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Barrington residents report larcenies from their cars

Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo has a message for Barrington residents: Do not leave anything valuable in your cars overnight. For weeks, the town has been plagued by a series of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/14/21

Members of the Barrington Police Department march down Maple Avenue during a prior year's Memorial Day Parade.

Barrington Town Council OKs FTM, but shuts down parade

Members of the Barrington Town Council recently set the date for this year’s Financial Town Meeting, but scrapped plans to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade. During the April 5 meeting, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/12/21

Bristol Police collecting expired medications April 24

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA )will be holding its 20th National Take-Back event. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, … more

4/12/21

Barrington's Spencer Trust nearly triples annual budget

The Spencer Trust board of directors recently voted to increase its annual budget from $92,000 to nearly $250,000. Officials learned recently that the Trust, which is dedicated to helping the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/11/21

Bristol Police: Complaints about fires, sick animals and dirt bikes

Bristol Police continued to field frequent calls about sick raccoons and skunks, as well as noisy neighbors and dirt bikes. Monday, March 29 DEM was called to deal with a sick raccoon at … more

4/9/21

The owners of this home along Ferry Road want to build a new house close to the water. Their two options are either to tear this house down, or to get permission from the town to subdivide the lot.

Subdivision could save historic Bristol home

Members of the Bristol Planning Board will meet Thursday to discuss a pre-application and concept plan designed to preserve a nearly 200-year-old home at 135 Ferry Road. The current owners are … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/9/21

Barrington police news — new tennis courts vandalized

Barrington police responded a variety of calls last week, including one about the new tennis courts at Barrington Middle School. The school resource officer was called to the new tennis courts … more

4/8/21

Bristol Town Councilors talk to the new owner of Crave Nutrition, which is opening in the Bell Tower Plaza, during a council meeting held both in person and via Zoom.

New shake business is familiar, but totally different

Patrick Snow of Middletown, principal of Crave Nutrition , wanted to make one thing clear during his council hearing for a victualing license for the property at 576 Metacom Ave., formerly known as … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/8/21

Red flag rebuttal — Barrington schools explain their de-leveling philosophy

Teachers, administrators, a former college admissions officer and the principal of a high school in Massachusetts recently took turns explaining the rationale behind restructuring the program of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/8/21

Elizabeth Kinder prunes one of the trees on her family’s Poppasquash Road property, home to Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery. Though an opera singer and English-as-a-second-language teacher until last summer, Elizabeth has stepped in, educated herself, and taken over leadership of the family business.

A fourth generation takes over 130-year-old business

Elizabeth Kinder looks equally at home tending the trees of the Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery on Poppasquash Road as she does performing onstage, an accomplished Mezzo-soprano. “I’m … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/8/21

Westport man arrested for threatening another with a loaded gun

A 23-year-old Westport man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly brandishing a pistol and threatening another man inside of a Bristol residence. Bristol Police were alerted to the … more

4/7/21

Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.

State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/21

This rendering shows what the new, state-of-the-art squash center will look like at St. Andrew’s School.

St. Andrew’s School plans to build a new squash center

A $1.25-million gift from an anonymous longtime supporter and friend of St. Andrew’s will provide funding for a state-of-the-art squash center at St. Andrew’s School — the … more

4/7/21

For buyers, the competition is tougher than ever

Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the residential real estate market, and Rhode Island’s real estate market shifted with it. According to State-Wide … more

By Sam Tavares | 4/7/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019, and a state official recently said that they don't want to "waste $25 million" rebuilding them.

East Bay Bike Path bridge work facing more delays

People waiting for the East Bay Bike Path bridges to be replaced will need to wait longer — maybe a lot longer. During a radio interview on Thursday, April 1, Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/5/21

Bristol Police: Residents reporting loud noise and sick animals daily

The calls for sick raccoons and skunks continued last week, as seen in the log of police incidents from March 22 to 28. Monday, March 22 Officers responded to the corner of Westwood and … more

4/2/21

Star Riders Motorcycle Club member Kevin Hebert (left) looks on as Vietnam veteran Donald DiPierro of Barrington reacts to seeing his new car at the Bristol VFW on Saturday during a brief ceremony including veterans from the Sidewinders, Star Riders, and the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Clubs of Bristol County, Rhode Island and New York.

Local veteran gets a new set of wheels

United States Veterans Motorcycle Clubs (USVMC) are popular social and recreational clubs across the country. “Almost every state has at least one or two,” said Paul Mello, himself a … more

4/2/21

A sign in front of Goetz Composites speaks to its anticipated growth. Goetz is using temporary construction trailers to house the majority of its office and administrative teams. Its $1.3 million expansion will create new office space and free up a lot of manufacturing space.

Goetz Composites plans major expansion, 50 new jobs

Composite Energy Technology, doing business as Goetz Composites, is planning a $1.3 million expansion of its 52 Ballou Blvd. facility, allowing it to double its manufacturing space, move its office … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

Bristol set to get millions in federal aid

If you’re waiting for your stimulus check to appear in your bank account, you’re not alone. Bristol is waiting, too. Unlike most recipients who are anticipating checks for $1,400, the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

Laura and Zach Rivers sit beside a fire pit in front of their restaurant, Judge Roy Bean, on State Street in Bristol. Many restaurateurs, and diners, are hoping to see the “temporary” outdoor dining options become more permanent.

No end in sight for outdoor dining

Outdoor dining expanded dramatically everywhere in the past year, and most agree it’s one of the few things about 2020 they’re not ready to see in the rearview mirror. Not only is … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

As seen in this rendering by Cordelia Dawson Architecture + Design, the “Chestnut Place” apartments would be set into three-story buildings that rise 33 to 34 feet high, with single-level, two-bedroom units on the second and third floors. Four of the 16 units would be restricted as “affordable.”

Small apartment complex proposed on Bristol's Chestnut Street

A Bristol development company is moving forward with plans originally put together about six years ago to build a small cluster of 16 apartments near the intersection of Hope and Chestnut streets, … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/31/21

The men's lacrosse team competes against Eastern Connecticut State University on RWU's Bristol campus on March 23.

Off-campus party fuels COVID-19 spike at RWU

An off-campus party in Bristol hosted and attended by student-athletes the weekend of March 20 contributed to a spike in COVID-19 cases at Roger Williams University last week, according to an … more

By Isabella Gentile and Megan Julian | 3/31/21

Susan Ruggieri said her home’s assessment increased by nearly 35 percent. She is hoping that her recent appeal meeting with an official from Northeast Reval will lead to a reduction in her assessment.

Sticker shock — resident reacts to recent revaluation

Susan Ruggieri is still reeling after the recent town-wide revaluation resulted in a 35 percent increase to her home’s assessment. The Rose Lane resident said her home’s previous … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/26/21

Bristol Police: Officers catch up with alleged drunk driver in Warren

In addition to fielding calls about a slew of sick skunks and raccoons, Bristol Police made a couple of arrests from March 15 to 21. Monday, March 15 Leilani, R. Lachica, 58, of Fall River, … more

3/26/21

Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee Chairman Steven Calenda, a member of the Warren Town Council, will call regular meetings with school administrators in the coming months.

JFC questions Bristol Warren's long-term strategy

Members of the Joint Finance Committee will hold regular quarterly meetings with Bristol Warren administrators in the coming months as they seek ways to improve the district and eliminate the … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/26/21