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Members of the Barrington UVC said the Black Lives Matter flag should not be flown above the veterans memorial or share same flag pole as the US flag.

Barrington veterans call to 'Keep Politics off the Pole'

There are new lawn signs sprouting up around Barrington, but they do not promote a candidate. Created by the Barrington United Veterans Council, the signs share this message: "Keep Politics off … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/13/20

Volunteers move items out of Tap-In's headquarters in the Peck Center building in April. In October, the agency will re-locate back to the Peck Center after operating out of the Barrington Presbyterian Church for six months.

Tap-In needs volunteers for its renovated space

Tap-In is moving back into its Peck Center location early next month, and will need more volunteers when it does so. The all-volunteer organization which provides goods and services to people in … more

10/2/20

Barrington schools, town receive 'Take It Outside' grants

Barrington Public Schools and the municipal government received nearly $100,000 in grant money from the state recently, as part of the "Take It Outside" program. Rhode Island Governor Gina … more

10/2/20

Barrington Town Council candidates (from left to right) Annelise Conway, Rob Humm, Carl Kustell and John Alessandro.

Council candidates differ on location of Black Lives Matter flag

Candidates for Barrington Town Council shared their opinions regarding the location of the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole in Barrington. In the first installment of the … more

10/1/20

BCWA Executive Director Pamela Marchand addresses the public at a press conference held shortly after the discovery of a leak in the East Bay Pipeline in April 2019.

Marchand retiring as head of BCWA

Bristol County Water Authority Executive Director Pamela Marchand will retire when her current contract expires at the end of February. Ms. Marchand, a Providence water supply engineer who was … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/1/20

A large board rests upon a folding table found at the makeshift campsite.

Makeshift campsite in Barrington woods dismantled

The Barrington Department of Public Works removed a couch, table and piles of litter from a makeshift campsite that someone had built in the woods behind the YMCA. A resident who was going for a … more

9/30/20

With power out, some BHS students leave school early

A power outage in Barrington resulted in a delayed start for the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The electricity went out at about 7:30 a.m., and officials at the high school decided to keep … more

9/30/20

Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council (from left to right) Paul Dulchinos, Bill Groves, Joe Macrae, Al Girard and Luigi Carusi, stand in front of the town's Honor Roll on Monday afternoon. The Barrington UVC will hold a rally on Oct. 5 to protest the town's decision to fly "private/political" flags on the town hall flag pole above the veterans memorial.

Veterans plan rally, call for an apolitical flag policy

The Barrington United Veterans Council will hold a rally to protest the town's decision to fly "private/political" flags on the town hall flag pole above the veterans memorial. The rally will be … more

9/30/20

Gabe, Lucas and Sam Tanous (from left to right) pose for a photo outside one of the fields at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Barrington family shares baseball talents

Arguably Tom Tanous and his three sons could be classified as Barrington’s “First Family of Baseball.” Tom is the New York Mets Vice President of International and Amateur … more

By MIKE SCANDURA | 9/29/20

Attorney for Dr. Gordon lodges police complaint against neighbor

The attorney for Dr. Richard Gordon called Barrington Police on Friday morning, Sept. 18, and reported an alleged issue involving his client's neighbor. The attorney told police that his client's … more

9/25/20

Barrington High School's fall sports team kicked off the season with practices on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Kate Robertson, shown hitting a shot, played a challenge match against teammate Caroline Maher. Kate and Caroline are two of the Eagles' top players.

Barrington tennis team practices in full swing

A number of the Barrington High School fall sports teams officially began practice earlier this week. Teams must adhere to a series of new rules and restrictions. more

9/25/20

The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m., in front of the Barrington Congregational Church.

Black Lives Matter vigil set for Sunday

The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The vigil will be held in front of Barrington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. People are … more

9/24/20

Adele Carlson (left) and her husband Gerald (right) present Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore with one of the air purifiers. The Carlsons donated 10 air purifier units to the school department recently.

Barrington school supporters donate the gift of clean air

Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community. She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/24/20

The four candidates for Barrington Town Council pose for a photo outside Barrington Town Hall. They are (from left to right) Rob Humm, John Alessandro, Annelise Conway and Carl Kustell.

Meet the town council contenders

The candidates for Barrington Town Council are focused on a variety of issues and priorities, ranging from repairing the East Bay Bike Path to ensuring that Barrington remains accessible to people of … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/23/20

Barrington High School student tests positive for COVID-19

Barrington High School officials confirmed that a freshman at the school has tested positive for Covid-19. BHS Principal Joe Hurley sent an email to parents of all high school students on Tuesday … more

9/22/20

Barrington native Ashley Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus — which helps students with their executive functioning skills.

Barrington native creates a tool for student success

Barrington native Ashley Daugherty is trying to help students. A school psychologist in Boston Public Schools, Ms. Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/20

Silent lunches? Superintendent says there's no lack of socializing

School lunches may be silent, but students are still socializing throughout the day, said the top Barrington school official. Barrington Superintendent Michael Messore said he has received some … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/18/20

Student volunteers Laura Culligan (left) and Lily Redmond cover seedlings for the winter while working on the farm.

Another strong season for Barrington Farm School

It has been a busy summer season at the Barrington Farm School. The volunteer run farm located near the intersection of Federal Avenue and Middle Highway launched new programs, harvested … more

9/17/20

Barrington residents participate in a prior year's Veterans Day ceremony. The Barrington UVC said it will likely relocate this year's event away from the veterans memorial "if the Town Council continues to fly unofficial political banners over our memorial."

Veterans Day event may be moving away from BLM flag

The annual Veterans Day ceremony in Barrington will probably be moved to a new location this year. A day after the Barrington United Veterans Council's was rebuffed in its request to the town … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/17/20

Chris Deltoro gives his daughter, Bella, a hug before she heads into class at Sowams School.

Welcome back! Barrington students return to school

Barrington students returned to school on Monday morning, Sept. 14, after a six-month absence from the school buildings. Students in grades K through 6, as well as high school freshmen were back … more

9/16/20

In a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the council chose to keep flying the Black Lives Matter flag on the Barrington Town Hall flag pole indefinitely.

Black Lives Matter flag will keep flying in Barrington

Members of the Barrington Town Council pledged their allegiance to the Black Lives Matter flag during a lengthy meeting on Monday night, Sept. 14. In a 5-0 vote, the council chose to keep flying … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/15/20

Barrington Middle School cross country and track coach Larson Gunness (right) is shown leading a summer running program practice in 2019.

Middle school fall sports postponed

Larson Gunness is hoping to come up with a "Plan B." The coach of the Barrington Middle School track and cross country teams is scrambling to find some way to allow student-athletes an … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/14/20

Barrington resident requests town fly 'Back the Blue' flag

A few days after the town manager raised the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole, a longtime Barrington resident requested the town also fly the "Back the Blue" flag. Tom … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/3/20

Jacqueline Jayne applied for and received a zoning variance and a special use permit to construct a home on the land at 0 Seabrook Court, and also received CRMC approval. But the town has not issued her a building permit yet.

A street divided: A land dispute in Barrington

A complex property dispute in a quiet Hampden Meadows neighborhood has led to multiple lawsuits and questions about town procedures and protocols. Did the town properly notify abutters about a … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/2/20

The Black Lives Matter flag flies on the pole outside Barrington Town Hall.

Town manager flies Black Lives Matter flag at town hall

Late last week, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha decided to hoist the Black Lives Matter flag on the Town Hall flag pole. Mr. Cunha said he was anticipating a rally to be held on the town hall … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/1/20