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Parents’ pleas heard — busing changes on the way in Barrington

Changes are coming to the school busing situation in Barrington. Late last week, Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the district will be reducing the bus ridership eligibility … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/21

Pennfield School eighth-grader Spencer Mazur works on a drawing during an outdoor art class.

These schools opened — and stayed opened

When The Pennfield School in Portsmouth recently held an assembly on their front lawn celebrating the 50th anniversary of the start of classes, students and staff, all masked and spread out, were … more

By Lucy Probert | 9/24/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 22, 2021

9/23/21

Letter: The retirement generation deserves better than this

There is one group of Americans we have not heard much from or much about during the past year and a half. That group comprises seniors who are not in nursing homes, who are healthy and productive, … more

9/23/21

Editorial: Dreams of fields in Barrington

Three years ago, the Barrington town manager floated a proposal to more than double the fee for 6-year-olds to chase a soccer ball across a bumpy patch of grass, or smack a T-ball through a scratchy … more

9/22/21

Barrington students wait at the intersection of County Road and Federal Road during the morning commute on Monday. Some parents are concerned about the district’s decision to eliminate some bus stops and strictly enforce the two-mile ridership eligibility rule.

Parents sound the alarm as bus stops disappear in Barrington

A number of parents have started the school year concerned, frustrated, and angry about student transportation issues, bus ridership eligibility, and the Barrington School Department’s response … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/22/21

Private Education | Fall 2021

Private Education | Fall 2021 more

9/22/21

Town officials have been pressuring Shineharmony LLC, the owners of the property, to secure the vacant buildings, which have become an inviting target to vandals. Demolition of some of the buildings on the property began recently.

Demolition begins at long-vacant Zion property in Barrington

Owners of the former Zion Bible College property have ordered the demolition of some buildings there. According to Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha, the demolition is beginning with the … more

9/21/21

Letter: AG is fighting for our rights to the coastline

To the editor: Congratulations to Attorney General Peter Neronha for fighting for the people's rights to our coastline! He called foul on the Court's decision approving the so-called … more

9/17/21

Letter: Be strong, do not fear!

To the editor: We shouldn't underestimate the wisdom found in stories we were told when we were children. Take for instance "Chicken Little." In the story, Chicken Little runs around in … more

9/17/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 15, 2021

9/16/21

Letter: If this were a civics class, school board would be failing

To the editor: We should expect more from our school committee, superintendent, and assistant superintendent. So many in this community moved here, willing to pay hefty property … more

9/16/21

A conversation with the team behind Bristol Porchfest (PODCAST)

Host Kevin Centazzo, aka Kevin from Bristol, speaks with Bristol Porchfest Co-Chair Nancy Kellner and Co-Technical Director Joe Caron on the highly popular event coming to downtown Bristol this … more

9/15/21

Barrington patrolman Tim Oser helps Hampden Meadow's students and their parents cross County Road to avoid road work on Wednesday.

Who said what about the bike path bridges?

Did the DOT director tell Barrington officials that the state would replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges? Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha and Town Council Vice President Rob Humm say … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/15/21

An Album of East Bay Family Businesses - Fall 2021

An Album of East Bay Family Businesses - Fall 2021 more

9/15/21

Barrington Police Sgt. Gino Caputo's cruiser is draped in black cloth and flowers rest on the windshield. Sgt. Caputo died on Saturday morning, Sept. 11, after a five-week battle with Covid-19.

Remembering Officer Caputo: 'He’s going to be impossible to replace'

Members of the Barrington Police Department say Sergeant Gino Caputo, who died Saturday, Sept. 11 after a five-week battle against Covid-19, was a great police officer, a great friend and a great … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/14/21

Standing inside the yellow tape moments after gunfire took place on Water Street in Warren last Thursday are (left to right) an unidentified officer, Bristol Police Lt. Steven St. Pierre, Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch (on phone) and Bristol Police Major Scott McNally. Chief Lynch and Major McNally were driving north when they took fire from the murder suspect and Officer McNally returned fire.

Bristol Police Chief and Major engaged with Warren shooter

Bristol Police confirmed Friday that their Chief of Police and Major Scott McNally actively engaged with gunman Michael Ouellette during last week's murder in Warren more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/10/21

How much will it cost Barrington to bring the current elementary school buildings in-line with the new middle school? How much will it cost to upgrade the ventilation systems and security systems? How much will it cost to create better learning environments?

Back to school — build new schools?

Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School. A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/9/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 8, 2021

9/9/21

A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the DOT has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges.

Councilor confirms, state is replacing bike path bridges

A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the state has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges. Late last month, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/8/21

East Bay Homes - Fall 2021

East Bay Homes - Summer 2021 more

9/8/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 1, 2021

9/2/21

Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close late last week because it did not have enough workers — all but three of employees were heading back to college.

Barrington bagel shop struggles to find employees

It is hard to find help these days — just ask Tim Gorman. The owner of Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close his popular restaurant late last week because he does not have enough … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/2/21

Letter: Composting will save the town thousands

I am writing this letter in response to the editorial of Aug. 11 “The cost of composting." I believe that your criticism of the Barrington Town budget allocation of $5,000 for a composting … more

8/27/21

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha (center) is shown at a vaccination clinic held earlier this year. Mr. Cunha is issuing a vaccine mandate for all Barrington municipal employees.

It's official, Barrington town manager issues vaccine mandate

Barrington municipal employees will be facing a new order very soon: Get vaccinated. During an interview on Thursday, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said he was planning to issue a mandate to … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/27/21