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Barrington Business and Community Association Chairman Bryan Hoffman (left) listens as board member Sarah Huard talks about the upcoming street fair planned for Wood Avenue this Sunday. The event is expected to feature more than 40 vendors, three food trucks and will include live musical performances.

Barrington prepares for its first-ever street fair this Sunday

Live music, food trucks, and dozens of vendors: Welcome to the first-ever Barrington Street Fair. The event will be held this Sunday, July 17, from 3 to 6 p.m., and promises something for just … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/14/22

Phase I of the plan calls for a new multi-purpose field, a new baseball diamond, and an expanding parking lot.

Manager about Haines Park plan: ‘minimal impact design’

The town manager wants residents to know that the renovation of athletic fields at Haines Park is just one piece of the work that officials would like to see completed there. Phil Hervey … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/13/22

Members of the Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team pose for a photo following their 14-4 win over East Providence in the District 2 Championship game.

Barrington Juniors top East Providence, win District 2 title

The Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team outscored East Providence 14-4 and captured the District 2 championship late last week. Barrington opened the District 2 tournament … more

7/13/22

Seven Steps to Solving the Barrington Fields Problem: (Steps 1-6 shown in yellow) 1. Put artificial turf at Barrington High School's Victory Field. 2. Share this field with youth sports on weeknights and weekends. 3. Negotiate for field usage with St. Andrew’s School. 4. Sign long-term agreement with St. Andrew’s and invest in new field and parking. 5. St. Andrew’s Farm Field – already in great condition. 6. At Barrington Middle School, move baseball field (not shown on map) to Haines and dedicate two fields for youth sports. 7. (shown in red) Throughout the new corridor of sports fields, add sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian paths, signage and safety measures.

A new vision for sports fields in Barrington

Last month I attended a Barrington Recreation Commission workshop focused on the town’s plan to spend perhaps $1.1 million of American Rescue dollars to move a baseball field and create a new … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/13/22

Barrington Police: Woman charged with possession of stolen vehicle, resisting arrest

Barrington Police received a 911 call for an erratic driver on County Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Officers responded and spoke to witnesses, who said the female motorist nearly … more

7/12/22

An individual later identified as Joseph Sands is shown in surveillance footage taking an American flag from a County Road resident's home late last month.

Barrington Police: Flag thief turns himself in and is charged

Barrington Police are thanking the public for helping identify the man who stole an American flag from a County Road resident’s porch. Police said they received numerous tips from the … more

7/11/22

Barrington Police: Drunk driver's car was missing a tire

Barrington Police charged Edward George Mullaney, 35, of Warwick, with DUI of liquor-blood alcohol concentration unknown-first offense on Sunday, July 3. An officer was driving in the area of … more

7/8/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

Ava Lucas, shown hitting the ball in Barrington's win over Middletown, crushed two home runs in Wednesday's game against Portsmouth.

Barrington All-Stars defeat Portsmouth in softball showdown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team battled back from 7-5 deficit in the fourth inning to knock off Portsmouth 11-8 in a winner’s bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 6, … more

7/7/22

Barrington officials call for meeting to discuss state aid shortfall

Members of the Barrington School Committee are calling for a special meeting with the town council to discuss a shortfall in expected state aid for education. Barrington school officials were … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/7/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park.

Haines Park plan debate: Trees, fields and neighbors

Neighbors to Haines Park voiced concerns about the town’s plan to build a new multi-use athletic field there, during a special workshop Thursday night, June 30, at the Peck Center for Adult … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/7/22

Barrington summer concert series begins Sunday at park

The Barrington Summer Concert Series sponsored by BankNewport, a free series of performances, is on Sundays this summer at Latham Park. The first concert on July 10 features Neal and the … more

7/6/22

Angie Promades slides safely into home plate during the second inning of Tuesday's playoff game, against Middletown.

Photos: Barrington All-Stars power past Middletown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Middletown 38-0 in a District II tournament opener on Tuesday night in Barrington. In the top of the first inning, Middletown's … more

7/6/22

Barrington police: Teens broke into vacant house, partied

Two teenagers are facing charges after they allegedly broke into a Barrington home and partied there while the residents were away on vacation. Barrington Police charged Devin M. Oliveira, … more

7/5/22

Cyclists line up under the balloons on Riverside Drive and start the ride.

Large crowd turns out for kids bike ride in Barrington

It was fun, and it was a fund-raiser. The annual Fraid Knots Kids Bike Ride took place late last month, and drew a large crowd of young bicyclists and their parents to the Country Club plat … more

7/5/22

Barrington's Joe Lombardi and his sons Joey and Michael reeled in a 650-pound swordfish last weekend.

Video: Barrington residents haul in huge swordfish

Barrington residents Joe Lombardi and his sons Joey and Michael reeled in a 650-pound swordfish last weekend. Lombardi and his sons, fishing aboard their boat Strikezone, caught the massive fish … more

7/1/22

Barrington Police searching for American flag thief

Barrington Police are searching for a man who stole an American flag from the front porch of a County Road home on Thursday, June 30. Police shared surveillance camera photos of the suspect … more

7/1/22

Addison O'Byrne goes up to bat against Tiverton during the 12U All-Star playoffs, Wednesday.

Barrington loses to Tiverton, forced into re-match with Newport

The Barrington Majors Division All-Star softball team struggled to score runs against a tough Tiverton team on Wednesday night, June 29, losing 10-0. The loss dropped Barrington into an … more

6/30/22

Health department: Barrington Beach re-opened for swimming

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended reopening a number of beaches across the state, including Barrington Beach, Thursday, June 30. RIDOH officials shared a press … more

6/30/22

Who’s running for what in Barrington

There will be plenty of new faces running for political office in Barrington this year. And it appears there will be a number of primary elections also. Five people filed their … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/30/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington recently completed a two-day visioning session that will create a long-term educational vision for Barrington schools.

Barrington budget official turned away from school facilities meetings

The vice chair of the town’s Committee on Appropriations, the board tasked with reviewing the budgets each year, was denied entrance to a key school department meeting last month. Susie … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/30/22

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

Barrington’s Julia Fortin (fourth rower from the left) is shown competing for the URI Women’s Crew team. Initially she made the URI team as a walk-on.

Barrington native plays a key role for URI Women’s Crew

When Julia Fortin was at Barrington High School, her primary sports were volleyball and basketball. In fact she was a member of the Eagles volleyball team that captured the 2016 state … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 6/29/22

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos (left) and newly appointed Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner (she wasn’t when this photo was taken, but she is now) answer questions from the audience during a “Coffee and Commerce” event at Trafford restaurant on Friday morning.

State leaders talk slushies, mimosas, taxes and regulations

Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more

By Scott Pickering | 6/29/22

A suspect checks out a vehicle parked outside a Barrington home at about 3:15 a.m. on Monday, June 20. Police said two vehicles were stolen from residents' driveways on Governor Bradford Drive and Chapin Road.

Barrington Police: Stolen Kia located in Connecticut

Police have recovered one of the vehicles stolen in town last week. Barrington Police received a call over the weekend from the New Haven Police Department. Detectives there told Barrington … more

6/29/22