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The Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-0 to approve a $249,750 bid that will pay for a renovated tennis court, basketball court, and four dedicated pickle ball courts at Chianese Park.
New pickle ball courts are coming soon to Barrington Park
The Barrington Town Council recently approved a bid that will pave the way for some major improvements at Chianese Park.   At its meeting in early April, the Council voted 4-0 to approve a … more
Bristol's Fourth – What You Need to Know
Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade. Here's some of what you need to know if you're … more
Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (center) stands with members of the Barrington Police Department after sharing her first-person account of “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass) in 1938 Germany. BPD Chief Michael Correia (left) helped organize the recent event.
Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank.  The meme was met … more
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A recent report on the Carmelite Monastery property recommends "that serious consideration be given to demolishing the building and permitting increased residential density on the site in order to permit a financially viable development and a return of the town’s acquisition investment."
Report: Monastery must go for project to make money
The Town of Barrington released a site development report on Monday, Sept. 12 for the former Carmelite Monastery, which states that preserving the monastery as part of the project would provide a … more
Barrington's AJ DiOrio breaks free for a long run against Mt. Hope on Thanksgiving.
Eagles coach: 'I think we should have been in the playoffs'
The Barrington High School football team scored four touchdowns during an eight minute span and rolled to a 41-13 victory over Mt. Hope on Thanksgiving Day.   The Huskies and Eagles … more
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State: All six Barrington schools earn 5-star ranking
Barrington schools have another reason to celebrate this holiday season. Late last week, the Rhode Island Department of Education released a report that gave all six Barrington Public Schools the … more
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Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts makes a Portsmouth defender miss during the Eagles' 40-6 win on Friday night.
Barrington High School football team defeats Portsmouth 40-6
The fans in the bleachers begged to see Barrington’s vaunted passing attack.   “Throw the ball!” shouted the student section.   But BHS Coach Sandy Gorham had a … more
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The Barrington Police Department is purchasing this 22-foot center console Cobia for the harbor patrol.
New used boat coming to Barrington Harbor Patrol
The Barrington Town Council approved the purchase of a new, used harbor patrol boat during the April 5 meeting. Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo requested approval for the purchase, … more
Rev. Eric Silva, assistant pastor at St. Luke Church, has been placed on administrative leave following concerns raised by parents of students at Immaculate Conception Regional Catholic School and St. Luke School regarding questions he asked students while they were in confession.
St. Luke’s priest put on leave following ‘errors in pastoral judgment’
The assistant pastor at St. Luke Church in Barrington has been removed from his duties for “errors in pastoral judgment.” According to a press release from the Diocese of Providence, … more
Police investigating car break-ins in Barrington
Barrington Police received reports of car break-ins early Thursday morning, May 26. Residents on Deep Meadow Lane, a street that runs close to the Barrington-Swansea line, called police at about … more
A large crowd attended last year’s tree lighting event at the Barrington Town Hall. This year’s festivities will include games, musical presentations and a special visit from Santa Claus.
All are welcome to Barrington's tree lighting this Saturday
The Barrington Tree Lighting event will be held outside Barrington Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3. The festivities will kick off with cooking decorating from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and snowman bowling and … more
New District 32 State Senator Pam Lauria is a native of East Providence, who now resides in Barrington representing those two municipalities as well as Bristol.
Rookies Lauria, Britto receive initial state senate committee assignments
PROVIDENCE — State Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) recently announced the committee assignments for the Upper Chamber of the General Assembly, … more
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Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Officials celebrate the completion of the renovation of Owing Stone Academic Center.
St. Andrew’s School renovates academic center
St. Andrew’s School celebrated the completion of the renovation of the Owing Stone Academic Center with a recent special ribbon cutting event.   The project included a renovation of … more
Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
Barrington High School’s Caroline McConaghy controls the ball toward the net under the pressure of a Cranston West opponent.
Barrington girls headed to state championship game
Barrington High School opened a 20-3 lead against Cranston West in the first quarter and never looked back, rolling to a 53-31 victory in the Division I girls basketball semifinals on Thursday … more
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Work as a school lunch monitor and you’re eligible for a vaccination
The Barrington School Department is looking for people to work as lunch monitors at Barrington Middle School and Barrington High School. The additional staffing is needed as students in those schools … more
Barrington High School held a special event last week, as seven student-athletes signed their collegiate letters of intent.
Seven BHS student-athletes sign letters of intent
Barrington High School held a special event last week, as seven student-athletes signed their collegiate letters of intent. The student-athletes are Mady Calhoun (Brown University, basketball), … more
Barrington Police investigating alleged assault at elementary school
Barrington Police are investigating incidents with ties to local private and public schools. The incidents are unrelated.   On Monday, May 2, officials at a private school in Barrington … more
Adam Gorman maneuvers the puck past an East Greenwich defender.
Eagles skate past Skippers, fall to Avengers
The Barrington High School boys hockey team had a busy week going 1-2 last week beating North Kingstown 9-1 and losing a couple of nail-biters, first to Xavier High School (Conn.) 3-2 and then to … more
Violet Gagliano reaches for a pass during the first half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
‘Hungry and humble’ Eagles move to 5-2
They are 5-2. They are working hard. And they are still focused on improvement. Barrington High School girls lacrosse coach Andy Soutter said his team has been doing well so far this season, but … more
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Barrington man claims he was assaulted in Warren
A Barrington man is claiming he was assaulted in Warren, but details of the incident are limited.  Barrington Police received a 911 call from the man, a 41-year-old Barrington resident, at … more
Barrington High School earns spot on AP Honor Roll
Good news — Barrington High School made the AP School Honor Roll and earned “Gold” distinction this year.   The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll selections were … more
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“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
Barrington High School’s Matthew Zimmerman (right) throws Hendricken’s Hunter Hennessey in a match during the state wrestling tournament. Zimmerman defeated Hennessey and four other competitors and powered to a third place finish in the 215-pound weight class.
Eagles battle at state wrestling tournament
Matthew Zimmerman and James Rocco paced the Barrington High School wrestling team at the state championship wrestling tournament last weekend.   Zimmerman, competing in the 215-pound weight … more
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