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Student volunteers Laura Culligan (left) and Lily Redmond cover seedlings for the winter while working on the farm.
Another strong season for Barrington Farm School
It has been a busy summer season at the Barrington Farm School. The volunteer run farm located near the intersection of Federal Avenue and Middle Highway launched new programs, harvested … more
Barrington residents participate in a prior year's Veterans Day ceremony. The Barrington UVC said it will likely relocate this year's event away from the veterans memorial "if the Town Council continues to fly unofficial political banners over our memorial."
Veterans Day event may be moving away from BLM flag
The annual Veterans Day ceremony in Barrington will probably be moved to a new location this year. A day after the Barrington United Veterans Council's was rebuffed in its request to the town … more
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Chris Deltoro gives his daughter, Bella, a hug before she heads into class at Sowams School.
Welcome back! Barrington students return to school
Barrington students returned to school on Monday morning, Sept. 14, after a six-month absence from the school buildings. Students in grades K through 6, as well as high school freshmen were back … more
In a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the council chose to keep flying the Black Lives Matter flag on the Barrington Town Hall flag pole indefinitely.
Black Lives Matter flag will keep flying in Barrington
Members of the Barrington Town Council pledged their allegiance to the Black Lives Matter flag during a lengthy meeting on Monday night, Sept. 14. In a 5-0 vote, the council chose to keep flying … more
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Barrington Middle School cross country and track coach Larson Gunness (right) is shown leading a summer running program practice in 2019.
Middle school fall sports postponed
Larson Gunness is hoping to come up with a "Plan B." The coach of the Barrington Middle School track and cross country teams is scrambling to find some way to allow student-athletes an … more
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Barrington resident requests town fly 'Back the Blue' flag
A few days after the town manager raised the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole, a longtime Barrington resident requested the town also fly the "Back the Blue" flag. Tom … more
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Jacqueline Jayne applied for and received a zoning variance and a special use permit to construct a home on the land at 0 Seabrook Court, and also received CRMC approval. But the town has not issued her a building permit yet.
A street divided: A land dispute in Barrington
A complex property dispute in a quiet Hampden Meadows neighborhood has led to multiple lawsuits and questions about town procedures and protocols. Did the town properly notify abutters about a … more
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The Black Lives Matter flag flies on the pole outside Barrington Town Hall.
Town manager flies Black Lives Matter flag at town hall
Late last week, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha decided to hoist the Black Lives Matter flag on the Town Hall flag pole. Mr. Cunha said he was anticipating a rally to be held on the town hall … more
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Moving protest planned for Saturday in Barrington
A special rally/protest is planned for Saturday, Aug. 29 in town. Organizers are calling for people to line up along County Road in two locations at 2:30 p.m. One group will line County near the … more
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha speaks to the crowd at a rally against racism held outside Barrington Town Hall on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Manager defends decision to issue statement about racist incident
It is not often that the town puts out a public statement regarding a police incident, said Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha. But the recent video of an altercation between two Rumstick Drive … more
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Barrington man rescues neighbor's dog from house fire
Barrington police received a 911 call at about 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from a Lake Avenue resident after he spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's house. Police said the man — he … more
Barrington teachers will receive anti-racism training
The head of Barrington schools and all five members of the school committee issued a statement this week, sharing their anger about recent events of racism and pledging to increase anti-racism … more
To help businesses, Barrington removes fees for use of public space
What has Barrington's government done to help local businesses during the pandemic? This question surfaced during the July 27 town council meeting, as officials discussed an initiative proposed by … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her regular weekly Coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
It’s official: Opening of public schools pushed back to Sept. 14
PROVIDENCE — At her regular weekly press conference today, Gov. Gina Raimondo confirmed what she had already hinted at during media interviews earlier this week: The opening day for Rhode … more
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Dr. Richard Gordon offered a statement through his attorney on Tuesday afternoon, saying that he was the victim of an assault.
Rumstick update: Gordon claims he was assaulted by neighbor
Dr. Richard Gordon, newly accused of a hate crime, offered a statement through his attorney on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, saying he was the victim of an assault. According to the statement, Dr. … more
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Black Lives Matter organizer Mark Fisher talks to the media at Rumstick Point Tuesday afternoon.
BLM organizer: Not surprised by racism in wealthy Barrington neighborhood (video)
Mark Fisher, of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon, not far from the location of an ugly racially-infused property dispute between Rumstick Point neighbors last … more
Richard Gordon, as seen in a video recorded by one of the victims on Rumstick Drive in Barrington.
AG adds 'Hate Crime' to Barrington racism case
On Tuesday morning, the Rhode Island Attorney General filed a “Notice of Sentencing Enhancement Pursuant to the Rhode Island Hate Crimes Sentencing Act” in the matter of State of Rhode … more
People gathered on the Barrington Town Hall lawn to support an end to racism and in response to an incident that occurred about a week earlier on Rumstick Point.
Barrington rally held in response to racially-charged incident
People gathered on the Barrington Town Hall lawn to support an end to racism and in response to an incident that occurred about a week earlier on Rumstick Point. Video taken on Monday afternoon, … more
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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Barrington Police charge driver involved in crash
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served the Carmelite Sisters for more than 60 years, but a recent letter written by the group announced that the monastery will be closing by the end of the year or beginning of next year.
Carmelite monastery to close its doors
It is a quiet place, a holy place, a retreat and a home for the eight women who live there. But its future is uncertain. The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served … more
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Bristol's Fourth – What You Need to Know
Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade. Here's some of what you need to know if you're … more
Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.
Councilors cite different reasons for not running again
Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more
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Longtime Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth is pictured at last month's outdoor meeting. Ms. Weymouth is not running for re-election to the council.
Retiring town council member would do it all again
Posed with a simple question, Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth had a direct answer. The question: If you could do it all again, would you still serve on the town council? Her … more
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A woman checks out some books at Barrington Public Library last month. Officials discussed the library's budget during a hearing on Wednesday night, July 1.
People call for Barrington library budget to be fully funded
Barrington officials appear poised to add money back into the library budget following Wednesday night's budget hearing. During the online budget hearing, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more
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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30. The driver, an 18-year-old Barrington man, suffered burns in the crash.
Barrington teen crashes car; police say speed a factor
An 18-year-old Barrington resident survived a serious car accident early Tuesday morning, June 30. Police said the teenager was driving an Audi SUV south down Washington Road at about 2 a.m. when … more
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