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Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment. The town will use a lottery system to select who receives a rebate.
Feeling lucky? Barrington will use lottery for leaf blower rebates
Fate, or maybe luck, will decide who benefits from Barrington’s electric-powered lawn equipment rebate program. more
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The Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will select a winner to the community crosswalk design contest. A crosswalk painting event will be held in September. At top is "Wheel Crossing" and below is "Birds Flying on a Sunny Day."
Winning Barrington crosswalk mural to be announced
A winner will soon be chosen in the community crosswalk design contest. Dr. Tom Ollila, chairman of the Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the top design will be selected … more
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Wannamoisett's Mike Letendre
Local youngsters make their way into RIGA Junior Am semifinals
SEEKONK — Youngsters have taken centerstage this week with the 104th edition of the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, which began with stroke play qualifying rounds in Westerly at Winnapaug Country … more
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Stephen Primiano (center) and Cynthia Rosengard (left), shown during this year's FTM, were selected as two of the 11 residents to serve on the Charter Review Commission.
Who made the cut — Council picks 11 to serve on Charter Review Commission
During Monday night’s meeting, the Barrington Town Council appointed 11 residents to serve on the Charter Review Commission. The Charter Review Commission is tasked with reviewing the … more
James Lynch delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad during a recent Rhode Island American Legion Baseball game.
Post 10 takes top spot in Junior Legion Baseball standings
EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC-sponsored Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club, on the cusp of finishing first in the Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League standings at the start of play … more
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Real estate values resume their upward trend
After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more
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Good Energy's Jamie Rhodes answers residents' questions during an earlier energy aggregation meeting in Barrington. Rhodes was back in front of the Barrington Town Council on Monday night, requesting a change to the contract.
Questions surface about energy aggregation contract change
Barrington’s electricity aggregation program is less than a year old, but already the contract signed with the provider is going to be amended.   On Monday night, members of the … more
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Graffiti covers the back wall of the concession stand building at Sherwood Field. The park has been plagued by vandalism, officials said.
Vandals spray hate at Barrington ball field
Vandals struck Sherwood Field last week. Again. They left behind broken pipes and water spigots, smashed door knobs, ugly spray-painted graffiti, and more. Inside the concession stand at … more
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Post 2 sweeps Post 10 from Senior Legion Baseball playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League season came to an abrupt end for the Riverside Post 10 Seniors with a doubleheader loss to visiting Warwick/West Warwick … more
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Preparations began last week for the upcoming bike path bridges replacement project.
Crews begin early work for bike path bridges project
Preparations are underway for the upcoming bike path bridge replacement work.   Vanessa Gonzalez, a spokesperson with the RI Department of Transportation, confirmed that the work taking … more
Barrington resident Quincy Burke stands beside the accessible path he built at Barrington Beach as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
Eagle Scout Project brings accessible path to beach
An Eagle Scout Project has made Barrington Beach more accessible for people.   The project, completed by Barrington resident Quincy Burke, involved constructing an accessible path at the … more
Meet the residents who want to serve on Barrington Charter Review
The Barrington Town Council will interview candidates for the Charter Review Commission during Monday night’s meeting. Council President Carl Kustell said he is looking forward to the process … more
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A view of the Matos campaign signature sheet discarded by the East Providence Canvassing Office with the residences listed with the City Hall address highlighted.
East Providence is latest municipality to flag fraudulent Matos signatures
EAST PROVIDENCE — As previously reported by various media outlets, East Providence was the latest municipality to flag forged signatures and addresses in support of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos' … more
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A Barrington DPW worker cuts the grass at Chianese Field last week. Traverse Landscape Architects is taking an in-depth look at athletic fields in Barrington.
Fields consultant: ‘Do you need more fields or is it organizing them?’
Art Eddy knows athletic fields. And soon, he will know a lot more about Barrington’s athletic fields.   A principal with Traverse Landscape Architects, Eddy has been conducting a … more
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Work on Bradford and Central Streets in downtown Bristol began after the Fourth of July and is anticipated to be complete before school resumes at Colt and Andrews Schools.
Bristol County Water Authority work will continue through summer
Work on cast iron water mains, as well as gas mains, have begun and will proceed through the coming few weeks. more
Police investigate attempted break-in at Barrington elementary school
Barrington Police officers responded to Primrose Hill School at about 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, after multiple motion detection alarms were triggered inside the building. Officers checked … more
The plaque recognizing the "Carousel Five" on the grounds of the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park.
'Crescent Park' is back, City Council returns historic moniker to East Providence landmark
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seeing it as a means of correcting the historical record, the East Providence City Council, at its Tuesday, July 18, meeting, unanimously voted to once again call the … more
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MEGA Disposal is the private contractor that removes Barrington residents’ trash and recycling each week. The town spends about $1.65 million on residential trash and recycling pickup and disposal each year.
Barrington resident calls out town for trash issue
Are there limitations to what residents can put out for the trash each week? According to the director of the Barrington Department of Public Works, the town requests that residents only put out … more
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Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel … more
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Police: ‘Night putting’ leads to alcohol possession charges in Barrington
Barrington Police charged four Barrington teenagers with possession of alcohol by an underage person following an incident late Friday night, July 14.   According to Barrington Police, an … more
A new law sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (shown) and Rep. Michelle McGaw will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of Epi-Pens.
East Bay legislators sponsor bill requiring no-cost Epi-Pens
A new law sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Michelle McGaw will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of Epi-Pens.   The legislation (2023-S 0575A, 2023-H … more
Pictured are (from left to right) Coach Pete Romano, Coach Will LoVerme, Nate Romano, Zachary Sheinberg, Jay Barrass, Max Boyajian, Tommy Coutant, Charlie Lucas, Jordan Burns, Cole Fluet, Finn LoVerme, Anthony Fede, Ollie Cope, and James Palmieri, and Coach Pete Lucas.
Barrington Junior League All-Stars headed to states
The Barrington Little League Juniors All-Star baseball team defeated Pawtucket in the District 2 championship game on Thursday, July 13. Barrington defeated Pawtucket 13-2 earlier in the … more
The home at 330 Rumstick Road has five bedrooms, a pool, spa, cabana, and a boat mooring in Smith Cove. It sold for $5.6 million this week.
Record-breaking sale: $5.6M for Barrington home
A home on Rumstick Road sold for $5.6 million on Monday, July 17.   According to the real estate agencies involved, the sale price is the highest ever for a home in Barrington.   … more
The 2023 District 2 champion Barrington Little League 8-10 baseball All Star team included (front row, left to right) players Leo Espindle, Henry St. Onge, Owen Paxton, Porter Campo, Brendan Philippe, Owen Ayres, Michael McGovern, Will Coutant, Sebastian Hyams, Chase Corcoran and Andrew Viele; (back row) coaches Jody Corcoran, Dave McGovern and Ralph Coutant. Missing from photo Xavier Maddox.
Barrington beats Rumford for 10u District 2 All-Star tourney title
BARRINGTON — The Barrington entry into the District 2 Little League Baseball 8-10-year-old All Star tournament won the title Friday night, July 14, at Sherwood Field with an 8-2 victory over … more
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RISPCA offers reward for information on abandoned guinea pigs
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two hikers discovered a total of 42 guinea pigs abandoned at the Browning Mill Pond Area off of Arcadia Road in Exeter on Tuesday, July 12. The hikers, along with two … more
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