Rhode Island could be heading toward another lockdown if people continue to disregard the rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo warned during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon.
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By Kristen Ray
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11/12/20
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Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a virtual book launch party on Friday, Nov. 13, celebrating the release of her latest novel, "Devil's Grace."
Ms. Splaine said she is very excited …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/12/20
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Chase Bank is planning to open a branch office in Barrington.
Officials filed an application with the Barrington Zoning Board of Review recently, seeking a special use permit and a dimensional …
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11/12/20
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Barrington resident and local representative Liana Cassar recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly.
In a statement last week, Ms. Cassar (HD …
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11/11/20
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Gary Player could not do it.
Jack Nicklaus could not do it.
And Rory McIlroy could not do it.
But on Saturday afternoon, Barrington resident Mike Dolan did it — hitting a hole-in-one …
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11/10/20
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The town has hired a diversity consultant.
During its recent meeting, the town council voted 5-0 to approve the hiring of Adam Mastoon as the town's diversity consultant. Mr. Mastoon is a …
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11/10/20
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Toward the end of the Barrington Town Council meeting on Monday night, councilors approved a $25,000 annual contract with NDM Consulting to serve as the town’s emergency management coordinator.
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11/6/20
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Four residents filed a complaint against two members of the Barrington Town Council last month, alleging that they violated the town's anti-harassment/discrimination policy.
The complaint took …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/6/20
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Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon.
Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect …
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By Kristen Ray
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11/5/20
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A Warren man is facing a drug possession charge following a traffic stop on Saturday, Oct. 31, in town.
A Barrington police officer ordered a vehicle over to the side of County Road at about 6 …
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11/5/20
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To the editor:
Raimondo’s new lockdowns are a disgrace! Cancel Halloween Parties! When Halloween falls on a Saturday the economic impact is the greatest compared to any other day!
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11/5/20
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A veteran Barrington High School teacher said preparing for class and delivering instruction has never been more difficult than it is this year.
He said the challenges include mastering technology …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/5/20
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Despite recommendations to reject a charter change that gives the town council the power to approve an annual budget during an emergency, Barrington voters approved the measure by a wide margin.
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By Josh Bickford
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11/4/20
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Carl Kustell went to bed Tuesday night thinking he might have lost on his bid for a seat on the Barrington Town Council.
The early voting numbers displayed on the state's election website showed …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/4/20
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There was no homecoming football game and no homecoming parade, but students at Barrington High School still voted for this year's homecoming court and the two Golden Eagles.
Students selected …
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11/3/20
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To the editor:
As a voting citizen, I am tired. I am tired of the political hysteria I am witnessing all around. I am tired of the anxiety about this election, watching the completely different …
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11/2/20
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To the editor:
Yesterday, I was talking with someone who I deeply respect about the current political situation and the upcoming election. She is black and a leader in the community, and we were …
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11/1/20
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To the editor:
It is very disheartening to see no Republicans on the local Barrington ballot for the election this year.
It was not so long ago when one could not get elected to any post in …
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10/31/20
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Gov. Gina Raimondo announced new measures to curb spread of the coronavirus, which is on the rise throughout Rhode Island. In a Friday afternoon press conference, the governor had one clear target …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/30/20
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The United Veterans Council of Barrington will be sponsoring and holding its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Barrington High School's Victory Gate on Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 11 …
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10/30/20
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The owners of the former Zion Bible College campus have been given a few weeks to make a series of improvements to the property, following a Barrington Building Board of Review hearing last week.
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By Josh Bickford
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10/30/20
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To the editor:
Barrington’s Town Council is not listening.
There has been a lot of talking and perhaps some “hearing” of sounds that are coming from the community, but …
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10/29/20
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To the editor:
There are five local ballot questions put to Barrington voters this year. All would change the town charter. The specific language of the change is accompanied by a brief …
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10/29/20
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