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Letter: Pay attention to the real threats to our liberty

To the editor: Liberty, in common usage, means “freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.” Thankfully, because of our constitution, we have a system of laws to … more

4/29/22

Commentary: On Mother’s Day, don’t forget moms who struggle

Mother’s Day is the day when we celebrate our moms and the other women in our lives who have given us love, guidance, inspiration, and support.What we don’t often do on Mother’s … more

By Diane LeValley | 4/29/22

Father Angelo Caruso shares a benediction during the Barrington UVC-organized Memorial Day event at Victory Gate last year. The BUVC will again hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Victory Gate this year.

Veterans council holding its own Memorial Day ceremony

There will be two Memorial Day ceremonies held at Victory Gate on Monday, May 30. The first, held by the Barrington United Veterans Council, will begin at 8 a.m. The second, set for 9 a.m., will … more

4/29/22

Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.

Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging

The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools

In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Letter: Blown away

To the editor: It’s that time of the year again. The onslaught of gas powered lawn equipment usage and associated hazards are upon us yet again. If you’ve ever had a peaceful morning … more

4/28/22

Members of Barrington Daisy Troop 723 carry an American flag through the Memorial Day parade route a previous year.

Barrington continues to plan Memorial Day parade

It’s been a couple years since the town held a Memorial Day parade. And unlike prior years, the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Barrington is being organized by a group other than the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Barrington Times - Wednesday, April 27, 2022

4/28/22

Members of the Barrington Town Council include Jacob Brier (back, left) and Carl Kustell (front, center). Brier criticized Kustell in a monthly email he sends to hundreds in the Barrington community. Kustell responded with harsh criticism of his fellow Democrat on the council.

Councilor criticizes 'disturbing pattern' from fellow board member

Statements made in a recent town council member’s newsletter have left another member of the council feeling concerned. In Jacob Brier’s emailed newsletter for April, he wrote about an … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Editorial: 8 reasons to reject the Haines Park sports plan

Here’s what we do like about the plan for two new sports fields at Haines Park: 1. The Town of Barrington is trying to do something to create more space for the thousands of children playing … more

4/27/22

Council member: Veterans council should run Memorial Day parade

The Barrington United Veterans Council needs to be front and center when it comes to any Memorial Day or Veterans Day event in Barrington. That is the message being shared by Carl Kustell. … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Letter: An open letter from Be Great for Nate

Dear community members, Be Great For Nate was created four years ago to support youth in our community by raising suicide awareness. It has been our honor to serve in this organization in memory … more

4/26/22

Drew Lapointe sprints around second base en route to his first of two triples during the Eagles' win on Friday.

Eagles sweep Islanders, improve to 5-3 in division

The Barrington High School baseball team scored five runs in the first inning, two more in the second, and rolled to a 13-3 win over Middletown on Friday afternoon, April 22. Junior pitcher … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/26/22

Pictured are (from left to right) Barrington Shaw’s Store Director Karen Medeiros, and Tap-In’s Laurie Ward, Pascale Lord, Debbie Thurston and Tirza Rivera-Cira. Medeiros stopped by Tap-In to share a $12,800 donation from Shaw’s to the local nonprofit.

Tap-In receives generous donation from Shaw’s

Once again, Shaw’s Supermarket has stepped up to support Tap-In’s efforts to address food insecurity and economic hardship in the East Bay. Barrington Shaw’s, … more

4/26/22

Editorial: Why luxury housing is good for the middle class

The highest-and-best use of the town-owned, former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue would be luxury townhouses for ages 55-plus. That may be considered an elitist stance in a community … more

4/22/22

Letter: Use large one-time fundings for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

To the editor: I attended in person (and spoke at) the April 5 Planning Board meeting to get a general sense of the current status of the plans for the Carmelite Monastery and the Shine Harmony … more

4/22/22

Letter: Disgusted by some local dog-walkers

To the editor: My wife and I regularly walk our dog on leash in our neighborhood, and we are always careful to pick up any poop our dog might leave on lawns and take it home to dispose of … more

4/22/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington officials are currently recruiting a visioning team that will create a “long-term educational vision for our schools."

Barrington building a visioning team for public schools

Barrington Public Schools are recruiting members for the district’s “visioning team.” According to a recent email from the district, the visioning team will assist with the … more

4/22/22

The Barrington Business and Community Association has developed a new website and is planning some exciting events for this summer.

Association plans summer street fair, farmer’s markets in Barrington

Bryan Hoffman and the BBCA have big plans for Barrington. The chairman of the Barrington Business and Community Association said his group has been helping to develop a number of exciting new … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/22

Letter: Work on shoreline rights was superb

To the editor: Scott Pickering's extensive article in East Bay Life on the extremely complex issue of rights to our shoreline, a cause championed in the 1986 Constitutional Convention by Bristol's … more

4/21/22

Barrington budget: Police body-worn cameras in, new position on-hold

The Committee on Appropriations is recommending a 5 percent increase to the proposed municipal budget. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey initially proposed a 5.41 percent increase (or … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/22

Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

Barrington Times - Wednesday, April 20, 2022

4/20/22

Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program

Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more

4/20/22