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Jacob Brier's amendment would serve as an early step toward purchasing the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue in Barrington

Amendments call for more spending in Barrington

Barrington residents will be asked to decide on at least three amendments at the June 16 financial town meeting. Four members of the Barrington Town Council filed one of the amendments — … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/10/21

These tanks off Bayview Avenue serve the majority of water customers in Bristol. After upgrades to the system of water mains along Metacom Avenue, the tanks will be providing higher water pressure to homes and businesses throughout the east side of town by next spring.

BCWA spending $4.5 million to boost Bristol water pressure

The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is about to launch two significant projects that will be noticeable, temporarily disruptive and designed to give Bristol’s water infrastructure a major … more

6/10/21

Barrington budget: Spend, spend, spend

Stephen Primiano has found a simple way to describe Barrington’s budget this year: The tax levy is going down, but spending is going up. The chairman of the town’s Committee on … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/10/21

Bright colors, honking horns and school spirit on parade

Members of the Barrington High School senior class were treated to a special car parade on Friday, June 4. The parade started at Barrington High School and followed a route through the western … more

6/9/21

Anders Weiss, who graduated from Barrington High School in 2011, was recently named to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Four boat.

Barrington native headed back to the Olympics

Barrington native Anders Weiss has earned a second trip to the Olympics. Mr. Weiss, who graduated from Barrington High School in 2011, was recently named to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Four … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/7/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019.

East Bay legislators file bill to reopen bike path bridges

Rep. Jason Knight is leading a charge to have the state repair and reopen the two closed East Bay Bike Path bridges. Rep. Knight and a group of his fellow East Bay representatives want the state … more

6/7/21

Providence police major named new police chief in Barrington

Barrington has hired a new police chief. On Thursday, June 3, the town manager announced that Michael Correia, a 34-year veteran of the Providence Police Department, has been named the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/4/21

Longtime Barrington High School throwing coach Bob Gourley watches the Eagles’ Liam Capozza throw the hammer during a recent practice session.

BHS coach is ‘one of the best in the nation’

Where do you start when discussing long-time Barrington High hammer and weight throw coach Bob Gourley? Might it be that he has developed at least eight national and six state champions? … more

By MIKE SCANDURA | 6/3/21

Barrington schools updating ‘alcohol sensor device’ policy

The Barrington School Committee is updating its “alcohol sensor device” policy. Last month, committee members conducted a first reading for the new policy. Barrington School … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/2/21

Raccoon runs rampant — bites two Barrington residents

On multiple occasions late last month, residents in a quiet West Barrington neighborhood found themselves under attack. A large raccoon ambushed people on Walnut Road, Grant Street and Bradford … more

6/1/21

Barrington Middle School student Marketa Douglas is a finalists in the Doodle for Google competition.

Barrington student is finalist in Google competition

Barrington’s Marketa Douglas could soon have her artwork displayed on the Google homepage. The Barrington Middle School student is one of Google’s top five national finalists in the … more

5/28/21

The Barrington Middle School Science Olympiad team.

Barrington — One of Rhode Island’s most diverse (suburban) communities

Consider two Rhode Island communities. In one, just 3 percent of the students in the public schools are racial minorities — classified as anything other than “white.” In the other, … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/26/21

DEI policy goal: Make all students feel sense of belonging

What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families? Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/21

Barrington High School senior Sasha Westrick has been rowing since she was 13 years old. She recently signed a letter of intent to row for Temple University next year.

BHS senior will row for Temple University next year

Barrington High School senior Sasha Westrick recently signed a letter of intent to row for Temple University next year. Sasha started rowing when she was 13 years old and quickly took to the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/25/21

This image shows what the signs for the proposed Chase Bank would have looked like. The bank would have been located in the former AAA building at the corner of Maple Avenue and County Road.

Chase Bank, with drive-up ATM, earns board approval

A once-failed application for a new bank and drive-through ATM has earned enough votes on a second trip to the Barrington Zoning Board. Last month, members of the zoning board voted 4-1 to grant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/21/21

Couple and realtor signing papers for new house

The buying frenzy — and frustration — continue

Your company just announced that your division is being relocated from the Midwest headquarters to the East Coast. In fact, your new office is situated in Rhode Island — home to beautiful … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/20/21

Do you take cash?

Here’s a new phenomenon in the local real estate market. An increasing number of buyers are offering to pay cash for properties. Does that mean they actually bring a suitcase of Benjamins to … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/20/21

Some members of the Barrington High School math team are shown during a Zoom meeting. The Eagles won the state championship recently.

Barrington High School math team wins state championship

Another year, another state championship for the Barrington High School math team. The Eagles, led by coach Bob Marley, recently won their 19th state title in the last 22 years, outscoring the … more

5/20/21

Troop 2’s Lachlan Jackson, Eliot Wemple, James Nowinski, Terrence “Jamie” Boylan III, Colin Stabach, Martin Augustin, Harrison Ogden and Peter Birch (from left to right) will be honored at special Eagle Scout ceremony on Memorial Day.

Barrington's Troop 2 will honor eight new Eagle Scouts

Eight young men will earn their Eagle Rank during a special ceremony at Barrington High School on Memorial Day. The new Eagle Scouts are Martin Agustin, Peter Birch, Terrence “Jamie” … more

5/20/21

A bicyclist rolls along the sidewalk near the eastern edge of the Barrington River Bridge. The RI Department of Transportation is planning to make changes to the current detour for the closed bike path bridges. Residents and elected officials asked the DOT to rebuild the bridges.

Public pleads for new bike path bridges

The DOT is offering an improved detour, but stopped short of promising new bike path bridges. During a special public forum earlier this month, a high-ranking Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/21

There is a new plan to turn the former Jos. A. Bank store in Barrington into a Starbucks restaurant.

Starbucks sets it sights on new spot in shopping center

There is a new Starbucks plan in Barrington, but it does not involve the former BP Gas Station property on County Road. The new plan features a Starbucks opening in a different space inside the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/18/21

Police: Money stolen from Barrington residents' cars

A Barrington police officer was on routine patrol in the Hampden Meadows area of Barrington early Tuesday morning, May 11, when he spotted something suspicious. The officer saw two juveniles on … more

5/18/21

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

This Nayatt Road home sold recently for more than $4.5 million. It was originally built by professional golfer Brad Faxon.

Barrington home sells for more than $4.5 million

A home originally built by Barrington native and professional golfer Brad Faxon sold recently for $4,578,500. Located on Nayatt Point, the home sits on nearly four acres of waterfront property, … more

5/14/21

There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.

Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs

The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14. The parade will … more

5/13/21