Students engaged in an array of theater classes can learn the soft skills of modern education — and modern employment.
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2/2/23
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Once again, Barrington students have distinguished themselves as some of the best in the nation. This time, it is for STEM.
On Friday, the district announced that Barrington High School was ranked …
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11/13/19
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The latest proposal for artificial turf fields in Barrington was conceived by good people, volunteering their time, off and on, for more than two years. That does not make it a good plan.
We …
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11/17/21
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The Bristol Warren chapter of the National Education Association has made quite a mess of what was already a messy return to school for thousands of public school students in this district. They have …
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9/24/20
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Many people, including both presidential candidates, have described the coming election as historic. President Trump and former Vice President Biden have reached this conclusion for different …
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10/22/20
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Why is the Town of Barrington working so ambitiously to develop the former Carmelite Monastery property ?
There are many facets to the proposals currently under consideration — density, …
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4/5/23
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Nearly every public high school in Rhode Island has figured out that the best time to hold a graduation ceremony is not on a Saturday or a Sunday at the beginning of June. As the Barrington Times …
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1/12/24
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Few weapons will prove as potent in our defense against this latest virus as information — places to avoid, health precautions to take, anything to help weather the storm until it …
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3/4/20
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A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state.
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3/15/23
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There’s only one reason the Barrington School Department can demand Covid-19 vaccinations of all employees — because so many of its employees are already vaccinated.
If the district …
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10/27/21
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The essence of the Yarn Mill project is not how many, but what and who. What type of apartments will these be? Who will be renting them? There are two bad scenarios for Bristol...
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5/20/22
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In this ultra-competitive housing market, just how far would you go to procuring your dream home?
For some prospective home-buyers, the answer is pretty far. In some cases, way too far — …
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4/8/22
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The storm that blew ashore on Friday, Dec. 23, is a reminder that Barrington is among the most vulnerable of communities to the escalating impacts of climate change.
The wind howled through …
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1/3/23
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Rhode Island needs to pass a law regulating electric bicycles and their use on bike paths. A bill before the General Assembly would do that, but the current version is flawed and potentially …
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5/10/23
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It seems a private group will be consuming the entire footprint of the Barrington government center grounds, enveloping the Town Hall, library and senior center. It will be serving and selling …
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7/28/21
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Great schools, led by outstanding teachers, filled with high-performing students, have been the heart of this community for several generations. So why is the topic of “schools” so …
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9/2/22
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Recently ConsumerAffairs, a consumer-focused news outlet, rated Rhode Island’s roads as the worst in the country in their 2024 report. The “All That” state slipped from …
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3/20/24
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Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three.
Consider the opportunities in the …
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10/6/21
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The silent majority of residents who believe Barrington deserves a better recreational infrastructure need to speak up and join the conversation. Now is their time.
Town Councilor Rob Humm …
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1/13/23
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Most folks in town know South Lake Drive, and many will remember the first time they discovered it. Lightly marked and somewhat hidden, it feels almost mysterious, and a new driver might wonder if …
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11/21/20
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The Town of Barrington has no obligation, legal or otherwise, to develop senior or affordable housing on the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue in the Nayatt neighborhood. It is …
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4/26/23
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It was both exciting and frustrating to hear the Barrington school administration announce that it needs and wants an artificial turf field at Barrington High School — exciting because some …
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4/18/24
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The Town of Barrington can put all the consternation about the future of the Carmelite Monastery property behind it and making a lasting positive impact on this community. By converting the Watson …
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4/26/23
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An array of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would chip away at both newspapers and transparency in government. They seek to alter numerous state laws that require governments, both …
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4/19/23
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The closure of one lane over the Silver Creek Bridge will impact everyone in Bristol . Trips north will be more frustrating than ever. A quick run to the grocery store will take longer than ever. And …
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2/20/20
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