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This aerial image from Google Earth shows the Bristol Transfer Station off Minuturn Farm Road, with the large, capped landfill area to the east. This site between Berry Lane and Tower Road is currently being developed into what will be the largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island.
Largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island nearing completion in Bristol
NuGen Capital Management signed a lease agreement to install 16,000 solar panels on the landfill east of Minturn Farm Road in late 2019. Finally, construction began in May of this year, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. more
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Letter: Monastery purchase was always about housing
To the editor: It is quite clear how the Barrington Times’ editor feels about open space, and yes, we can agree that it was a generous family donation of land off Sowams Road. However, all … more
Letter: Set ego aside, approve the school bond
To the editor: Many of you know me from the “Save Sowams School” campaign. I’m writing today to formally suspend this campaign and throw my personal support behind approving … more
Letter: Proposed bond is unaffordable for too many Barringtonians
To the editor: Barrington’s school district earned praise for transparency and communication of November’s bond referendum. There are multiple ways to view the School Committee (SC) … more
Barrington Middle School students participate in a Unity Walk during the previous school year. The Best Buddies program at BMS, which focuses on creating an environment of inclusion, has led to other positive events such as the Unity Walk. The BMS chapter of Best Buddies won the Overall Outstanding Chapter Award this year.
Barrington Middle School wins Best Buddies national award
Barrington Middle School won the Best Buddies International Overall Outstanding Chapter Award this year — the award recognizes the top Best Buddies program in the country. more
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The area of the project includes the open space to the north and northwest of the existing basketball and tennis courts at Jamiel’s Park, which will include finishing the capping of the former landfill and restoring a section of eroding coastline, as well as improving public access in the area.
Warren gets $400,000 grant to restore coastline at Jamiel’s Park
A project first initiated around 20 years ago that was ultimately stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic is back in action following the announcement that Warren will receive $400,000 in federal funding. more
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The majority of zoning board members said the sand volleyball complex proposed for the old town dump site off Park Avenue would pose a nuisance to its neighbors.
Portsmouth zoners block plans for sand volleyball complex
PORTSMOUTH — Art Palmer’s dream of building a sand volleyball complex atop the old town dump in Island Park has been put on hold for now. more
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Superintendent: Barrington High School in need of improvements
When it rains, the roof leaks. When it’s cold outside, the heaters struggle. When it’s hot outside, the classrooms grow uncomfortably warm, and those equipped with air … more
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Blithewold Gardens and Greenhouse Manager Betsy Ekholm (right) talks about their vegetable gardens, which grew with a new irrigation system this year, thanks in part to intern Ollie Bingham (left).
A better garden, drip by drip
The folks at Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum know a thing or two about gardening. After all, they manage half a dozen gardens, along with one of the most spectacular and diverse living … more
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Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Anti-wind farm group sues CRMC over Revolution Wind OK
Green Oceans, a Little Compton-based citizens group that fiercely opposes offshore wind farms, is in the midst of a civil lawsuit it has filed against the state Coastal Resources Management Council … more
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Warren DPW workers from left, Vinnie Arrenegado, Mario Canario and Nick Noyes plant a Trident Maple tree at Veterans Field on Friday.
Warren acquires over 30 free trees, will plant throughout town
Money doesn’t grow on trees, unfortunately, but you can definitely save a lot of money on trees if you get them for free. more
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Barrington High School’s Addyson Whittet (left) dribbles the ball upfield during the Eagles’ win over North Kingstown on Friday, Oct. 6.
BHS field hockey wins fifth straight game
The Barrington High School field hockey team shut out North Kingstown and South Kingstown last week and improved to 6-1.   On Friday, Oct. 6, the Eagles knocked off the Skippers 4-0. … more
Tiverton fire chief: Staffing shortage is temporary
Is there a staffing crisis in the Tiverton Fire Department? It depends on whether you read Facebook, the town council president suggests. Worry about the department heated up this summer, after … more
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Town administrator James Hartnett said the town is cut to the bone, and any additional cuts will hurt people.
Westport's fiscal problems come to a head
With July’s failure of the $3 million override vote still fresh in their minds, members of the finance committee, select board, school department and others met last Wednesday to get an early … more
Joe Rochira of Warwick, with one of the three striped bass he caught this weekend trolling tube & worm on the east side of the shipping channel in front of Barrington Beach.
Fall fishing just keeps getting better
Fall is a great time to fish, and it is getting better every day. Last week the tuna bite for school tuna was outstanding. Reports had as many as 40 school tuna being caught and released by one … more
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Barrington Police officer Cameron Rodrigues (left) speaks to Barrington resident Sophia Melisaratos after he found her walking down the center of County Road between the two lanes of traffic on Friday morning, Oct. 6.
Barrington resident walks down the middle of County Road in protest
Barrington resident Sophia Melisaratos drew some attention from Barrington Police after she was spotted walking down the center of County Road between the two lanes of traffic on Friday morning, Oct. … more
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Broadway Street Fair in Newport, RI., 2022
Broadway Street Fair features blues legend, food, drinks, chalk art and more
The sixth annual Broadway Street Fair in Newport will include more than 200 merchants, artists and food vendors along the main thoroughfare, accompanied by local bands and entertainers, this … more
Letter: The logic for closing the transfer station is flawed
To the editor: According to official DPW figures, transfer station (TS) usage is not declining, and revenue is increasing. For the last four years, roughly 3,150 stickers were sold each year. … more
Emily Burdick of Cheese Wheel Village shows off a plate of their special garlic bread.
Farmers’ market celebrates all things garlic this Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market is hosting the season’s harvest and all things garlic with its first “Garlic Roast” this Sunday, Oct. 15. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 … more
Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Airbags, cookie dough and more
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
Rhode Islanders are still getting to know Gerry Leonard
STORY OF THE WEEK: It’s an old political axiom: don’t help your opponent get a leg up in a campaign. That helps explain why CD1 Democrat Gabe Amo — who would have gone to the … more
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Letter: Illegal shooting of hawks went on for too long
To the editor: Horrified doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt after reading the front-page article in The Portsmouth Times (Oct. 5, 2023) entitled “Portsmouth man charged with … more
Midfielder Dylan DeOliveira thwarts a Cumberland attack during the Huskies 1-0 loss to the Skippers on Wednesday night.
Soccer team succumbs to Cumberland 1-0
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
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Gianna Lunney (left), Abby Allen (right) celebrate after a Huskies kill, during their 3-1 win over Ponaganset.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 3-1, win fifth straight
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
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Ben Novo attempts to corral the ball after deflecting a shot of the Wareham goalkeeper during their league game on Thursday. Westport won 4-0 and remain undefeated through 9 games.
Wildcats win again, remain undefeated
Nyzaiah Pacheco and Ben Novo scored as the Westport soccer team edged Fairfield 2-1 in a league home game on Friday afternoon. The undefeated Wildcats are currently 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. … more
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