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Town seeking candidates for Heritage Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate someone for the Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame's inaugural class is quickly approaching. The Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame, which was recently established in an … more
Longtime Barrington resident Relly Weltman enjoyed the opportunity of working with her daughter on the children's book "One IMPECCABLE Ponytail" but at times found the work a bit challenging.
'Remarkable Relly' and the 'Impeccable Ponytail'
Many years ago, when Alica and her mother Relly would go to Newport Creamery for lunch, Relly would doodle on the placemats and beautiful pictures would come to life. Tiny little people and charming … more
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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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The Holy Angels Church "Lessons and Carols" Concert will be a featured event on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m.
Christmas concert at Holy Angels is on Sunday
Songs of the season will fill the interior of Holy Angels Church on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m., in what promises to be an evening that the entire family can enjoy. Under the direction of Nicholas … more
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Barrington's Emma Marvelli stands beside one of the new trees planted at the Woods Pond property this fall. Emma shared news of the tree planting effort, which was part of her Girl Scout Silver Award community service project.
Barrington student 'speaks for the trees'
Emma Marvelli channeled the Lorax when speaking to the town council at its November meeting.  The Barrington High School freshman told members of the council about her Girl Scout Silver … more
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Students in the Hampden Meadows School YMCA After-school enrichment program show off their new blue hats. The hats are part of the Hat Not Hate program, which works to eradicate bullying.
Students support 'Hat Not Hate' program
Can knitting really stop children from getting bullied?  Maybe not, but thanks to the handiwork of many local knitters, children at the Hampden Meadows School YMCA After-school enrichment … more
Barrington Police: FedEx driver reports possible porch pirate
A FedEx delivery driver contacted Barrington Police on Friday, Dec. 6, after spotting a suspicious vehicle in West Barrington. The driver told police it appeared the truck was following the … more
Barrington High School junior Casey Lambert recently tallied her 1,000th career assist in volleyball.
BHS volleyball player reaches milestone
Casey Lambert tallied her 1,000th career assist for the Barrington High School volleyball team this fall. That milestone was made even more impressive by the fact that Casey reached that mark in … more
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Barrington schools refuse to release any records of legal services
Barrington school officials have refused to release any details about what they have spent on legal services to fight a lengthy battle with the family of a middle school student who was improperly … more
Barrington to apply for grant to build pavilion at tennis courts
The town may build a new shade structure at the tennis courts across from the high school. At the Dec. 2 council meeting, members approved a motion to apply for a grant to build a … more
A Nov. 25 letter from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Office of Compliance and Inspection states that Barrington failed to comply with two conditions of the Kent Street Pond phragmite removal permit.
DEM: Barrington failed to comply with pond permit
DEM recently determined that Barrington officials failed to comply with the permit they had to remove invasive weeds from Kent Street Pond. A Nov. 25 letter from Rhode Island Department of … more
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Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said town officials had no control over the recent closing of the BP gas station on County Road.
Town manager: Barrington did not force BP station to close
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha wants residents to know that the local government did not force the BP gas station on County Road to close down.  "We support all local businesses," said Mr. … more
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Barrington Police investigating hit and run accident
A woman driving south on New Meadow Road at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, called police another vehicle pulled out of Christine Drive, slammed into her car and pushed it off the road into some … more
How do you feel about the new start and end times for Barrington Public Schools?
What do you think about the new school start times?
The Barrington Public School Superintendent’s School Scheduling Task Force has created a survey to learn about parents', teachers' and students' experiences with the new change in the … more
BCWA customers surprised as bills skyrocket due to glitch
Jacqueline Waterman said she literally had a panic attack when she opened her dad’s bill water bill last week. Ms. Waterman, who lives in Maine but has power of attorney for her father, an … more
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Barrington teachers contract not released yet
Details of the agreement between the Barrington School Committee and NEA-Barrington teachers union are still unclear, as the new contract has not been released to the public yet.  Barrington … more
Daniel Shea stands beside bins of the Halloween candy he collected and then later donated to Amos House.
Huge Halloween haul donated to Amos House
Barrington's Daniel Shea recently collected 3,370 pieces of Halloween candy and donated it all to his school candy collection for Amos House, which is the state's largest soup kitchen. Daniel, a … more
Barrington senior Owen Hackett celebrates after the game.
Eagles devour Huskies, 22-6, in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry
Barrington beat Mt. Hope 22-6, in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Barrington on Thursday morning. The now Eagles have an 18-9 series lead over the Huskies. more
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Warren volunteers feed nearly 400 on Thanksgiving
A fleet of volunteers and a fleet of cars delivered nearly 400 meals to the needy Thanksgiving afternoon, running the operation out of St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Warren. The volunteers, led by … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the 90-year-old span.
Can bridge barriers save lives?
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
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Barrington Police: Woman thought boy on bike was her son
The woman who hollered out at a Barrington boy to "Get in the car" actually thought she was speaking to her son, said local police. On Monday, Nov. 18, an 11-year-old boy told police that he was … more
Barrington High School students participate in the recent homecoming event.
BHS community shares good and bad of new schedules
For more than a month, those involved with Barrington public schools have been adjusting to the change in school schedules. Everyone, from students and their parents, to coaches and teachers, has … more
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Council supports town joining 'lifetime contracts' lawsuit
More than a dozen cities and towns in Rhode Island recently filed a lawsuit in opposition to the state's "lifetime contracts law." The legislation, which was signed by Governor Gina Raimondo in … more
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Wendy and Ken Wajda stand outside their BP gas station and repair shop on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. A day later, a plan was filed to turn that gas station property into a new Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-through lane.
Plan filed for new Starbucks in Barrington at site of BP gas station
A preliminary plan filed Friday morning, Nov. 22, at Barrington Town Hall calls for the construction of a new Starbucks coffee shop to be built on the site currently home to the BP gas station and an … more
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Police: Barrington girl reports alleged stalker
A Barrington girl told police that she has twice been approached by a man driving a black SUV. On Thursday, Nov. 7, the 13-year-old girl was allegedly approached by the man while she was walking … more
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