To the editor: For years, Barrington DPW would pick up any type of waste (so long as it wasn’t dangerous). This included so-called “construction material” resulting from the homeowners own …

To the editor: There is a troubling pattern emerging in Barrington. Legitimate disagreements about taxes, development, and municipal decisions are increasingly accompanied by accusations of …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

To the editor: No one in their right mind would vote for any state bond. The State of Rhode Island is deeply in debt. Our per capita state debt is fifth nationally at $5,303 for each resident. …

To the editor: Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government …

To the editor: In a Sept. 30, Letter to the Editor, Rep. Jennifer Boylan frivolously writes that District 67 State Representative Candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated RI law …

To the editor: As we observe Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we should consider a fundamental question: What does it mean to celebrate America while honestly confronting its history? …

To the editor: I was pleased to see the Town Council make a long overdue decision to add a second public comment period at the beginning of its meetings going forward – and simultaneously …

To the editor: I am so happy Neile Hartman is running for Barrington Town Council.   I respect and admire all the work she has done already to help our community. I got to know Neile …

To the editor: Barrington is two years away from being one of the most desirable places to live in New England. A historic $255 million investment means that every single school in town will be …

To the editor: As I read the articles about the traffic circles in Riverside and West Barrington, I think that we need to be clearer when we talk about modern roundabouts.   The …

To the editor: Last week's Barrington Times showed the questions on the ballot were drawn up without much consideration.   In reading the text one might think that people voting would …

To the editor: I want to thank all the volunteers who joined us at St. John’s on Saturday, Oct. 3 as we went about unloading thousands of pumpkins and gourds. There were all levels of Boy and …

To the editor: Town Council discussions of changes to the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) and the resulting referenda on the November ballot fail to address the key issue: Why were the …

To the editor: It's rare to actually know the candidate you plan to vote for. All too often, our decisions are shaped by political ads, debates, commentary, and the opinions of others. In the …

To the editor: The Barrington Times front page article shows the fatal flaw with the town referendum process. First, Jim Hummel may have understood what he was voting to reduce but it’s …

To the editor: In regards to the last published Question of the Week, I want to point out that House District 67 candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated that “RIGL 31-3-2.2 …

There is a strange measure of success that many desirable communities eventually confront. People want to live there. Home values rise. Neighborhoods become more sought after. A house bought decades …

To the editor: As the sun begins to set on Summer 2026, I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who contributed to making this summer an exceptional one.   Our incredible team of …

To the editor: You may have read in the Barrington Times three months ago about my son and his overcoming his addiction. He was a little reluctant to tell his story, but he figured if it could …

To the editor: The town budget is not accepted until the required tax levy is authorized. For both the prior Financial Town Meeting (FTM) and the current Financial Town Referendum (FTR), Section …

To the editor: I have witnessed many children riding to school on the road this fall against the flow of traffic. This is an extremely dangerous practice and is against the Rhode Island DMV …

To the editor: We're a year into the controversial turf experiment at BHS's Victory Field, and proponents are banging their fists on the tray like toddlers shouting "More!" More fields! More, …

To the editor: Is it terribly insensitive of me to request that Barrington Beach access be for residents and guests only?   We pay our property taxes, permits, and other fees for …

To the editor: After living in Barrington for more than 55 years and attending many Town Meetings over the decades, I have never seen our town quite like it is today. I encourage Barrington …