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Barrington resident David Onik (right) is shown during his arraignment on Sept. 13. He is facing additional charges.

Barrington residents involved in Newport brawl facing additional charges

Barrington’s Rachel Onik is facing two additional charges stemming from a brawl with police officers in Newport last month. According to the multiple media outlets, Newport Police … more

10/20/23

Mike D’Ambra (left) and his father, Gary, stand in a section of woods that the D’Ambra family recently donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.

Land donation expands nature preserve in Barrington

There is a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. … more

5/5/24

Food is available to Barrington residents in need.

Food available for Barrington residents in need

Help is available for residents in need. Any Barrington residents facing an emergency and needing food should call the Town of Barrington's coronavirus hotline at 401-247-1900 ext. … more

4/3/20

The Barrington Town Council recently created a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town and started it with $500,000.

Barrington Town Council establishes fund for affordable housing

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the creation of a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town. The council also voted to put $500,000 into the fund. Barrington Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/18/21

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

The Barrington Town Council has asked the town’s Resilience and Energy Committee to explore the idea of installing solar panels atop some of the capped landfills. Pictured is the capped landfill on Upland Way.

Council news: Town to explore putting solar panels on capped landfills

Former landfills in Barrington could be home to solar fields in the future. During the Oct. 4 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously in favor of having the town’s … more

10/14/21

Should Barrington allow the sale of recreational marijuana?

The Barrington Town Council is encouraging the public to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 31 to provide feedback on whether the sale of recreational cannabis should be permitted in … more

5/29/22

Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.

Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August

Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week. The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/2/23

Orange traffic cones block the entrance and exit for the new Starbucks drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping Center. Officials said the drive-through lane was expected to open on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

After a short delay, drive-through lane expected to open

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, … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/26/24

Barrington Firefighters spray water onto a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday morning, May 2.

Video: Fire department responds to gas leak in Barrington neighborhood

The Barrington Fire Department responded to a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. According to residents in that neighborhood, a contractor was attempting to connect a … more

5/6/24

Barrington Police News: Electric fence zaps dog, kids ride office chair, and more

Barrington Police responded to a variety of calls last week, including one that involved teenagers riding an office chair into traffic on Maple Avenue. On Wednesday, May 8, … more

5/15/24

The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.

The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes

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, … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/2/22

The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.

Making history, from Newport to Bermuda

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. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

Farmer’s markets planned for this summer in Barrington

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, … more

5/30/22

Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.

Ask the candidates: 'What should Barrington do with the Monastery?'

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 … more

9/21/22

State announces response plans as winter storm looms

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 … more

3/13/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.

Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers

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 … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/23

Caps fly into the air following a recent graduation ceremony at Barrington High School.

BHS track standouts forced to decide: Graduation or regional championships

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 … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/1/24

Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia (right) congratulates Barrington SRO Joel Saccoccio after he received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award.

Barrington School Resource Officer honored with leadership award

Barrington School Resource Officer Joel Saccoccio recently received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award, which recognizes an SRO that has made a specific and significant contribution to their … more

5/6/24

Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.

Ask the candidates: How can we better prepare BHS students for college/career?

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 … more

10/6/22

The Planning Board recently reviewed development plans for the monastery. One of the plans calls for keeping the monastery building vacant and developing housing around it, while the second plan calls for the monastery to be demolished and housing to be built on the property.

What’s next for Carmelite Monastery property in Barrington?

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 … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/13/23

Police: Graffiti was ‘an activist statement’ not hate crime

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 … more

6/13/23

Paige Barbour, shown speaking at an earlier meeting focused on the monastery property, questioned some of the information provided in the town’s FAQ document.

Barrington resident has questions about monastery FAQ document

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 … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/22/23

Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.

Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start

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 … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/24/24

Barrington Coach Stephen Lenz encourages his team during a timeout in the State Semifinals. Barrington led 25-15 and went on to win, 44-29.

Barrington girls overpower Bengals and will play in State Tournament finals

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 … more

3/16/24