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Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare treat Thursday evening with a rare visit by aurora borealis, …
When Barrington voters head to the polls on November 5, 2024, they will face several local ballot questions that could shape the … Read More
The Bayside YMCA in Barrington is offering a Senior Strength class as part of its efforts to support older adults in maintaining … Read More
The Barrington School Committee is expected to review the bids from six companies who are interested in designing the new Victory … Read More
Question: Do you believe the current school committee has been transparent in its decision-making, and would you change anything about … Read More
Question: Is there anything you would change about how the Town Council sets its agendas, conducts its meetings, interacts with the … Read More
The Barrington High School community is celebrating a special Advanced Placement recognition.
According to an email from … Read More
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Life in the Garden
There’s a growing buzz in Barrington
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.
The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee
To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools—it is what …
Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community
To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask …
Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive
To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and …
Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf
To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. …
Letter: Are the Independents really Independents?
To the editor: I believe I am not alone in noting that there are no currently registered Republicans running in Barrington for School Committee or Town Council. But interestingly, there are a …