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Barrington High School dismissing early due to water main break
A water main break on Lincoln Avenue on Monday morning, Jan. 13, is forcing school officials to send Barrington High School students home two hours early.
Barrington High School Principal …
Herb Durfee is a busy man. The new director of planning, building and resilience for Barrington has been balancing his own work with … Read More
The superintendent of Barrington Public Schools is warning residents to steer clear of a former Barrington High School student who was … Read More
The Barrington High School E-sports team won a state championship recently.
The E-sports team, which competes against other … Read More
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team continued to dominate the competition in the dual meet season. The Eagles improved … Read More
Barrington Police are investigating a suspicious email received by the superintendent of schools on Friday, Jan. 3.
Police … Read More
When he left for college, Joe Nirenberg never imagined a life of military service.
Nirenberg grew up in town, graduated from … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers …
Barrington Tree Lighting event is Saturday, Nov. 30
The Barrington Tree Lighting is fast-approaching.
The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5:15 p.m. It will include activities, music, games, performances, a visit from Santa, …
Life in the Garden
There’s a growing buzz in Barrington
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …
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Opinion
Letter: Fixing our financial future — A community plan for Barrington’s finances
To the editor: Barrington’s financial trajectory is unmistakably dire. It’s gone catawampus. Speak with any long-time resident, and you'll hear deep concerns about the town's …
Letter: School committee will drain capital reserve account
To the editor: On Nov. 5, Barrington residents voted overwhelming against the installation of artificial turf fields. This was the right decision, and was a vote in support of student-athletes, …
Letter: Students need their cell phones in case of an emergency
To the editor: Dear Barrington School Committee, in an article about cell phone use in school, Vawn Himmelsbach states, “75% of students feel that digital devices help them learn more …
Letter: Land trust is grateful for our community
To the editor: Colder days and the passing of another year remind us to reflect on the months that have slipped away like footsteps on a forest path. Always, the questions percolate: Have we …
Letter: Addressing Barrington's unmet indoor recreation needs
To the editor: Earlier this year, the town spent $82,000 on a 120-plus page report identifying Barrington's unmet indoor recreational needs. The report, thorough in its analysis, recommended …