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Barrington meeting: Bike path bridges, unfunded mandates and an asphalt plant
The conversation topics ranged from the replacement of the East Bay Bike Path bridges to unfunded mandates handed down to the school department. Members of the Barrington School Committee and … more
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Bristol Police: Two arrests for DUI, plus numerous rabid skunks
Bristol  police officers made a handful of arrests, including two for DUI, from Feb. 15 to 21. They also charged the owner of a new juice bar with numerous drug and weapons offenses — an … more
Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi (yellow box) talks to a group of fellow legislators and Bristol County business leaders in a Zoom meeting held Friday morning. The speaker strongly urged all Rhode Islanders — including the business community — to speak up and lobby for their opinions to be heard.
Speaker Shekarchi: Rhode Islanders need to speak up
Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has a message for Rhode Islanders: If you have something to say, say it. Mr. Shekarchi met with a group from the East Bay Chamber of Commerce … more
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Councilor says town was wrong to offer flag request application
As of last week, four people had filed applications to fly different flags on the town hall flagpole — one application was for the Autism Awareness flag; one for a “Freedom & … more
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Bristol Warren schools seek $55.98 million
Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members will ask the Joint Finance Committee for a 3 percent increase in local education spending this coming school year, after a 5-4 vote on the budget … more
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Barrington Town Councilors say Zoom still best option for meetings
Weeks ago, Barrington resident Mary Teixeira posed a challenge to members of the town council. In a letter to the editor, she asked that the town’s elected leaders come out of isolation and … more
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The town plans to expand the marina at the bottom of Church Street from 89 slips to 126. Most importantly, it plans to add space for transient boaters — for big boats and big revenue.
Bristol expects new marina will pay for itself
The Town of Bristol has a plan to pay for its upcoming $3.5 million marina expansion. Through a combination of more slips, higher slip fees, profits from a new fuel depot and fees for luxury boats … more
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Barrington High School’s Jackson Bennett flies through the air to connect with a shot on goal during a game this fall. Jackson was recently selected to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s All American team.
Barrington High School boasts soccer All-American
Barrington High School senior Jackson Bennett was recently selected All American in soccer. But his standout season and the impressive post-season award that followed almost never … more
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Bristol vaccination clinic receives double what was expected
Brtistol town officials are hitting the phones this week after receiving word that their anticipated allotment of COVID-19 vaccine for this Saturday has been more than doubled. According to Mary Ann … more
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Barrington’s Karen Rasnick (right) and her daughter Rachel display the Autism Awareness flag in front of their home last week. Mrs. Rasnick is requesting that the town fly the Autism Awareness flag from the town hall flagpole.
Barrington residents’ request: Will you fly our flags?
Karen Rasnick said she is not a political person. But after attending the Feb. 1 online town council meeting, the longtime Barrington resident grew very concerned with the ongoing flag issue in … more
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The champion Mt. Hope gymnastics team of (from left to right) Assistant Coach Courtney L'Heureux, Avery Furtado, Maria Tucciarone, Nora Prendergast, Marissa Grenier, Reese Pavao, Brooke Ramella, Caroline Nash, and Head Coach Nicole Daniello pose for a photo after the Region 1 State Championships on Saturday.
Prendergast and Pavao lead Mt. Hope to regional state title
Prendergast and Pavao lead Mt. Hope to regional state title   PHOTOS BY JULIE FURTADO   19: The champion Mt. Hope gymnastics team of (from left to right) Assistant … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team.
Eagles forced to forfeit their playoff game; EG can still play
The Barrington High School boys’ ice hockey season came to an unexpected end on Monday afternoon. Barrington, which was scheduled to face off against Burrillville in a playoff game on … more
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Bristol Warren School officials react to budget worries
Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members and, just prior, members of the committee's budget subcommittee on Monday night expressed anger, concern, frustration and wariness as Superintendent … more
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Buyers know that if they want the house of their dreams they have to move quickly and bid aggressively.
