Categories - Main | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay

Letter: Not hard to see who scorns women in US society

To the editor: ‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ This phrase, controversial to some, is embedded in our culture and had to do with spurious or unrequited love. … more

4/6/22

Castmembers of “REVOLTING!” pose for a photo during a recent rehearsal. Pictured are (clockwise, from left) Jack Gravina, Alexa Bothelo, Jay Barrass, Naima Basse and Juliana Quadros.

Barrington students ready to share ‘REVOLTING!’ performance

After a two-year hiatus from the stage, the kids at Barrington Middle School are ready to wow audiences with their performance of an historical musical revue called "REVOLTING!" The … more

4/6/22

Westport Community Schools superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at an even at the high school earlier

Westport school chief: District needs financial support, override

The head of Westport Community Schools said this week that while the district can live without some of the items he and the school committee proposed under a $4.4 million override budget, the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/6/22

Letter: It is time for the school district to change course

To the editor: Stop confounding the issues of leveled education and equity in the honors program and offer leveled classes with honors opportunities. "It is easiest to reach the most … more

4/6/22

Letter: Trying to understand why we can’t have honors courses

To the editor: I went to the School Committee meeting the other night to learn once and for all why we can’t have honors English classes for 9th and 10th graders anymore. According to … more

4/6/22

Letter: Stop steamrolling parents and students, and listen

To the editor: On April 1, many news stations began reporting that data surrounding the AP exams that were administered in 2021. Nationwide, 22.5% of students tested scored a 3 or higher on at … more

4/6/22

A vehicle navigates flooded Mathewson Road during a weather event a few years ago. Barrington is working to become more resilient to flooding and other natural hazards.

Online survey will help Barrington officials understand hazard concerns

The Town of Barrington needs your help. Barrington is working to become more resilient to flooding and other natural hazards, and officials are currently preparing a hazard mitigation and … more

4/6/22

Portsmouth High pitcher John Mass hurls a fastball during the team's win over East Providence on Monday. The right-hander struck out 14 batters, allowing just one hit and no runs over six innings.

Portsmouth downs Townies as 2 pitchers combine for shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity boys’ baseball team defeated East Providence 5-0 on Monday, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. more

4/5/22

Callum Corbishley, Parker White and Hunter Madril (from left) perform a science dance experience combined with kinesthetic learning while they enjoy Marvelous Marvin Novogrodski's program during Monday’s Arts for Life presentations at Hathaway School.

The arts come alive at Hathaway! (Photos)

PORTSMOUTH — On Monday, Hathaway Elementary School welcomed a magician, storyteller, musicians and others in celebration of its its annual Arts for Life Week. The day featured performances … more

4/5/22

Portsmouth breezes through rest of Comprehensive Plan

PORTSMOUTH — Although the process to get there took roughly two and a half years, the Town Council spent less than 40 minutes Monday night to review and tentatively approve the final four … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/4/22

Town Planner Gary Crosby, here thumbing through the draft of the Comprehensive Community Plan, has announced his retirement at he end of the fiscal year, after 18 years of service.

Portsmouth losing one-two planning punch

PORTSMOUTH — Gary Crosby, who as town planner has been the key figure in guiding Portsmouth’s growth and development over the past 18 years, is retiring at the end of the fiscal … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/4/22

The Haines Park project includes construction of new athletic fields and parking areas and carries an estimated cost of $1.8 million.

Two funding sources could fuel recreation projects in Barrington

Federal funding and surplus bond money could bring a number of park and recreation projects to life in Barrington. At the March 24 Barrington Park and Recreation Commission meeting, Chairman … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/22

The Barrington School Committee recently voted to release $4 million of the Barrington Middle School construction bond surplus to the town.

Majority of Barrington Middle School bond surplus handed over to the town

During a meeting last week, members of the Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to release $4 million of surplus bond money to the town. The $4 million was left over from the $68.4 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/22

Editorial: What a mess in Barrington

The Barrington Middle School basketball courts are not the only places in town plagued with trash these days. A quick tour of Barrington’s roads and parks reveals way too much litter … more

4/1/22

Letter: School committee assessment, from the hopeful to hopeless

Three years ago, as a principal on an eighth-grade winter field trip to Winter Carnival in Quebec City, we were regaled by the Parliament historian regarding the province’s rich history. Their … more

4/1/22

Letter: Veterans and council both deserve gratitude and respect

Letters in March 16-17 Barrington Times were painful to read. Veterans who have honorably served voicing anger toward Town Council members who are honorably serving. Both groups deserve our gratitude … more

4/1/22

Letter: Frustrated by the misuse of data by assistant superintendent

I’m happy to see the Providence Journal pick up the story of Barrington eliminating ELA honors classes for 9th and 10th grade students. Perhaps the additional scrutiny will encourage more … more

4/1/22

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce spent time with (from left to right) Rep. Susan Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Sen. Wally Felag, Rep. Jason Knight and Rep. June Speakman.

Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture

Five members of the Rhode Island General Assembly met with a room full of local business leaders, and the predominant topic of conversation was how to spend about $1 billion in federal monies. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/1/22

Takeaways from four hours of vaccine mandate testimony

Nearly four hours of testimony offered plenty of information surrounding the Barrington School Committee’s vaccine mandate. What we learned … The Barrington School District’s … more

4/1/22

Thousands and thousands of cobblestones are shown on Horseneck Beach in this photo taken last month.

State, Westport address cobbling at Horseneck Beach

The Westport Conservation Commission has approved a state request that should make it easier for the state to re-distribute cobble at Horseneck Beach when it becomes a problem. Every winter, and … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/1/22

Attorney Greg Piccirilli reacts in frustration during a portion of the appeal hearing on Thursday night. Piccirilli represents teachers Kerri Thurber (left), and Brittany DiOrio and Stephanie Hines (not shown).

Barrington School Committee votes: Unvaccinated teachers are still fired

After listening to nearly four hours of testimony on Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted 4-1 to uphold their previous decision to fire three unvaccinated Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/1/22

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae (right) and member Erika Sevetson listen to a comment from BHS Principal Joe Hurley.

Barrington School Committee calls for ‘firm timeline’ for new honors plan

Barrington School Committee members waited for more than two hours to share their comments and ask questions about the honors program at Barrington High School during Wednesday night’s meeting. … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/31/22

Photo shows wire breaks inside the main cables on the Mt. Hope Bridge. The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to apply a dehumidification project intended to restore the cables’ strength.

RITBA outlines project to strengthen Mt. Hope Bridge

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — “Don’t let the pictures scare you; the bridge is safe,” Eric Seabury, director of engineering for the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/31/22

Barrington resident Kara Kelley speaks to the school committee and administrators during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Barrington High School bringing back some honors options

Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley announced the return of an honors distinction program during a special meeting on Wednesday night, although some parents and students were calling for the re-instatement of full honors courses. more

By Josh Bickford | 3/31/22

This rendering shows where the bike network design team proposes “shared road” safety improvements for cyclists (blue), which would be created by the town; and “bikeable shoulders” for the southern end of town (green), which would be created by the state. It would all feed a new network of bike-friendly streets that link back to the East Bay Bike Path (yellow).

Bristol talking about how to build a better biking community

After a year out of the spotlight, the plan to create safe bike routes throughout Bristol is back on center stage. more

By Scott Pickering | 3/31/22