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Work as a school lunch monitor and you’re eligible for a vaccination

The Barrington School Department is looking for people to work as lunch monitors at Barrington Middle School and Barrington High School. The additional staffing is needed as students in those schools … more

4/16/21

The Barrington Police Department is purchasing this 22-foot center console Cobia for the harbor patrol.

New used boat coming to Barrington Harbor Patrol

The Barrington Town Council approved the purchase of a new, used harbor patrol boat during the April 5 meeting. Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo requested approval for the purchase, … more

4/16/21

Barrington veterans Bill Groves (left), Charlie Peabody, Ken Lass, Joe MacRae, Bart Stanzione, Al Girard, Charles Brule and Paul Dulchinos hold up signs on Monday at the veterans memorial in front of town hall. The veterans group has asked that flags carrying a partisan or political message or those that are divisive not be flown on the flagpole, which stands in the center of the veterans memorial. The Barrington UVC is requesting the veterans memorial be relocated to a new space.

Barrington council planning meeting to deal with flag issues

Barrington Town Council member Carl Kustell recently suggested that the council hold a special meeting each year to discuss flag issues. The suggestion followed a comment by Barrington resident … more

4/15/21

Magnus Thorsson shows off the interior of his Tesla. He said the town would save money by switching over the police department cruisers to Teslas.

Barrington resident wants police department to go electric

Barrington resident Magnus Thorsson drives a Tesla, and he believes Barrington Police Officers should as well. Mr. Thorsson has been pitching Barrington officials on the idea of switching over the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/15/21

Barrington DPW worker Moses Massa rakes the home plate area of at one of the Haines Park baseball fields. The town is considering field improvements at Haines.

Longer lease opens door for improvements at Haines Park

The town is entering into a 30-year lease agreement with the state for use of Haines Park, and that agreement will open the door for some significant field renovations at the park. Previously, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/15/21

Barrington residents report larcenies from their cars

Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo has a message for Barrington residents: Do not leave anything valuable in your cars overnight. For weeks, the town has been plagued by a series of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/14/21

Members of the Barrington Police Department march down Maple Avenue during a prior year's Memorial Day Parade.

Barrington Town Council OKs FTM, but shuts down parade

Members of the Barrington Town Council recently set the date for this year’s Financial Town Meeting, but scrapped plans to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade. During the April 5 meeting, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/12/21

Barrington's Spencer Trust nearly triples annual budget

The Spencer Trust board of directors recently voted to increase its annual budget from $92,000 to nearly $250,000. Officials learned recently that the Trust, which is dedicated to helping the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/11/21

Barrington police news — new tennis courts vandalized

Barrington police responded a variety of calls last week, including one about the new tennis courts at Barrington Middle School. The school resource officer was called to the new tennis courts … more

4/8/21

Red flag rebuttal — Barrington schools explain their de-leveling philosophy

Teachers, administrators, a former college admissions officer and the principal of a high school in Massachusetts recently took turns explaining the rationale behind restructuring the program of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/8/21

Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.

State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/21

This rendering shows what the new, state-of-the-art squash center will look like at St. Andrew’s School.

St. Andrew’s School plans to build a new squash center

A $1.25-million gift from an anonymous longtime supporter and friend of St. Andrew’s will provide funding for a state-of-the-art squash center at St. Andrew’s School — the … more

4/7/21

For buyers, the competition is tougher than ever

Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the residential real estate market, and Rhode Island’s real estate market shifted with it. According to State-Wide … more

By Sam Tavares | 4/7/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019, and a state official recently said that they don't want to "waste $25 million" rebuilding them.

East Bay Bike Path bridge work facing more delays

People waiting for the East Bay Bike Path bridges to be replaced will need to wait longer — maybe a lot longer. During a radio interview on Thursday, April 1, Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/5/21

Star Riders Motorcycle Club member Kevin Hebert (left) looks on as Vietnam veteran Donald DiPierro of Barrington reacts to seeing his new car at the Bristol VFW on Saturday during a brief ceremony including veterans from the Sidewinders, Star Riders, and the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Clubs of Bristol County, Rhode Island and New York.

Local veteran gets a new set of wheels

United States Veterans Motorcycle Clubs (USVMC) are popular social and recreational clubs across the country. “Almost every state has at least one or two,” said Paul Mello, himself a … more

4/2/21

Susan Ruggieri said her home’s assessment increased by nearly 35 percent. She is hoping that her recent appeal meeting with an official from Northeast Reval will lead to a reduction in her assessment.

Sticker shock — resident reacts to recent revaluation

Susan Ruggieri is still reeling after the recent town-wide revaluation resulted in a 35 percent increase to her home’s assessment. The Rose Lane resident said her home’s previous … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/26/21

Who spends least on students? Would you believe … Barrington?

Let’s try a game the kids like to play — two truths and a lie. Following are three statements. Two are true, one is not … 1. Barrington has the best public schools in Rhode … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/26/21

Barrington resident Michael Dalessio was found in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Update: Police locate missing Barrington man

Barrington Police have located the 74-year-old Barrington man who was reported missing earlier this week. Police said Michael Dalessio was found in West Palm Beach, Fla., and he is doing fine. … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/25/21

Barrington High School seniors Vivienne Gaus, Julia DeRiso, Kerryn Moran and Katie Cappello (from left to right) share big smiles after being treated to bagels on Sunday, March 21.

BHS seniors celebrated with ‘Bagel Drive-Thru’

Barrington High School students feasted on free bagels this Sunday, March 21, as they were treated to a Bagel Drive-Thru event at Bagels Etc. Deb Sullivan (mom of BHS senior Connor Sullivan) … more

3/25/21

Unified Volleyball not offered at Barrington High this season

Officials at Barrington High School decided not to offer Unified Volleyball during the Fall II sports season, which started recently and concludes in a little more than a month. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/24/21

The Barrington United Veterans Council requested the town’s assistance in relocating the veterans memorial to a different space away from the flagpole. The town manager has denied the request.

Barrington Town Manager: Veterans memorial is staying put

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha went on the record late last week to say that the town will not be relocating the veterans memorial. The statement came in response to a request from the … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/24/21

Two people walk along South Lake Drive last week. The town recently put up gates blocking vehicular traffic from traveling on South Lake Drive. The road is still open to pedestrian, joggers, bicyclists and fishermen.

Barrington closes South Lake Drive to car traffic

The town closed South Lake Drive to all car traffic earlier this month, and this week it appears some people are not happy with that decision. On Sunday morning, March 21, Barrington police … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/23/21

The Barrington Town Council recently created a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town and started it with $500,000.

Barrington Town Council establishes fund for affordable housing

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the creation of a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town. The council also voted to put $500,000 into the fund. Barrington Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/18/21

Group wants to relocate veterans memorial

The Barrington United Veterans Council no longer wants the veterans memorial to be located near the flagpole outside Barrington Town Hall. In a series of emails to the town manager and members … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/17/21

Barrington schools' reentry task force delays music programs

The state recently set new guidelines allowing indoor music performance at public schools, but Barrington officials have decided to get more information before implementing any changes in the music … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/16/21