Primrose Hill School has a new principal.
On Wednesday morning, May 29, the district announced that Dawn August has been selected as the new Primrose Hill School Principal. Barrington …
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5/29/24
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A stack of printouts near the entrance to the Barrington High School gymnasium offered taxpayers a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) pertaining to the Watson Avenue development.
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By Josh Bickford
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5/28/24
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A group of Barrington High School students recently received honors at the state meet for National History Day held at CCRI.
Six BHS students from the History Club presented their …
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5/28/24
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‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah
Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/28/24
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Tuesday, May 28 is shaping up to be a busy day for Barrington High School spring sports teams.
Four playoff games or matches are scheduled for Tuesday, including the boys tennis semifinal …
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5/28/24
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The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown, 16-4, in a Division I playoff quarterfinal game on Friday, May 24. Barrington was scheduled to play against LaSalle in the …
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5/27/24
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The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team lost to Portsmouth 17-12 in the Division I quarterfinal playoff matchup on Thursday, May 23.
Captain Anna Lombardi led the Eagles (6-9 in the …
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5/27/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23.
Sophia …
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5/26/24
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The State Traffic Commission recently approved a series of safety upgrades for one Barrington road.
According to a press release from the Barrington Police Department, the State Traffic …
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5/24/24
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In 2013, gas cost about $3.60 per gallon, a dozen eggs cost about $2, and the combined school and municipal budgets in Barrington totaled $59.3 million.
Eleven years later, gas is about …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/24/24
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Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them.
Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same …
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By Scott Pickering
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5/24/24
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Postseason championships continue to pile up for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team.
On Sunday, May 19, the Eagles cruised to the Class B Championships, which were held at …
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5/23/24
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Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75.
Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town …
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5/23/24
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Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million.
Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/23/24
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On Friday, May 17, Barrington Police charged a 17-year-old Barrington girl with seven counts of receiving stolen goods, three counts of weapons other than firearms prohibited, mace used for other …
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5/22/24
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The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) for the Founder’s Trophy, which was held in Chicago last weekend.
Barrington …
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5/22/24
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Barrington School officials are proposing a $3.1 million increase for the proposed school budget.
The $3.1 million bump, if approved by voters at this year’s Financial Town Meeting, …
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5/22/24
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In what could be the last financial town meeting ever in Barrington, residents will be asked to approve a $65.8 million school budget, a $21.8 million municipal budget, and a $5 million bond.
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5/22/24
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Quinn Murphy belted a three-run homer in the first inning as Barrington swept its season series from Mount St. Charles by coasting to an 18-2 victory on Tuesday, May 21.
The Eagles (15-3) …
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5/22/24
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If Barrington’s athletic fields are important to you, I encourage you to attend the Financial Town Meeting (FTM) on Wednesday, May 22 at Barrington High School.
The FTM is your opportunity …
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5/22/24
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The entire community is invited to the Barrington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on Monday, May 27.
Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website (www.barrington.ri.gov) …
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5/22/24
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On Tuesday, May 14, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of West Warwick, 3-0. The scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-10.
Cam Kelley led the …
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5/22/24
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To the editor:
I am writing to encourage residents to attend the upcoming financial town meeting and ask that you vote "yes" to the new monastery plan. This plan has taken two years, multiple …
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5/22/24
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To the editor:
As Barrington prepares itself to vote for the most up-to-date 25 Watson Ave. plans, a view of the current rhythm of the location and its surrounding and updates from other Rhode …
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5/22/24
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To the editor:
There has been a great deal of talk around the Town of Barrington about a lack of field space for youth, on the one hand, and what to do with the monastery property on the other …
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5/22/24
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