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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
Police: Barrington teens shine laser pointer into night sky
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 … more
Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments
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, … more
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Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.
The food network is hard at work
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 … more
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Vacate notice extended for park squatters in Barrington
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 … more
Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a group photo. The team recently won the math state championship — its 21st in the last 24 years.
Another state championship for BHS math team!
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 … more
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Barrington resident Ann Strong asked what the administrative costs would be for the battery-powered lawn equipment rebate program.
Barrington voters approve $250 rebate for electric leaf blowers
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 … more
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The Barrington Town Council is considering retiring the current banners located on the light poles downtown.
Council considers saying ‘bye bye’ to business banners
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 … more
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Dr. Heidi Lane, describing the West Bank plan from the Oslo Accords.
Learning and sharing about Israel and the Middle East
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 … more
Barrington football team preps for state championship game
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 … more
Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."
Barrington High School students win art awards
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 … more
Barrington budget: Spend, spend, spend
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 … more
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Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.
BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees
Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more
Zeynep Toprak cooks sandwiches on a turkish grill at the PitaPocket tent during the Barrington Street Fair on Sunday afternoon.
Photos: Barrington Street Fair draws a big crowd
The first-ever Barrington Street Fair took place on Wood Avenue on Sunday, July 17, and drew a large crowd.  Organized by the Barrington Business and Community Association, the street fair … more
The district is looking for a new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Search starts for new principal at Barrington elementary school
Barrington is looking for a new elementary school principal.   Officials announced earlier this month that Coleen Smith had resigned. Smith served as Primrose Hill School Principal last … more
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Barrington High School’s SAT scores are tops in Rhode Island
Barrington High School students can celebrate another strong year for SAT scores. Local students saw their SAT results increase from a year earlier. The BHS average scores on the SAT math and … more
Jacob Brier's amendment would serve as an early step toward purchasing the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue in Barrington
Amendments call for more spending in Barrington
Barrington residents will be asked to decide on at least three amendments at the June 16 financial town meeting. Four members of the Barrington Town Council filed one of the amendments — … more
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