As Barrington officials begin to consider new ways to improve our recycling effort, it's important we don't forget one key element to a successful program: Make sure everything in the recycling bin … more

Town officials are offering a great opportunity to show your appreciation for living in Barrington: Volunteer for a board or commission. The Barrington Town Council is looking for volunteers to … more

It’s time the Rhode Island Interscholastic League levels the playing field.  For too long, public high school sports teams have been forced to play against private high school sports … more

Barrington taxpayers just emerged from last year's rather painful budget season, and it now appears we're headed for another one.  Last year officials asked Barrington residents to cover a … more

It has been difficult to find the good news lately. Divisive issues and tragic events have, at times, consumed local and national news coverage.  But there is good news out there. On … more

A day after 17 people were shot and killed at a Parkland, Fla., high school, a member of the Barrington School Committee said funding a full-time school resource officer position was not a priority … more

The Barrington School Committee conducts itself like the board of directors for a successful, multi-million-dollar corporation. In many ways, it is. The public schools (the corporation’s … more

Barrington residents did such a good job participating in the first round of the Solarize RI program that officials selected the town for a second turn.  In fact, three communities were … more

For two days this weekend, Barrington was alive with bright sun sparkling off the water, leaves glistening in fall hues, and soccer balls, soccer balls, soccer balls. For the first time in memory, … more

Gratitude and applause to those electric linemen who climbed up amidst the wires in frightful conditions these past few days. It’s work most of us can’t imagine. But National Grid’s … more