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Barrington Town Council recently voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure of $1,000 for a town seal design contest.
Barrington to hold town seal redesign contest
Barrington will hold a special contest to redesign the town seal. At the April 3 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure of $1,000 for a town seal … more
Rhode Island Energy crews work to repair lines after a pole fire in Barrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire atop utility pole snarls traffic in downtown Barrington
A utility pole caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, and knocked out power to sections of Barrington. The pole was located on County Road just west of the intersection with Mathewson … more
Barrington man injured during car vs. scooter crash
A 27-year-old Barrington man suffered injuries when the electric scooter he was riding collided with a vehicle turning onto County Road from New Meadow Road last Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 26. … more
The Barrington Charter Review Commission is exploring alternatives to the FTM.
Barrington's Charter Review Commission digs into FTM alternatives
The Barrington Charter Review Commission recently invited Michael Marcello, Esq. to provide background information about other Rhode Island towns that have recently changed from a Financial Town … more
Barrington High School's Caroline Livingston runs a step behind LaSalle's Kayle Armitage during the state cross country meet on Saturday.
Barrington girls run to second place finish at state meet
The Barrington High School girls cross country team finish second at states, losing by just one point to East Greenwich, 76-77. The race was held Sunday at Ponaganset. Caroline Livingston led the … more
Water authority proposes another rate increase
Bristol County Water Authority customers should expect rate increases each year for the next 10 years, starting with a proposed 5 percent increase this year. BCWA Executive Director Pam Marchand … more
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There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.
Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs
The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14.  The parade will … more
DEI policy goal: Make all students feel sense of belonging
What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families? Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct … more
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Crews make improvements to the bike path bridge detours. The 2022 federal Appropriations bill includes $5 million for the bike path bridges.
Federal government kicking in $5 million for bike path bridges
Funding for the East Bay Bike Path bridges has made its way into the 2022 Appropriations bill that was recently unveiled by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.   Senator Jack Reed, a … more
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Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.
Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan
On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more
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Betty Genetti (center, holding Happy sign) celebrates her 100th birthday with her family on Sunday afternoon.
A big birthday for a longtime Barrington resident
Staying active? Keeping a garden? Eating turnips and Brussels sprouts? Betty Genetti laughed a bit when asked if there was a secret to her longevity — the longtime Barrington … more
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According to the Barrington High School student handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during class time “unless authorized by the teacher.”
Temptation, distraction and cell phone use
It’s a Friday morning at Barrington High School and the class is engaging in a group discussion — several students are working on their Chromebooks, some are speaking with the teacher, … more
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Barrington resident Thomas Rimoshytus, shown at a previous town meeting, has filed an amendment calling for a new account dedicated to the reconstruction/maintenance of the grass recreation fields.
Barrington FTM motion: Create fields account and fund it with $1.5M
Barrington’s annual Financial Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24 inside the Barrington High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.   Barrington … more
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed school construction.
Barrington officials will discuss proposed school building construction
The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed construction. The next meeting is set for … more
The Barrington High School gym floor was installed in 1955 when the school was built. The bleachers were installed in the 1980s.
Barrington High School teams are good, but the fields and facilities are not
The message from the high school’s director of athletics was clear: BHS sports fields are overused, overwhelmed and need some help. During a special presentation at the Jan. 18 School … more
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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
Barrington resident Rachelle Zani pleads with members of the school committee about problems with the school transportation system in town during the meeting last Thursday night.
Barrington parents on busing issue: ‘This is ridiculous’
For more than a month, Barrington resident Liz Clare has asked officials to allow one of her sons to ride a bus to the middle school each day. She said his commute to school is long and dangerous, … more
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This Fessenden Road home sold recently for $4.75 million. It sits on more than two acres of land overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Barrington home overlooking the beach sells for $4.75 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of a Fessenden Road for $4.75 million.   This new waterfront construction sits on more than two acres of land along Barrington Beach. … more
Barrington officials learned recently that it will likely cost tens of millions of dollars to renovate or repair Belton Court mansion, shown.
Price skyrockets for Belton Court renovation
The cost to repair, renovate or rehab the Belton Court mansion on the former Zion Bible College property is in the tens of millions of dollars. And that price, said Barrington Town Manager Phil … more
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The 12 Days of Christmas Eve, starring Kelsey Grammer, was written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue. It premiers Saturday night.
Barrington native's scripts become Lifetime holiday movies
Three movies written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue are being aired on the Lifetime network over the Thanksgiving weekend. • “Sugar and Spice” was re-broadcast on … more
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore speaks to the crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Barrington Middle School. Messore will retire at the end of the school year.
Barrington Superintendent of Schools is retiring
Mike Messore is retiring.   The longtime district employee will retire from his post as Barrington Superintendent of Schools at the end of the fiscal year.   In a recent email to … more
Police seize guns from Barrington home following 911 call
Barrington Police received a 911 call at about 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, regarding a suspicious condition at a Sowams area home — the caller told police his father would not turn over his … more
Members of the Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently dropped off more than 1,000 cans of soup at Tap-In. The HMS community collected the food donations with an event called “SOUPerbowl.”
Barrington students make a difference with ‘SOUPerbowl’
The Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently hosted the school’s first ever SOUPerbowl.   The event, which coincided with the NFL Super Bowl, featured students collecting cans … more
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