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Commentary: Mask Wars: Unvaccinated students should keep masks on in school
In the first Star Wars movie—you know with the Jawas, Sand People, Greedo, “Let the Wookie win” and the trash monster—there’s a scene on the Millenium Falcon where … more
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Letter: Barrington’s power structure is overwhelming and intimidating
To the editor: The recent Town Council meeting reinforced to me that there is a Barrington Power Structure in place that feels overwhelming and intimidating. I received a stern admonishment from … more
There will be a random drawing for rental use of the kayak storage rack spaces at Walker Farm.
Barrington switching to random drawing for kayak storage stickers
Barrington will use a random drawing to determine who can purchase boat or kayak storage stickers this year. Town officials decided to use the random drawing as demand for the boat and kayak … more
You can help Barrington find its next high school principal
Members of the community are invited to help search for Barrington High School’s next principal. The school department will host a focus group session for community members on Monday, … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Barrington resident points replica gun at tree crew
Barrington Police responded to a New Meadow Road residence after receiving a 911 call on Wednesday, March 2. A tree company worker told police a resident had been pointing a gun out a window at … more
Barrington Town Council President Michael Carroll requested that the March 7 meeting be held on zoom and not in-person.
Why did the Barrington Town Council not meet in-person this week?
On the same day schoolchildren in Barrington went to class without masks (for the first time in more than a year), the Barrington Town Council decided it was still too early to meet … more
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Letter: Put away your ‘Hate’ signs and your contempt
To the editor: Have you driven through the tony neighborhoods of Barrington lately? Who are these people behind the "Hate Has No Home Here" yard signs infesting the the landscape like vestigial … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team hold their state championship trophy during a dunk in the Brown University pool on Saturday. It was just the second time in more than 30 years that a public school team defeated Hendricken in the state championship meet.
Two state championships, two state records, and three sets of dry clothes
Sandy Gorham brought three sets of dry clothes to the pool on Saturday. The head coach of the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams knew there was a chance his teams could win state … more
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Members of the Barrington Fire Department honor guard march during a recent Memorial Day parade in Barrington.
Flagpole fallout? Council removes veterans group from parade duties
The Barrington United Veterans Council has organized the Memorial Day parade in Barrington for nearly 70 years. But not any more. On Monday night, March 7, members of the Barrington Town … more
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Shown during a meeting late last year are school committee members Patrick McCrann, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson (from left to right).
Barrington School Committee members respond to public comments
The Barrington Times reached out to members of the Barrington School Committee following last week’s meeting, asking for their reaction to the public comment period where more than a dozen … more
Goalie, Sara Turillo blocks a LaSalle shot.
Eagles fall to Rams in girls hockey semifinals
The East Bay Co-op girls ice hockey team lost its semifinals series against LaSalle, 2-0, last weekend. Eagles head coach Mike Cox said his team played great hockey in the series opener on … more
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Tax bills in R.I. — from top to bottom
As most municipalities begin their annual budgeting cycles in earnest, we took time to analyze the tax burdens in all Rhode Island cities and towns. Using public data from the Rhode Island Division … more
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A Barrington resident (far right) speaks during the public comment portion of the school committee meeting on Thursday night.
Barrington parents calling for school committee members to apologize, resign
Another public comment period. Another verbal beating unleashed upon the Barrington School Committee. On Thursday night, a large crowd of residents — many of them parents of Barrington … more
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Letter: Groundhog Day with the Barrington School Committee
To the editor: When it comes to promoting personal agendas and ignoring stakeholders, the Barrington School Committee makes us all feel like we are waking up every morning to “I Got You … more
Letter: The runaway trolley in Barrington
To the editor: There is a philosophical exercise in the field of ethics known as the ‘trolley problem.’ There are many versions of the ‘trolley problem’, but in simple … more
Liv Morrissette splits a pair of Westerly opponents while driving the ball toward the hoop.
Eagles win by 21, advance to state tournament ‘Elite 8’
The Barrington High School girls basketball team outscored Westerly 52-31 in state basketball tournament opener on Wednesday night, March 2. The victory propels Barrington into the “Elite … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
New guidance for Barrington schools: Masks are optional starting Monday
Barrington schools will go “masks optional” starting Monday, March 7. The district announced its updated Covid-19 protocols on Wednesday afternoon, March 2. The new guidance, which … more
The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.
The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes
Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, … more
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Barrington households carry a tax burden that is, on average, 12 percent higher than the next closest community. Pictured are taxpayers voting at last year’s financial town meeting on whether to purchase the Carmelite Monastery property.
Lack of diversity drives Barrington's top tax bills
The residents of Barrington are used to superlatives. Best public schools in the state. Great place to live. Beautiful coastline. They can add another – highest household tax burden in Rhode … more
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Editorial: Mask policy deserves public hearing
Throughout Rhode Island, school committees have been gathering to discuss what their indoor mask policies will be after Gov. Dan McKee’s executive order expires this Friday. It appears that … more
This Fessenden Road home sold recently for $4.75 million. It sits on more than two acres of land overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Barrington home overlooking the beach sells for $4.75 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of a Fessenden Road for $4.75 million.   This new waterfront construction sits on more than two acres of land along Barrington Beach. … more
Letter: Attacks have no place in a healthy public discourse
To the editor: We all owe a debt of gratitude to the individuals who step up to serve our community on our School Committee, Town Council and Committee on Appropriations.   Municipal … more
Commentary: A call to reason: Booster mandate is punitive and untenable
This editorial will be straightforward and brief. The issue at hand is clear: why would the Barrington School Committee mandate a third COVID shot for teachers when: • Our school committee … more
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