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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
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the upcoming FTM.
Council could vote on monastery property development question on Monday
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the … more
Barrington reverses contentious assessment policy
The new year brought a change to Barrington's approach to conducting property assessments.  Last year, Barrington Tax Assessor Michael Minardi adopted a new approach to conducting property … more
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There has been an increased police presence at Barrington High School this week.
Barrington officials respond to school threat, TikTok trend
Rising tensions over threats of school violence yielded a response from Barrington school officials late this week. On Thursday night, Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore sent … more
Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
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
Barrington School Committee member TJ Peck said it would be a loss for the community if the Town Council's proposed field improvements did not include upgrades at Barrington High School. Pictured here is the library field at BHS.
School Committee: Why does Council plan not include field upgrades at BHS?
The plan is not dead. But more details are needed. Barrington School Committee members shared that message regarding the Town Council’s proposal to build a synthetic turf field at the … more
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The property owner has pulled a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.
Barrington hoping to save castle from wrecking ball
Barrington officials are trying to save Belton Court. During the recent town council meeting, Barrington Town Solicitor Michael Ursillo said the town was planning to meet with the owners of the … more
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Rep. Jennifer Boylan
East Bay legislator submits gun safety bills
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … more
Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.
Historic day as RICC crowns club champions
The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more
Council approves use of ARPA money for office furniture
American Rescue Plan Act money continues to support expenditures in Barrington.   At the Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, the Council voted unanimously to approve the use of ARPA … more
Rescuers searching Barrington coastline for missing kayaker
First responders were searching the waters off Barrington Beach for a missing kayaker on Sunday night, Feb. 25. According to a source, the missing kayaker is out of Warwick, and the Barrington … more
This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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Virus cases continue to rise in RI: April 2 town-by-town numbers
On a day that saw 91 new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, for a total of 657, cases in East Bay towns continue to rise as well. The Thursday, April 2, town-by town numbers, as reported by the RI … more
Barrington households carry a tax burden that is, on average, 12 percent higher than the next closest community. Pictured are taxpayers voting at last year’s financial town meeting on whether to purchase the Carmelite Monastery property.
Lack of diversity drives Barrington's top tax bills
The residents of Barrington are used to superlatives. Best public schools in the state. Great place to live. Beautiful coastline. They can add another – highest household tax burden in Rhode … more
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Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program
Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more
The Walker Farm improvements include regrading the road and parking area. Walker Farm will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, Nov. 14.
Barrington's Walker Farm will be closed starting Nov. 14
Walker Farm will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, Nov. 14.  A Barrington official said recently that the area will be closed in order to accommodate for the final phase of road … more
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FLM FWD officials hold a production meeting in the BMS auditorium.
FLM FWD festival coming to BMS auditorium
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Barrington Middle School’s state-of-the-art auditorium will host one of its first community events — the second annual FLM FWD International Empathy Film Festival. … more
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell speaks about a motion during the financial town meeting on May 24.
Barrington residents push back against town's solar lease
Barrington residents convinced a town official to withdraw a motion that would have entered the town into a long-term lease with a solar installation company.   Concerns about the lease … more
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Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class pose for a photo with Ben Orent, while he sits on a rowing machine. Students in the class designed and built special handles that make it possible for Orent to use the rowing machine.
In Barrington, STEAM assignment impacts student’s life
A class assignment turned into something special at Barrington Middle School. Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class recently designed and then built a device that helps a … more
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