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Letter: Free speech, but only if you have council’s support?

To the editor: It seems in this town that governance works like this. Those who are in power choose to follow a certain path, for example, adding banners to the pole which historically has flown … more

1/19/21

Water authority proposes another rate increase

Bristol County Water Authority customers should expect rate increases each year for the next 10 years, starting with a proposed 5 percent increase this year. BCWA Executive Director Pam Marchand … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/19/21

DPW workers plant a tree a few years back. Members of the town council have been offering updates about how many trees the town plants each month, compared to how many they cut down.

Council reminder: Barrington cut down eight trees last month

Carl Kustell picked up where Kate Weymouth left off. During Monday night’s town council meeting, Mr. Kustell offered an update of the public works department’s tree removal tally. … more

1/18/21

A current architectural drawing shows the proposed site plan at the town's gateway center in North Warren. The site includes at least two buildings, a terrace, riverwalk and public amenities.

Warren gateway project cost currently at $9 million

A public/private effort to transform the old National Grid property in the shadow of the Warren River Bridge into a gateway center with a public area, riverwalk and shops/eateries could be ready for … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/17/21

RI National Guardsman Darrien Mora readies packs of swabs at the pop-up testing site inside the Barrington Shopping Center on Tuesday morning.

Barrington Town Manager: Take a minute to get tested

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha is recommending residents make time to get tested for Covid-19. The Rhode Island National Guard and the Rhode Island Department of Health are co-sponsoring the … more

1/15/21

The Barrington Fire Department's old ladder truck, shown here responding to a house fire in 2017, was sold to a fire department in Washington state recently for $50,000.

Barrington's old fire truck finds a new home

The Barrington Fire Department’s old ladder truck may be gone, but it is not forgotten. In fact, during the recent council meeting, the truck became the subject of a brief discussion. Early … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/15/21

Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.

Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated

More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/15/21

Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo (left) and Captain Timothy Harrington accept AAA Northeast’s commendation recognizing 60 years with no pedestrian fatalities.

Safe roads earn Barrington a special distinction

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha shared some good news during Monday night’s council meeting: In 60 years, Barrington has not had a single pedestrian fatality. That record runs in stark … more

1/15/21

Letter: This was an attack from within

What took place at our nation’s capital last week was an attack on our country and Constitution from within. It was another 9/11 moment perpetrated not by foreign terrorist but from American … more

1/14/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 13, 2020

1/14/21

Editorial: Can we dial down the animosity in America?

If written a week ago, this editorial would describe the shame and embarrassment of watching one of the sad days in American history unfold on live television. It would excoriate all those … more

1/14/21

Maria Ducharme at work in the Incident Command Center for Covid-19 at The Miriam Hospital.

Longtime nurse named hospital president

She has always wanted to help people. Dr. Maria Ducharme volunteered at a senior care facility when she was a teenager, worked for decades as a nurse, and just recently was named president of … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/14/21

Brown University Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Martin calls a play during an earlier game against Duke University. Coach Martin is a Barrington resident.

Brown ‘an awesome place’ for hoops coach

Mike Martin has the best of two worlds. Not only have Martin, his wife Kristen and their three daughters resided in Barrington since 2012, a town they relish, but he also has his dream job: head … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 1/13/21

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.

Barrington Police called to Zion property last week

The deadline to board up any open windows and doors at the former Zion Bible College property may be fast approaching, but that did nothing to slow down illegal trespassers last week. On … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/13/21

Discarded wood litters the side of South Lake Drive.

Letter: Closing South Lake Drive to cars is a good idea

To the editor: On reading Michael Mangione’s letter to the editor last week about the closure of South Lake Drive, I feel compelled to respond. South Lake Drive is a beautiful … more

1/13/21

Letter: Our devotion must be to the Constitution

To the editor: The Barrington Republican Town Committee condemns the violence that erupted in our nation’s capital Wednesday. As stated in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal editorial: … more

1/13/21

The tower at Belton Court has been the target of vandals recently — most of the windows have been smashed. The property owner is tasked with boarding up the broken windows and doors.

Zion property: Unsecured, unsafe and unsightly

The clock is ticking for owners of the former Zion Bible College property. Last month, members of the Barrington Building Board of Review placed a 30-day deadline for the property owners to … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/13/21

Barrington student enrollment expected to increase

Barrington school officials are expecting the student population will increase by more than 200 over the next 10 years. During a school committee meeting on Thursday night, Barrington Schools … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/12/21

Letter: Barrington Town Manager should be held accountable

To the editor: Barrington’s Town Manager, Jim Cunha, should be held accountable. Last week, this newspaper reported that our former tax assessor, Michael Minardi, while on his … more

1/12/21

Barrington council: No further action on harassment complaints

The Barrington Town Council voted Monday night to take no further action on harassment complaints filed against a current member of the council and one former member. During its meeting on Monday … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/12/21

Barrington resident, TV news reporter passes away

Longtime Barrington resident and television news reporter Bill Rappleye died on Thursday, Jan. 7, following a battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Mr. Rappleye worked as a political reporter … more

1/8/21

Pop-up testing site coming to Barrington Shopping Center

The Rhode Island Department of Health will open a Covid-19 rapid testing pop-up site in the Barrington Shopping Center for the second and third weeks of January. The site will offer testing to … more

1/8/21

Letter: Please keep South Lake Drive open

To the editor: Dear Town Council Members, The Barrington Times reported in November 18, 2020 edition, that the town manager would like to see South Lake Drive closed to vehicle traffic from … more

1/8/21

Letter: Last week's letter deserves nod for best of 2020

To the editor: I had been intending to write a short letter to the editor pointing out to the "Keep politics off the pole" group that their stance implies that the US flag would have to be kept … more

1/7/21

Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 6, 2020

1/7/21