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Barrington meeting: Bike path bridges, unfunded mandates and an asphalt plant
The conversation topics ranged from the replacement of the East Bay Bike Path bridges to unfunded mandates handed down to the school department. Members of the Barrington School Committee and … more
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Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi (yellow box) talks to a group of fellow legislators and Bristol County business leaders in a Zoom meeting held Friday morning. The speaker strongly urged all Rhode Islanders — including the business community — to speak up and lobby for their opinions to be heard.
Speaker Shekarchi: Rhode Islanders need to speak up
Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has a message for Rhode Islanders: If you have something to say, say it. Mr. Shekarchi met with a group from the East Bay Chamber of Commerce … more
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Councilor says town was wrong to offer flag request application
As of last week, four people had filed applications to fly different flags on the town hall flagpole — one application was for the Autism Awareness flag; one for a “Freedom & … more
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Letter: Gun ownership in the U.S. is outrageously high
In the Feb. 18 Bristol Phoenix, the opinion page includes a long letter disputing the fact that the rise in violent crime is directly related to the rise in gun ownership. The author neglects to … more
Barrington Town Councilors say Zoom still best option for meetings
Weeks ago, Barrington resident Mary Teixeira posed a challenge to members of the town council. In a letter to the editor, she asked that the town’s elected leaders come out of isolation and … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Letter: Thanks for all the help after the fire
To the editor: On February 18, our family’s home was damaged by a fire that has made our house uninhabitable for the next 9 months. The most important thing is we are all safe. … more
Barrington High School’s Jackson Bennett flies through the air to connect with a shot on goal during a game this fall. Jackson was recently selected to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s All American team.
Barrington High School boasts soccer All-American
Barrington High School senior Jackson Bennett was recently selected All American in soccer. But his standout season and the impressive post-season award that followed almost never … more
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Letter: Bond Question 5 will support working families
When the pandemic first hit, I thought to myself, “I can get through these next couple of weeks working from home with my 12-, 6-, and 3-year-old.” Well, I was in for a rude … more
Barrington’s Karen Rasnick (right) and her daughter Rachel display the Autism Awareness flag in front of their home last week. Mrs. Rasnick is requesting that the town fly the Autism Awareness flag from the town hall flagpole.
Barrington residents’ request: Will you fly our flags?
Karen Rasnick said she is not a political person. But after attending the Feb. 1 online town council meeting, the longtime Barrington resident grew very concerned with the ongoing flag issue in … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team.
Eagles forced to forfeit their playoff game; EG can still play
The Barrington High School boys’ ice hockey season came to an unexpected end on Monday afternoon. Barrington, which was scheduled to face off against Burrillville in a playoff game on … more
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Buyers know that if they want the house of their dreams they have to move quickly and bid aggressively.
Why the 2021 real estate market looks a lot like 2020
    Did the real estate market undergo a seismic shift in 2020? Or did it ride a rogue wave that is still cresting here in 2021? The answer to both questions might be … … more
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Letter: Republican women showed courage
It takes courage to stand up to a despot. In the second impeachment proceedings against President Donal Trump, there were more Republican women than men in the House and Senate with the guts to do … more
Pilot Matt Celeste has been flying drones commercially for several years and uses them not just in the wedding and event industry, but in real estate property listings across the state.
For drone pilots and the real estate market, the sky’s the limit
The property is spectacular, even from the ground. A quick turn onto a private drive along Warrens Point Road in Little Compton leads soon to a large shingle-style home, with a charming and … more
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Letter: Will the U.S. prosecute the instigators?
We are told that the U.S. Department of Justice has now charged more than 200 alleged seditionist/insurrectionists with a variety of crimes, including assault on police officers, aggravated assault, … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Letter: Consider these firearms facts, not fiction
As an advocate for firearms’ rights in Rhode Island, I 100 percent agree that any amount violence, with or without firearms, should be of concern to us all. However, heeding the clamor of the … more
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A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council want the flagpole removed from the memorial.
Veterans say town is violating US American Flag Code
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council made it official on Tuesday morning, filing a request that the flagpole be removed from the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. A … more
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Letter: Keystone XL order is a green initiative in optics only
To the editor: Our new climate czar John Kerry was asked after an executive order cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline how the folks who lost 11,000 jobs could be helped. His answer was a … more
Editorial: Good riddance to outdated toll system
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s move to fully automated toll collection this week is welcome and long overdue. Starting Feb. 14, the bridge authority will launch a … more
This photo taken in a previous year shows the Legion Way ice rink. A Park and Recreation Commission member said the rink is in need of repairs.
Commission: Legion Way ice rink in need of repairs
A member of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission says the Legion Way ice rink needs some attention. At the recent commission meeting, Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus said the seams … more
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Barrington residents call police to report attempted scams
Barrington residents filed numerous complaints with local police last week regarding a variety of attempted scams. Following is a list of the reports: • An Echo Drive resident called police … more
Letter: Barrington council should re-do its recent meeting
To the editor: I question the validity of the ordinance recently passed by Barrington’s Town Council. I believe that the intent of the open meeting law has been violated by limiting the … more
Letter: How can we build a more inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive community?
To the editor: I am sorry that the Breen family was targeted by their neighbor for displaying Biden and Black Lives Matter signs in their yard. As a community, we need to share the responsibility … more
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