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The scene inside a previous FTM in Barrington.
End of the FTM era in Barrington?
The Barrington Charter Review Commission reviewed the results of a resident survey, explored possible alternatives to the financial town meeting format, and has agreed on a possible new … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys track team competed in the Marathon Sports Winter Classic in Boston on Sunday. Pictured are (from left to right) Coach Bill Barrass, Bobby Wind, Jared Lesk, Ethan Knight, Chucky Potter, Ryan Martin, and Charly Potter.
Barrington track team celebrates strong performances
Members of Barrington High School boys indoor track team braved the storm on Sunday and competed at two separate meets — the Bryant University High School Throws Competition, and the debut of … more
A Barrington resident captured this photo of a local school bus trying to make morning pickups along a flooded-out Mathewson Road.
Storm and high tide swamp coastal Barrington
A hard-hitting storm dumped inches of rain on Barrington and the rest of the region on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, Jan. 9 and 10. The storm combined with a significant high-tide to … more
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Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases
With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more
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Barrington school administrators (from left to right) Paula Dillon, Mike Messore, Doug Fiore and Patrick Guthlein are pictured at a meeting last year. Dillon recently announced she will resign at the end of the school year.
Barrington’s assistant superintendent of schools is resigning
The Barrington School Department, already in the midst of a search for a new superintendent, will also need to replace its assistant superintendent.   On Thursday, Jan. 4, Paula Dillon … more
Barrington High School’s Henry Kelsey gets ready to score one of his three goals against the East Greenwich/Toll Gate team on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles skate past East Greenwich/Toll Gate
Henry Kelsey had a hat-trick and helped the Barrington High School boys hockey team defeat the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-op team, 5-1, on Thursday, Jan. 4. Kelsey opened the scoring with a … more
Barrington schools shine in RI Department of Education's Star Ratings
The Rhode Island Department of Education released its school accountability report last week, and the news was good for Barrington. Five Barrington schools earned five-star ratings, accounting … more
Barrington School Committee member Amanda Basse listens to people speak during the public comment period of the Jan. 4 meeting. Some people spoke about online posts shared by Basse.
Crowd debates whether Barrington official’s posts were antisemitic
The public comment period at the most recent Barrington School Committee meeting was dominated by people criticizing — and defending — committee member Amanda Basse for some of her social … more
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Matt Raffa, shown shooting a three-pointer during the second half of a previous game, scored a career-high 39 points against LaSalle Academy on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles storm back for overtime win against LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team trailed LaSalle Academy throughout the first half, but battled back for a 70-64 overtime win on Thursday night, Jan. 4. The Eagles, playing in … more
Search ramping up for Barrington’s next Superintendent of Schools
The search for Barrington’s next superintendent has started.   The firm that has partnered with the School Committee in conducting the search — Hazard, Young, Attea Associates … more
Members of the public fill the audience at Thursday night's School Committee meeting.
BHS graduation date decided — it’s on Sunday, June 9
Graduation is moving back to Sunday.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore made the announcement at the School Committee meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 4.   A … more
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RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
Barrington Police news: Raccoon spoils trap set for groundhog
Barrington Police responded to a number of calls last week, including one for a resident who went looking for a groundhog but instead found a raccoon.   On Friday, Dec. 29, a North Lake … more
Community survey will help Barrington develop strategic plan
The Barrington School Department is beginning the process to develop a new strategic plan, and one of the early steps is to conduct a survey. All members of the Barrington community are being … more
“He can’t hear from there.” — Sophia Melisaratos, during her protest in front of the Town Hall. Melisaratos was calling for the school department to address concerns she had shared about her son's issues at school. She initially held her protest in the middle of County Road, but police asked her to move to the sidewalk.
Barrington 2023: The year in quotes
Barrington news offered a little bit of everything in 2023 — union contract negotiations, lawsuits, and even disagreements over chalk-covered pickle ball courts.   And through it all, … more
Dog walkers in Barrington find man tied up in the woods
Barrington Police received a 911 call from a husband and wife who were walking their dog in Veterans Park on New Year’s Day at about 9 a.m. when they came across a man tied to a post.   … more
More than 100 people participated in the BBCA's New Year's Day Dip in the Bay.
Hundreds plunge with a purpose in Barrington
More than 100 residents — young and old — braved the chilly water at Barrington Beach while participating in the second annual Barrington Business and Community Association’s New … more
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 Schools’ AI policy: A step in the right direction
Is it perfect? No. But it’s better than nothing.   That was the message shared by Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley during a recent discussion about the guidelines … more
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Michael Lawrence runs out of the water as fast as he ran in while participating in last year's "New Years Day Dip in the Bay."
Plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day in Barrington
The Barrington Business and Community Association is hosting a polar plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day. The BBCA's annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at … more
Ryan Rigamonti goes in for a lay-up during the second half of Wednesday's game, against Tiverton.
Eagles blast Tigers in holiday tournament showdown
The Barrington High School boys basketball team overpowered Tiverton, 71-35, on the opening day of the East Bay holiday tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Barrington raced out to a 20-7 lead … more
The Coastal Resources Management Council recently ruled that the 1982 assent allowing public access along the sea wall near the Elm Lane right-of-way is valid and legal. The owners of a nearby property argued that the assent was never recorded into land evidence files and was unenforceable.
CRMC: Public access allowed on Barrington seawall
CRMC recently voted to maintain public access along the seawall near the end of Elm Lane in Barrington. During a hearing on Dec. 12, the Coastal Resources Management Council voted 5-2 to affirm … more
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Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Barrington Police charge Newport man with disorderly conduct
Barrington Police received multiple phone calls at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 for a man who was walking near traffic on the Wampanoag Trail near Primrose Hill Road. Officers responded … more
Barrington Police investigate ice-throwing incident and more
Barrington Police investigated a number of incidents last week: • On Saturday, Dec. 16, a Quincy Adams Road resident called police about 11 p.m. to report that someone was trying to … more
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