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Barrington's Halyna Chapman and Henry Humphries brought home the award for number one novice team.
Barrington hosts debate state championship tournament
The Barrington High School debate team finished its season with a stellar performance at the state championship tournament.   Barrington, which hosted states, had an especially strong … more
Salary increases fueling proposed budget bump in Barrington
Town officials are proposing a 5.1 percent increase for the municipal budget, and some of that increase is tied to unexpected raises for police officers, firefighters, dispatchers and DPW … more
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This section of the East Bay Bike Path near the Barrington/Warren Bridge will be temporarily limited to one lane this week.
Portion of the bike path will be limited to one lane this week
The work is taking place just south of the Route 114 bridge over the Palmer River extending down to Norbert Street near the North Burial Ground. more
The Barrington High School cheer team runs onto the mat during the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition.
Eagles soar to third-place finish at cheer competition
The Barrington High School varsity cheer team brought home third place at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition earlier this month.  With eight athletes on the … more
Cars roll into the Barrington High School student parking lot on a recent weekday morning.
BHS student parking lot: ‘It’s a madhouse…’
It is 8:25 a.m. on a Thursday morning and vehicles are lined up along Federal Road waiting to turn onto Upland Way, and eventually into the Barrington High School student parking … more
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Barrington hopes to clear up confusion around energy program
Confused about Barrington's energy aggregation program? You're probably not alone. In an effort to shed light on the program, the Town of Barrington and energy consultant Good Energy will … more
Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.
Two decades spent working towards peace
East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more
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Barrington Police begin roll-out of body-worn cameras
Barrington Police officers responded to a County Road residence for a suspicious condition late Tuesday night, March 7. The incident, which led to the arrest of a woman who was wanted on two … more
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Barrington High School’s shuttle hurdle relay team of Ethan Knight, Ryan Martin, Eli Terrell and Bobby Wind finished 13th at the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston earlier this month.
Barrington student-athletes compete at track nationals
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team had athletes competing at National Championship meets earlier this month. At the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Barrington High School … more
The seventh grade girls Gold team earned a spot in the league finals. Barrington fell to Newton, Mass., 29-26.
Barrington basketball teams reach Metro-West finals
Out of 86 communities and more than 1,100 teams participating in the Metro-West basketball program, Barrington had two teams reach the 2022-23 Group 4 championship games. The seventh grade girls … more
Emma Pautz, Siddharth Gupta and Abigail Goblick (from left to right) are selling tree saplings to off-set the use of paper at Barrington High School. Saplings are $5 each.
BHS students selling saplings to off-set school paper use
Three Barrington High School students are offering community members an affordable way to help the environment. Emma Pautz, Abigail Goblick and Siddharth Gupta are selling tree saplings for … more
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The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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Teams compete in a previous year's soccer tournament in Barrington.
Survey sheds light on fields and recreation facilities in Barrington
Results from a recent survey about athletic fields and recreation facilities in Barrington fill more than 120 pages, but numerous town leaders are skeptical about whether those results are … more
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In a recent survey, 74% of respondents said they favor installation of artificial turf in Barrington.
Barrington Recreation Survey: 74% favor artificial turf
The Town of Barrington encouraged residents to complete a survey about their experiences with, and opinions of, recreation facilities in town. In the final question, the survey asked: “What do … more
Eli Fedoryshyn (left) and Avery Bright work on school lesson inside one of the new modular classrooms at Primrose Hill School.
Modular classrooms at Barrington school: ‘This is a really nice space’
Maritime flags decorate the ceiling inside Abigail Canto’s classroom at Primrose Hill School. The colorful trimmings are a reminder of the year-long nautical theme celebrated by the students … more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 26 February 2023, Leg 3 onboard 11th Hour Racing Team. Fresh conditions at the start of Leg 3...Charlie Enright driving from the hatch during a period of light wind.
Damage to the rudder and main has hampered Leg 3 for 11th Hour crew
We are now lying in fourth place, 450 nautical miles southwest of New Zealand and just 144 nautical miles behind leader Holcim-PRB, wrote media specialist Amory Ross of Newport in his blog on the … more
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Some members of the Barrington High School Squash Club pose for a photo prior to a recent match.
BHS Squash Club squares off against St. Andrew's in finale
The Barrington High School Squash Club recently concluded its season with its third friendly match against neighboring St. Andrew’s School. This final team match, which involved girls and … more
The Planning Board recently reviewed development plans for the monastery. One of the plans calls for keeping the monastery building vacant and developing housing around it, while the second plan calls for the monastery to be demolished and housing to be built on the property.
What’s next for Carmelite Monastery property in Barrington?
Will it be developed for housing?  Will it be turned into a school?  Or will the former Carmelite Monastery property continue to sit vacant? The future of the town-owned property … more
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State announces response plans as winter storm looms
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
Rep. Jennifer Boylan
East Bay legislator submits gun safety bills
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … more
The EDC recently passed a motion recommending that the town sell off the former Carmelite Monastery property at 25 Watson Ave. (shown) and use the proceeds to offset the acquisition of the former Zion Bible College property.
Barrington commission says: Sell monastery, buy Zion
Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington. According to a memo … more
Barrington's new energy aggregation program starts soon
Barrington officials say it is a chance to save money and use more renewable energy.  Barrington’s electricity aggregation program, called Barrington Community Electricity (BEC), is … more
Students at Barrington Middle School will bring Matilda Jr. The Musical to the stage this month. Pictured are (front) Blake Myatt as Matilda, and (back row, from left to right) Leo Ellis as Mr. Wormwood, Simon Taylor at Trunchbull, Molly Coughlin as Miss Honey, and Sophia Janz as Mrs. Wormwood.
Matilda Jr. The Musical set for the stage
The kids at Barrington Middle School are ready to wow audiences with their performance of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.    Performances will be held on Friday, March 10, … more
A jogger crosses the Barrington River Bridge.
Fifteen will serve on new Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee
There is a new committee in Barrington and it has a lot of members. The Barrington Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee has 11 full voting members and four alternate non-voting members. The … more
An angled rendering of the planned renovations to Metcalf Hall at PCD to accommodate the move of the Barnard School to the East Providence campus.
PCD announces renovations as Barnard School merger nears
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the … more
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