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Barrington Land Conservation Trust volunteers accept a legislative grant, which was presented by Rep. Jennifer Boylan.
Barrington land trust lands legislative grant for $2,500
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust recently received a legislative grant which will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve open space and educate the public about local … more
A group of Barrington school officials and middle school students celebrate the Green Ribbon Award won by Barrington Middle School. Holding the check for a $1.5 million energy bonus are RI Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green (left) and Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore.
Sustainable Barrington schools report: Solar panels and more
Barrington School officials are working on a report that details the district’s climate resilience and sustainability.   The report, while still in its draft form, highlights … more
BHS teacher cleared of misconduct allegations
A Barrington High School teacher has been taken off administrative leave and will resume teaching, following the conclusion of an investigation into alleged misconduct.   In an email sent … more
Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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Cora Floriani and the Barrington Little League Senior All Star softball team competed in the regional tournament recently. Here, she is pictured in the District 2 finals.
Senior softball all stars from Barrington battle in regionals
The Barrington Little League Senior All Star softball team was eliminated from the Regional Tournament after losing 14-1 to Delaware on Monday, July 22.   Barrington finished the tournament … more
Abigail Goblick, Mia He, Siddharth Gupta and Emma Pautz (from left to right) have won the President’s Environmental Youth Award for their project, “The Barrington Environmental Establishment.”
Barrington students earn prestigious environmental award
Four teenagers from Barrington recently won a prestigious environmental award.   Abigail Goblick, Siddharth Gupta, Mia He and Emma Pautz received the President’s Environmental Youth … more
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Officials say parking spaces at Barrington Beach have been hard to find on weekends and holidays this summer.
Barrington Town Council aims to address beach parking pinch
If you are planning a trip to Barrington Beach this weekend, you may want to get there early. Officials say parking spaces at the town beach have been hard to find on weekends and holidays this … more
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CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
Zac Possiel gets caught in a run-down between third base and home.
Barrington wins again, advances to Ron Silva Tournament final
The Barrington Little League Ron Silva Tournament All Stars advanced to the finals with a 15-5 win over Rumford on Saturday, July 20.   Wes Argo went 2-for-2 with a walk at the plate for … more
R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 3-1 to place the synthetic turf fields proposal on the November ballot. The Council will also consider sending a second synthetic turf fields question during its meeting on July 22.
Barrington Council may send a second synthetic turf question to voters this fall
The Barrington Town Council will consider sending a second question to voters at the November election regarding the synthetic turf field proposal for the middle school.   While the first … more
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Barrington High School student-athletes fill the presentation room during Thursday night's School Committee meeting. The students were there to support improvements to the BHS athletic complex.
School Committee says yes to new Victory Field athletic complex
Barrington High School is getting a new Victory Field athletic complex. During a meeting on Thursday night, July 18, members of the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to renovate the stadium … more
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Barrington High School's Victory Field
What does the future hold for Barrington's Victory Field?
Members of the School Committee are expected to discuss the future of Victory Field when they meet tonight, Thursday, July 18.  The public portion of the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. inside the … more
Barrington catcher Luke Fluet yells for Xavier Maddox and teammates to throw home after a Bristol/Warren bases-clearing hit to deep right field by Jude Francis with two outs in the fourth inning.
Barrington All Stars fall one game short of trip to states
The Barrington Little League Majors 12U All Star baseball team came up one win short of a trip to the state tournament.   Barrington, which entered the weekend undefeated, lost to … more
A group of young farmers show off the crop of garlic they harvested at Barrington Farm School last week. Pictured are (from left to right) Lena Read, Niko Kasvikis, Billie Link, Canon Link (front), and Nailah Link.
More hands needed at the farm
Wildflowers fill the patch of ground just beyond the solar panels.   Pale blues, bright yellows, deep pinks and what seems like dozens of shades of green create an irresistible palette for … more
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Barrington's Audrey Paxton gets ready to release a pitch during a District 2 game.
Barrington softball team preps for Senior League regionals
A team from Barrington will play for a chance to compete in the Senior League World Series. The Barrington Little League Senior Softball All Star team will battle in the 2024 Senior League … more
Cars fill the grassy area at Barrington Town Beach.
Should Barrington ban non-resident parking at beach on weekends, holidays?
Carl Kustell is concerned about a potential parking problem at Barrington Beach.   The Barrington Town Council President said he has learned that on many weekends and holidays, … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be flying drones over the bird sanctuary periodically, and people can also expect to see increased police patrols.
Barrington Police increasing patrols at bird sanctuary on Wampanoag Trail
Planning a walk at the Osamequin Nature Preserve? Do not be surprised if you see a police drone flying overhead.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be taking … more
MG Commercial Real Estate was recently purchased by George Paskalis and Barrington resident Leeds Mitchell IV (shown).
Business partners purchase real estate company
The full-service commercial real estate brokerage company MG Commercial Real Estate has been purchased by the firm’s two long-time partners, George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV.   … more
Barrington Police: Owners of aggressive dog will not be cited
The owners of a dog that crashed through a glass door at a neighbor’s house and forced that family to retreat into a bedroom will not be cited by police.   Barrington Police Chief … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election. McCrann later withdrew from the race.
Signatures are in, the field of candidates in Barrington is set
The field of candidates has shifted a bit, following the deadline to submit endorsement signatures. According to Barrington Town Clerk Merrie DeSisto, all but one of the candidates gathered the … more
Michele Geremia served as the recreation director and senior services director in Barrington. She retired last week.
Barrington's former ‘Leisure Services’ director stepping down
Michele Geremia believes the time is right.   After leading the town’s recreation and senior services departments for the last 12 years, Geremia is retiring.   “It was … more
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Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.
Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3
The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) … more
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Barrington Police deal with multiple dog-related incidents
Sunday, July 7 was a busy day for dog-related incidents in Barrington. Early in the day, a dog was found wandering loose in the area of Whipple Avenue. The dog was later returned to its … more
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