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A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council want the flagpole removed from the memorial.
Veterans say town is violating US American Flag Code
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council made it official on Tuesday morning, filing a request that the flagpole be removed from the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. A … more
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This photo taken in a previous year shows the Legion Way ice rink. A Park and Recreation Commission member said the rink is in need of repairs.
Commission: Legion Way ice rink in need of repairs
A member of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission says the Legion Way ice rink needs some attention. At the recent commission meeting, Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus said the seams … more
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Barrington residents call police to report attempted scams
Barrington residents filed numerous complaints with local police last week regarding a variety of attempted scams. Following is a list of the reports: • An Echo Drive resident called police … more
The late Eddie Anelundi sits with one of his Barrington High School tennis teams. Mr. Anelundi, who led Barrington to three state titles, passed away in late January.
Former BHS coach ‘was loved by everyone’
The Rhode Island tennis world lost a legend late last month. On Jan. 31, lifelong East Providence resident and former Barrington High School girls tennis coach Eddie Anelundi passed away. He was … more
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Resident lodges police complaint against Barrington council member
A Barrington resident wanted to file a  complaint with local police against a member of the Barrington Town Council last week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the resident told police she had sent a … more
Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.
BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware
At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more
Dr. Richard Gordon, shown during the Aug. 3, 2020 incident.
Judge rules Barrington assault was not a hate crime
On Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, Sixth Division District Court Judge Stephen Isherwood ruled that the Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement should not be applied to Barrington resident Dr. Richard … more
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While there is a Barrington ordinance restricting how long a sign may remain in place in Barrington, a precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court makes the local law “unenforceable,” says the town's attorney.
Barrington has lawn sign law — but can’t enforce it
Hate Has No Home Here. Keep Politics Off The Pole. Black Lives Matter. There are countless signs scattered in lawns throughout Barrington, and according to the town’s attorney, those signs … more
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Barrington native Brett Azar (center) plays the role of The Iron Sheik in the new NBC sitcom, Young Rock. Here he is pictured with actors playing the roles of Macho Man Randy Savage (left) and Andre the Giant.
Barrington-raised ‘Iron Sheik’ living his dream
Barrington native Brett Azar has landed his biggest acting job yet, and might have a haircut to thank for it. Stuck at home during the pandemic, Mr. Azar decided it was time for a change. So he … more
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Barrington resident Pete Peterson captured this photo of residents registering for their vaccinations last week. The registration event for residents 75 and older was held in the council chambers in Barrington Town Hall.
More than 1,000 Barrington residents register for vaccination
More than 1,000 Barrington residents 75 years or older have registered with the town to receive a Covid-19 vaccination when they become available. According to an email from Barrington Town … more
The number of FBI background checks for potential gun owners more than doubled in Rhode Island, year over year.
Gun ownership and use are on the rise in Rhode Island
Add gun acquisition and violence to the list of troubling societal issues that just got worse in 2020.According to the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAV), 2020 saw a 111 percent … more
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Council approves housing downpayment assistance program
It just became a little bit easier to buy a home in Barrington. During its meeting on Monday night, the Barrington Town Council unanimously approved a new downpayment assistance program for … more
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Rep. Jason Knight, shown in this photo from 2019, was recently appointed to the House Oversight Committee and will serve as chairman of its Subcommittee on Administrative Efficiency.
East Bay lawmaker critical of state’s vaccination rollout
A member of the House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday, Feb. 3 that the state is on the edge of “a colossal failure” in the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. Rep. Jason Knight … more
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There is a plan to build an asphalt plant, similar to the one shown, in Seekonk, Mass., a short distance from Barrington.
Barrington council weighs in on proposed asphalt plant
Members of the Barrington Town Council joined a growing number of people who are very concerned about the proposed construction of an asphalt production facility just over the town line in Seekonk, … more
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Dr. Richard Gordon, shown in this image taken from a video, was found guilty of simple assault and disorderly conduct stemming from an Aug. 3, 2020 incident with his neighbor.
Barrington man found guilty of assaulting his neighbor
Rhode Island District Court Judge Stephen M. Isherwood ruled on Wednesday, Feb. 3 that Barrington resident Richard Gordon was guilty of simple assault and disorderly conduct, stemming from an Aug. 3, … more
Barrington's new flag policy codifies what the town had already been doing — it gives the town council and the town manager the power to decide which flags to fly on the pole.
Barrington council passes flag policy in marathon meeting
The Barrington Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, but it was actually early Tuesday morning when members voted to approve a flag policy. The council afforded more than three hours of … more
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Barrington residents, angry letters and a forgotten lawn sign law
Was it racially motivated or politically motivated? During an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier pondered whether the letter sent to a handful of … more
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Money from the Spencer Trust helps cover some of the costs for Barrington's annual Day of Caring.
Half of Spencer Trust budget used for management
A local official is questioning whether the town should be spending about half of its annual Spencer Trust budget on administrative costs. Jacob Brier, a member of the town council, said during … more
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Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (third from left) heads back to her car after discovering she was not able to register for a vaccination on Friday morning.
Barrington seniors brave cold weather, hope to register for vaccine
Ruth Oppenheim pushed through a bitterly cold wind as she made her way to the front door of Barrington Town Hall early Friday morning. The 93-year-old Barrington resident was hoping to register to … more
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Members of the United Veterans Council of Barrington stand in opposition to the town manager’s decision to raise the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole last year. The group is calling for a non-political flag policy.
Barrington's proposed flag policy challenged
The president of the Barrington United Veterans Council is making a hard push to have the Barrington Town Council adopt a non-political flag policy. On Thursday morning, Jan. 28, Paul Dulchinos … more
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Town officials have been pressuring Shineharmony LLC, the owners of the property, to secure the vacant buildings, which have become an inviting target to vandals.
Violation notice upheld, vacant property's owner facing fines
The Barrington Building Board of Review has voted to uphold a notice of violation issued to the owner of the former Zion Bible College property. During a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26, members of … more
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Barrington Police: Resident reports confederate flag-waving dirt-bike rider; partying in Y’s buses?
Barrington police responded to a variety of incidents last week: • On Saturday, Jan. 23, a Western Avenue resident called police to report that a man had been riding a dirt bike around nearby … more
Annmarie Gower was an All-American runner in college and beloved track and cross-country coach for more than 30 years at Barrington High School. She stepped down recently, stating “The last couple of years with COVID and the school time change the day became really long. I couldn’t start my practices until 3:45. Personally for me it became difficult as is the case for any coach who is a teacher.”
Start-time change a factor for retiring BHS coach
Perhaps Barrington High School Director of Athletics George Finn best expressed how important Annmarie Gower has been to the school’s girls’ cross country team, indoor track team and … more
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Candace Breen was one of a handful of residents who recently received a letter from another resident telling them to remove Biden and Black Lives Matter signs from their yards.
Letter to Barrington residents: Remove Biden and BLM signs
Candace Breen was having a wonderful day. The Barrington resident was watching President Biden’s inauguration on television last Wednesday when she heard the mail truck pull in front of her … more
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Members of the RI National Guard set up the asymptomatic rapid testing site in the Barrington Shopping Center.
Barrington testing site extended two more weeks
Barrington officials announced recently that the pop-up asymptomatic Covid-19 testing site in town will remain open for an additional two weeks. The testing site, which is located in the former … more
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