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Editorial: State needs clarity and regs for e-bikes on bike paths
There are myriad dangers on every bike path. Tour de France wanna-bees weave through the crowds, believing the path should be theirs alone. Children wobble helmet-less on their tricycles with light … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Barrington officials want to hear from residents as the town moves forward with prioritizing roadway projects and seeking funds for construction in the coming years.
How do you feel about Barrington's ‘Complete Streets’ plan?
Barrington officials are seeking resident input on sidewalks and bikeways.   The town’s “Complete Streets” plan was drafted in 2021, and approved by the Planning Board in … more
Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.
The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew
The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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See the complete Barrington School bus schedules here
The Barrington School District has released bus schedules for the 2022-23 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Because of a publishing error, an incomplete version of these schdeules was … more
People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.
FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival
Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more
Letter: Perplexed by Barrington School Committee’s decision
To the editor: I grew up in Barrington, attended public schools in town, graduated from Barrington High School in 1974 and did my student teaching at Nayatt in the fall of 1978. When I read that … more
Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (center) stands with members of the Barrington Police Department after sharing her first-person account of “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass) in 1938 Germany. BPD Chief Michael Correia (left) helped organize the recent event.
Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank.  The meme was met … more
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Democratic candidates for the RI Senate District 32 seat Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria share their thoughts during a recent online forum.
Healthcare, gun laws and environment fill Senate 32 forum
The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week. Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will … more
Letter: Delay the vote to approve Option 2B in Barrington
To the editor: Study after study, accessible through the Small Schools Coalition’s Research Library, reveals what we in Barrington already know: Smaller, more intimate neighborhood schools … more
Amy LaBelle blasts a shot toward the goal after dribbling during a cone drill.
Barrington High School kicks off preseason practices
Barrington High School’s fall sports teams sprinted into the fall sports season with the start of preseason practices on Monday, Aug. 22. That day marked the first official day of … more
Plenty of staff changes at Barrington schools this year
Following is a list of the new teaching hires for Barrington schools, the teachers who resigned, and those who retired recently. Some of the changes were announced at the Aug. 17 school committee … more
Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more
Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.
Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district
Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more
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Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.
Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan
On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more
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Fung trying to have it both ways with national GOP connections
If a nationally prominent member of a political party comes to Rhode Island to support a particular candidate, the standard course would be for that candidate to shout about it from the rooftops. But … more
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Following two searches, Barrington finds its next high school principal
Barrington High School will have a new principal this year. District officials recently announced the hiring of Christopher Ashley as Barrington High School’s next principal. Ashley replaces … more
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Longtime Barrington resident Barbara Barton passed away recently. She was 113 years old.
Barrington says good-bye to a longtime resident
Barrington lost one of its longest-living residents this month when Barbara Gibbs Barton passed away. Barton was 113 years old — she had been the sixth-oldest person in the United States prior … more
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Barrington firefighters tend to an injured bicyclist last week. A vehicle struck the bicyclist at the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path.
Warwick man injured on bike path accident in Barrington
Barrington Police and EMTs responded to the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 for an accident — police said a vehicle struck a … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Barrington Police seize BB guns from Warren man
Barrington Police received a call on Monday, Aug. 8 at 7:40 p.m., from a Jennys Lane resident who said a man was shooting a BB gun in a nearby yard. Police responded and spoke to the … more
Police: Man with brick threatens motorists in Barrington
Barrington Police responded to a convenience store on Willett Avenue at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 after residents claimed they were nearly attacked by a man holding a brick. Two … more
Narrows Center August concerts: Pousette Dart Band
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  On Friday, August 19, rock/folk singer, songwriter and musician Jon … more
Tyler Bowe concert to benefit the arts, food ministry
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  Fall River native Tyler Bowe will be performing a benefit concert for the First … more
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