To the editor: For years, Barrington DPW would pick up any type of waste (so long as it wasn’t dangerous). This included so-called “construction material” resulting from the homeowners own …

To the editor: There is a troubling pattern emerging in Barrington. Legitimate disagreements about taxes, development, and municipal decisions are increasingly accompanied by accusations of …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

To the editor: No one in their right mind would vote for any state bond. The State of Rhode Island is deeply in debt. Our per capita state debt is fifth nationally at $5,303 for each resident. …

To the editor: Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government …

To the editor: In a Sept. 30, Letter to the Editor, Rep. Jennifer Boylan frivolously writes that District 67 State Representative Candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated RI law …

To the editor: As we observe Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we should consider a fundamental question: What does it mean to celebrate America while honestly confronting its history? …

Recently, a lawsuit out of Cornell University has forced a hard conversation back into the open. A former student alleges that in October 2024, seven fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted …

To the editor: I was pleased to see the Town Council make a long overdue decision to add a second public comment period at the beginning of its meetings going forward – and simultaneously …

To the editor: I am so happy Neile Hartman is running for Barrington Town Council.   I respect and admire all the work she has done already to help our community. I got to know Neile …

There have been dozens of articles over the past few years regarding the fact that the state of Rhode Island, after more than five decades since the end of America’s involvement in Vietnam, still …

Barrington High School students and parents received an email on Monday afternoon that should serve as a wake-up call. The email detailed two troubling trends that have surfaced at the school …

To the editor: Barrington is two years away from being one of the most desirable places to live in New England. A historic $255 million investment means that every single school in town will be …

To the editor: As I read the articles about the traffic circles in Riverside and West Barrington, I think that we need to be clearer when we talk about modern roundabouts.   The …

To the editor: Last week's Barrington Times showed the questions on the ballot were drawn up without much consideration.   In reading the text one might think that people voting would …

To the editor: I want to thank all the volunteers who joined us at St. John’s on Saturday, Oct. 3 as we went about unloading thousands of pumpkins and gourds. There were all levels of Boy and …

To the editor: Town Council discussions of changes to the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) and the resulting referenda on the November ballot fail to address the key issue: Why were the …

To the editor: It's rare to actually know the candidate you plan to vote for. All too often, our decisions are shaped by political ads, debates, commentary, and the opinions of others. In the …

With its fallen bridges and reconstructed highways sucking up so much attention, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT) has a significant caseload of high-level distractions. A couple of …

To the editor: The Barrington Times front page article shows the fatal flaw with the town referendum process. First, Jim Hummel may have understood what he was voting to reduce but it’s …

To the editor: In regards to the last published Question of the Week, I want to point out that House District 67 candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated that “RIGL 31-3-2.2 …

There is a strange measure of success that many desirable communities eventually confront. People want to live there. Home values rise. Neighborhoods become more sought after. A house bought decades …

To the editor: As the sun begins to set on Summer 2026, I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who contributed to making this summer an exceptional one.   Our incredible team of …

To the editor: You may have read in the Barrington Times three months ago about my son and his overcoming his addiction. He was a little reluctant to tell his story, but he figured if it could …

To the editor: The town budget is not accepted until the required tax levy is authorized. For both the prior Financial Town Meeting (FTM) and the current Financial Town Referendum (FTR), Section …