Why the 2021 real estate market looks a lot like 2020
    Did the real estate market undergo a seismic shift in 2020? Or did it ride a rogue wave that is still cresting here in 2021? The answer to both questions might be … … more
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This painting of the first superintendent of Bristol schools was damaged while sitting in a basement for many years. It may take about $5,500 to restore it.
Bristol seeking a face lift for a town father
Thomas Shepard was the first superintendent of Bristol Schools, a job he held from 1849 to 1855, and one held concurrently with his role as Minister of the First Congregational Church from 1835 to … more
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Pilot Matt Celeste has been flying drones commercially for several years and uses them not just in the wedding and event industry, but in real estate property listings across the state.
For drone pilots and the real estate market, the sky’s the limit
The property is spectacular, even from the ground. A quick turn onto a private drive along Warrens Point Road in Little Compton leads soon to a large shingle-style home, with a charming and … more
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A rendering of Ferry Road, facing north, with a bike path along the west side of the road. Some town officials felt this design resembles a "speedway" for bikes, and they'd like to see a less robust design — narrower and more conducive to pedestrians than to bicyclists.
Bristol gives reluctant endorsement to bike path design
The Bristol Town Council gave a somewhat reluctant endorsement to the extension of a bicycle network to the southern end of town Wednesday night. After hearing a presentation on the latest updates to … more
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Sabella Matheson, Junior All-State Orchestra
Mt. Hope has 16 All-State musicians and singers
Every year, the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) holds the All-State Festival, and students across the state audition to be recognized as some of the best singers and musicians among … more
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This graphic was presented by Dr. James McDonald as evidence that, despite data revealing Rhode Island’s low per-capita vaccine rollout, the method of targeting certain populations has resulted in a more favorable hospitalization rate.
Bristol vaccine clinic resumes Saturday
The Quinta Gamelin center will be the site this Saturday of the first Bristol vaccination clinic for local senior citizens, over the age of 75, who have not already received the vaccine through some … more
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Jessica Almeida never got to know her grandfathers, but they played a role in the storyline for her first children’s book.
Bristol author's children’s book connects the generations
Both of her grandfathers died before she could develop relationships with them, which led Jessica Almeida to consider what their memories could have looked like. She drew on these thoughts for … more
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Westport’s new school is still on pace to open next September, but if social distancing rules remain in effect, it probably doesn’t have enough space to hold grades 5-12 as planned. A couple of grades might have to stay behind at the old school.
Westport's new school: Students may not all fit on opening day
Westport’s brand new $97 million school may not be big enough to hold all of the grade 5-12 students who expect to attend on opening day next September. That alert came from Thomas Aubin, … more
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Emily Marino (left) and Rachel Ouellette were selected for inclusion in All-Eastern Ensembles by a national music association, Ms. Marino for playing the flute and Ms. Ouellette for singing soprano.
Mt. Hope musicians recognized with national honors
Two Mt. Hope High School juniors have achieved one of the highest honors attainable for high school musicians. Emily Marino and Rachel Ouellette have been accepted to the NAfME (National Association … more
Jo Zigler, Jan Coates and St. Michael's Episcopal Church Reverend Canon Michael J. Horvath (from left to right) tie purple ribbons in front of the church Wednesday morning.
Bristol church's ribbon project begins with the first day of Lent
Jo Zigler, Jan Coates and St. Michael's Episcopal Church Reverend Canon Michael J. Horvath were out in the cold first thing Wednesday. morning to tie purple ribbons around the wrought iron railing in … more
Westport Fire Department Lt. Darren Nunes and town resident Robert McCarthy give a thumbs up after Mr. McCarthy received his homebound vaccine earlier this week.
Westport firefighters provide home delivery for vaccine
Westport firefighters are now bringing Covid-19 vaccines to homebound residents of town, the department announced Friday. The department said: "It has been nearly a year since … more
A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council want the flagpole removed from the memorial.
Veterans say town is violating US American Flag Code
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council made it official on Tuesday morning, filing a request that the flagpole be removed from the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. A … more
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