Officials say the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks will be open on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27.
The new coffee shop opened earlier this month, on Feb. 9, but the drive-through lane, …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/26/24
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Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/2/22
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The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/12/22
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Barrington residents and non-residents alike can look forward to a new farmer’s market in town this summer.
The farmer’s market will be held at St. John’s Church on Thursdays, …
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5/30/22
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Questions: What should the town do with the Carmelite Monastery property? Please be specific
Kate Berard (D) — “To review what, if any, portion the town should retain: we have …
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9/21/22
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PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast …
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3/13/23
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George Voutes was looking for an audience.
The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/3/23
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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 …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/1/24
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Question: What steps, if any, could Barrington High School take to better prepare students for college and/or career?
Rudy Seber (D) — “As a grateful BHS alumnus, I would work with …
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10/6/22
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Will it be developed for housing?
Will it be turned into a school?
Or will the former Carmelite Monastery property continue to sit vacant?
The future of the town-owned property …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/13/23
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On Wednesday, June 7, Barrington Police investigated some graffiti written in blue chalk on a section of curb outside Barrington Middle School. The graffiti said “No Blacks!”
Police …
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6/13/23
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Paige Barbour was hoping the town’s FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the former Carmelite monastery property would clear up some of the uncertainty about the seven-acre parcel located on …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/22/23
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Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row?
Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.
“I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/24/24
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals.
The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against …
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3/16/24
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A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky.
The officer …
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1/13/20
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Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week.
The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/29/20
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Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/6/22
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Barrington Police are giving the homeless people living in Veterans Park a little more time to move out.
On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked through the woods behind …
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4/3/23
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The BHS math team has done it again.
Earlier this month, Barrington High School outscored teams from across Rhode Island and captured the math state championship.
It was …
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By Josh Bickford
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4/25/23
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Barrington taxpayers should expect a new town-run rebate program for any residents who purchase battery-powered leaf blowers and/or weed-whackers.
Toward the end of the May 24 financial …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/31/23
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Is it time to “retire” the banners hanging from the light poles on County Road?
Carl Kustell thinks so.
During the meeting in September, the Barrington Town Council …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/23/23
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Nearly 100 people filled the sanctuary at Temple Habonim — Barrington’s only Jewish institution — on Oct. 26, for a presentation by Dr. Heidi Lane, a professor at the US Naval War …
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11/1/23
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The Barrington High School football team will play against Cumberland in the Division II state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 18, at noon, at Cranston Stadium.
Team supporters are planning …
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11/16/23
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More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards.
The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through …
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1/29/20
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Stephen Primiano has found a simple way to describe Barrington’s budget this year: The tax levy is going down, but spending is going up.
The chairman of the town’s Committee on …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/10/21
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