletic fields, and nearly $100 million in school … more
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Letter: This is not a personal squabble; it’s a wake-up call
To the editor: It’s rare to witness such hypocrisy as is displayed in Shoshana Landow’s LTE published May 8. In the name of inclusive love, she condemns the efforts of our Christian … more
Letter: What does Brave Books mean by Culture and the enemy?
To the editor: I thank the Ryans and Fullers, in their recent letter “DEI’s Godless Agenda,” and Daft and Ryan’s prior letter, for making me aware that our library had … more
Letter: Please evaluate life cycle of artificial turf fields
To the editor: We are writing to express our concern about the proposed plan to install artificial turf playing fields. As members of the Barrington Conservation Commission, we are focused on … more
An accident reconstruction specialist was called to the scene of a car crash on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday, May 19.
Barrington teenager flips his car on the Wampanoag Trail
Barrington Police are investigating a crash that occurred on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday morning, May 19.   Police said a 16-year-old Barrington boy was driving at a high rate of speed … more
The existing high-profile dock at Walker Farm will remain, while plans for new decking to be installed over the concrete and dirt approach. A second low-profile dock will be installed farther north on the Walker Farm property.
Council approves bids for Walker Farm work, town audit, more
It was a busy night for bids.   The Barrington Town Council approved a number of bid requests during the May 6 meeting.   BAY Team — $122,832 The Council approved (3-0 vote) … more
A large patch of Native Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) replaced an area of turf grass lawn in the authors’ Barrington yard. The plant is an important nectar and pollen source for many native bees, especially bumblebees and long-tongued bees. It is a host plant for several native moths and a nectar source for butterflies. The prickly pads escape herbivore browsing but the fruits provide a nutrient rich meal for wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and foxes. This native plant is rare and endangered in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Is it time to rethink the traditional lawn?
Spring is in the air, and so too are the noxious fumes and aural assault of overpowered lawn equipment. Bird song and children’s voices fill the air only to be abruptly halted by the roar of … more
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Best 2023 Tournament Team Photo was awarded to team ‘Defiant,’ led by Eugene Burger, with some nice fluke caught by young anglers. This year, the Block Island Tournament is July 27 and 28.
Block Island fishing tourney is getting bigger every year
I t’s not too early to sign up for one of the summer’s most popular fishing events. “We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing. Last year … more
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We’re approaching peak time for state budget debates
In a sure sign that the end of the General Assembly session is approaching, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has slated a budget caucus for Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. A … more
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A powerful story of one of the nation’s worst natural disasters
In 1934, a predatory dust storm carried windblown shards of the Great Plains over much of the nation. In Chicago, 12 million tons of dust fell. … more
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Finn Madden slides head first into the mud pit while participating in the Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger event, Sunday.
Hundreds try to tame Tough Tiger course at Hampden Meadows School
The cold wet weather on Sunday, May 19, could not dampen the spirits of those who participated in this year’s HMS Tough Tiger adventure race.   As usual, a very large crowd turned out … more
Barrington Town Council member Braxton Cloutier (right), shown during a previous FTM, serves as liaison to the DEI Committee. During the May 6 Council meeting, Cloutier said the Westerly Town Council offers a respectful speech statement prior to its public comment period. At left is Barrington Council member Kate Berard.
Barrington Council still hesitant to adopt ‘respectful speech’ statement
One member of the Barrington Town Council pushed pause on a request by the DEI Committee to include a “respectful speech” statement during Council meetings.   Another Council … more
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Jake Ignall fires a shot into the net during the first half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Eagles open early lead and roll to 18-7 win over Portsmouth
Colin Hope scored six goals and Jake Ignall tallied five as the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated Portsmouth 18-7 on Thursday, May 16.   Barrington took a 6-1 lead in the … more
The town is using $208,680 of ARPA funding and $66,071 from a streets and drainage bond to pay for the Kent Street tennis court improvements.
Barrington spending $250,000 to renovate Kent Street tennis courts
The Barrington Town Council recently signed off on a bid to renovate the Kent Street tennis courts.   At their May 6 meeting, Council members voted 3-0 to reallocate money from different … more
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Barrington Middle School eighth-graders Maggie Searles (left) and Georgia Gorfinkle will hold a fund-raiser at Barrington Beach on Saturday, May 18 to support children who have lost a parent. The money raised will go to Fleur de Lis camp, which offers a free week of camp to girls who have lost a parent.
Barrington friends raising money for a good cause
People are encouraged to bring the entire family to Barrington Town Beach this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of family fun, all while raising money for a great cause. Two … more
The view from Barrington Beach looking west toward Watson Avenue.
RISPCA: Dead dog found on Barrington beach had been shot
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who killed a dog that washed up on a Barrington … more
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