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Letters: Stars and Stripes should fly alone
To the editor: Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. … more
Attorney for Dr. Gordon lodges police complaint against neighbor
The attorney for Dr. Richard Gordon called Barrington Police on Friday morning, Sept. 18, and reported an alleged issue involving his client's neighbor. The attorney told police that his client's … more
Letter: Why I proudly support our local police officers
To the Barrington Police Department: If you’re a cop, you must feel a little beat up these days. Even in Barrington. And this is why I write to you. First, on a personal level, my … more
Letter: Stars and Stripes should fly alone
Though I wish no notoriety, I must register my immediate and profound distress over the flying of any other flag on the same pole as our beloved and respected Old Glory. Regardless of what the other … more
Barrington High School's fall sports team kicked off the season with practices on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Kate Robertson, shown hitting a shot, played a challenge match against teammate Caroline Maher. Kate and Caroline are two of the Eagles' top players.
Barrington tennis team practices in full swing
A number of the Barrington High School fall sports teams officially began practice earlier this week. Teams must adhere to a series of new rules and restrictions. more
The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m., in front of the Barrington Congregational Church.
Black Lives Matter vigil set for Sunday
The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The vigil will be held in front of Barrington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. People are … more
Letter: A lesson from RBG — one relationship at a time
My wife and I attended an appearance by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 2018 at Roger Williams University Law School, and I took with me one typewritten question I had drafted for any possible … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Adele Carlson (left) and her husband Gerald (right) present Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore with one of the air purifiers. The Carlsons donated 10 air purifier units to the school department recently.
Barrington school supporters donate the gift of clean air
Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community. She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three … more
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The four candidates for Barrington Town Council pose for a photo outside Barrington Town Hall. They are (from left to right) Rob Humm, John Alessandro, Annelise Conway and Carl Kustell.
Meet the town council contenders
The candidates for Barrington Town Council are focused on a variety of issues and priorities, ranging from repairing the East Bay Bike Path to ensuring that Barrington remains accessible to people of … more
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Barrington High School student tests positive for COVID-19
Barrington High School officials confirmed that a freshman at the school has tested positive for Covid-19. BHS Principal Joe Hurley sent an email to parents of all high school students on Tuesday … more
Barrington native Ashley Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus — which helps students with their executive functioning skills.
Barrington native creates a tool for student success
Barrington native Ashley Daugherty is trying to help students. A school psychologist in Boston Public Schools, Ms. Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus … more
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Letter: Evidence on police killings
To the editor: People across the country are protesting, some peacefully, some not, ostensibly, because Black Americans are being hunted down and killed by police. Lebron James talks of how he … more
Letter: The people of Barrington are better than this
To the editor: Thank you for writing the article regarding my building permit. I was disappointed to see so many misrepresentations and half-truths told by the neighbors who have recently … more
Silent lunches? Superintendent says there's no lack of socializing
School lunches may be silent, but students are still socializing throughout the day, said the top Barrington school official. Barrington Superintendent Michael Messore said he has received some … more
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Student volunteers Laura Culligan (left) and Lily Redmond cover seedlings for the winter while working on the farm.
Another strong season for Barrington Farm School
It has been a busy summer season at the Barrington Farm School. The volunteer run farm located near the intersection of Federal Avenue and Middle Highway launched new programs, harvested … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Editorial: Goodbye, Bristol County water supply
The Providence Water Supply Board wants to raise water rates 20 percent. The Bristol County Water Authority wants to end a century-old contract for water. Are they related? Yes. Does anyone care? Not … more
Barrington residents participate in a prior year's Veterans Day ceremony. The Barrington UVC said it will likely relocate this year's event away from the veterans memorial "if the Town Council continues to fly unofficial political banners over our memorial."
Veterans Day event may be moving away from BLM flag
The annual Veterans Day ceremony in Barrington will probably be moved to a new location this year. A day after the Barrington United Veterans Council's was rebuffed in its request to the town … more
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Chris Deltoro gives his daughter, Bella, a hug before she heads into class at Sowams School.
Welcome back! Barrington students return to school
Barrington students returned to school on Monday morning, Sept. 14, after a six-month absence from the school buildings. Students in grades K through 6, as well as high school freshmen were back … more
In a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the council chose to keep flying the Black Lives Matter flag on the Barrington Town Hall flag pole indefinitely.
Black Lives Matter flag will keep flying in Barrington
Members of the Barrington Town Council pledged their allegiance to the Black Lives Matter flag during a lengthy meeting on Monday night, Sept. 14. In a 5-0 vote, the council chose to keep flying … more
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