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Barrington's Adam Gorman watches a shot during the first day of the golf state championship at Cranston Country Club.
Barrington in second place after first day of golf state championship
Barrington High School senior Adam Gorman was two strokes off the lead and the Barrington team stood in second place overall after Day 1 of the RI State Golf Championship at Cranston Country Club on … more
Luke Tanous slides safely into home during the Eagles' 5-0 win over Narragansett on Tuesday.
Barrington shuts out Narragansett and advances in playoffs
Luke Tanous went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base as the Barrington High School baseball team (18-3) defeated Narragansett 5-0 in a Division II playoff game on Tuesday … more
Dawn August has been with Barrington Public Schools since 1990 and was recently selected as the new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Longtime district employee impresses principal screening committee
Primrose Hill School has a new principal.   On Wednesday morning, May 29, the district announced that Dawn August has been selected as the new Primrose Hill School Principal. Barrington … more
William Donohue asks town officials if they had considered selling the entire seven-acre property.
Town sells land for $1; developer expects to make $660,000 profit
A stack of printouts near the entrance to the Barrington High School gymnasium offered taxpayers a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) pertaining to the Watson Avenue development.   … more
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Barrington High School students Jane Fahey, Sadie Spector, Morgan Silva, Jackson Kelley, Mia Biagetti and Sam Weiser (from left to right) earned honors at the state meet for National History Day.
BHS students qualify for History Day Nationals
A group of Barrington High School students recently received honors at the state meet for National History Day held at CCRI.   Six BHS students from the History Club presented their … more
Barrington’s Nolan Leonard, a senior member of the team, blasts out of a bunker of the 15th hole during a recent league match. The Eagles are competing in the state championship this week.
Playoffs in full swing for BHS spring sports teams
Tuesday, May 28 is shaping up to be a busy day for Barrington High School spring sports teams.   Four playoff games or matches are scheduled for Tuesday, including the boys tennis semifinal … more
Colin Hope spins his stick away from a North Kingstown defender while advancing the ball.
Eagles sink Skippers in quarterfinals, 16-4
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown, 16-4, in a Division I playoff quarterfinal game on Friday, May 24. Barrington was scheduled to play against LaSalle in the … more
Lily O'Neil attacks the goal while battling Portsmouth, Thursday.
BHS girls lacrosse eliminated from playoffs
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team lost to Portsmouth 17-12 in the Division I quarterfinal playoff matchup on Thursday, May 23. Captain Anna Lombardi led the Eagles (6-9 in the … more
Kylie Delemos hugs goalie, Molly Gersen, while celebrating a 17-12 quarterfinal win over Barrington on Thursday at Portsmouth High School.
Patriots beat Barrington, advance to lacrosse semis
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23. Sophia … more
The State Traffic Commission has agreed to improve the signs at a crosswalk near the intersection of Washington Road and Lincoln Avenue, and will also lower speed limits on Washington Road.
Slow down — state aims to make Barrington road safer
The State Traffic Commission recently approved a series of safety upgrades for one Barrington road. According to a press release from the Barrington Police Department, the State Traffic … more
Barrington residents attend the Financial Town Meeting inside the high school gym on Wednesday night, May 22.
Budgets continue to grow in Barrington
In 2013, gas cost about $3.60 per gallon, a dozen eggs cost about $2, and the combined school and municipal budgets in Barrington totaled $59.3 million.   Eleven years later, gas is about … more
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Buyers, be crafty — Sellers, be ready
Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them. Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same … more
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Barrington’s Ethan Knight (center), shown during the Eastern Division Championship meet, won two events at the Class B Championship on Sunday.
Eagles race to Class B Championship
Postseason championships continue to pile up for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team.   On Sunday, May 19, the Eagles cruised to the Class B Championships, which were held at … more
Brook Street — Assessment increase: 54 percent • Old assessment: $299,000 • Old tax bill: $6,069 • New Assessment: $458,000 • New tax bill: $6,755
How will the FTM votes impact Barrington tax bills?
Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75. Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town … more
Town Council President Carl P. Kustell (left) answers questions concerning the monastery development at the financial town meeting on Wednesday night.
Barrington taxpayers vote yes to housing development, $5M fields bond and more
Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million. Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all … more
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Barrington teenager facing multiple charges following investigation
On Friday, May 17, Barrington Police charged a 17-year-old Barrington girl with seven counts of receiving stolen goods, three counts of weapons other than firearms prohibited, mace used for other … more
The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament in Chicago last weekend.
Barrington High School sailing team finishes seventh at nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) for the Founder’s Trophy, which was held in Chicago last weekend.   Barrington … more
Barrington Schools seeking a $3.1 million budget increase
Barrington School officials are proposing a $3.1 million increase for the proposed school budget.   The $3.1 million bump, if approved by voters at this year’s Financial Town Meeting, … more
Barrington municipal budget calls for two new positions
In what could be the last financial town meeting ever in Barrington, residents will be asked to approve a $65.8 million school budget, a $21.8 million municipal budget, and a $5 million bond. … more
Quinn Murphy, shown homering earlier this season, hit a long home run in the first inning against Mount St. Charles on Tuesday, May 21.
Eagles wrap up regular season with 18-2 win
Quinn Murphy belted a three-run homer in the first inning as Barrington swept its season series from Mount St. Charles by coasting to an 18-2 victory on Tuesday, May 21. The Eagles (15-3) … more
The Barrington Fire Department's Color Guard leads a previous year's Memorial Day parade.
Barrington’s Memorial Day Parade steps off Monday morning
The entire community is invited to the Barrington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on Monday, May 27.   Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website (www.barrington.ri.gov) … more
Cam Kelley, shown in a match earlier this season, led the Eagles offense with 15 kills in the win over West Warwick.
Barrington volleyball team picks up wins over Wizards and Bulldogs
On Tuesday, May 14, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of West Warwick, 3-0. The scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-10.   Cam Kelley led the … more
Police: Man spotted taking photos of teenage girls at Barrington Beach
Barrington Police responded to Barrington Beach on Monday, May 13, after a person called the station to report that an older man was taking photographs of teenage girls. Police spoke to a … more
The Barrington Financial Town Meeting will be held in the high school gym on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Barrington FTM: Monastery property, $5M bond, budgets and more
At the FTM on Wednesday night, May 22, Barrington taxpayers will vote on the future of the Monastery property, a $5 million bond to improve athletic fields, and nearly $100 million in school … more
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An accident reconstruction specialist was called to the scene of a car crash on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday, May 19.
Barrington teenager flips his car on the Wampanoag Trail
Barrington Police are investigating a crash that occurred on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday morning, May 19.   Police said a 16-year-old Barrington boy was driving at a high rate of speed … more
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