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A current architectural drawing shows the proposed site plan at the town's gateway center in North Warren. The site includes at least two buildings, a terrace, riverwalk and public amenities.
Warren gateway project cost currently at $9 million
A public/private effort to transform the old National Grid property in the shadow of the Warren River Bridge into a gateway center with a public area, riverwalk and shops/eateries could be ready for … more
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On Monday, workers were busy installing solar panels onto support structures at the site of a large solar array being built by the Navy on West Main Road, south of Melville School. Although this project did not require town oversight, Portsmouth Residents for Responsible Solar has raised concerns that the current solar ordinance could lead to many similar developments around town.
Citizens group seeks legal appeal of Portsmouth solar ordinance
PORTSMOUTH — A citizens group that protested the recent passage of a new solar ordinance with no success is now turning to the legal system in an attempt to find relief. Portsmouth … more
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Democratic Town Committee returns top three officers to their posts
The Bristol Democratic Town Committee held its biennial reorganizational meeting and election of officers on Monday, Jan. 11. Three officers retained positions first assumed two years ago: Erich … more
RI National Guardsman Darrien Mora readies packs of swabs at the pop-up testing site inside the Barrington Shopping Center on Tuesday morning.
Barrington Town Manager: Take a minute to get tested
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha is recommending residents make time to get tested for Covid-19. The Rhode Island National Guard and the Rhode Island Department of Health are co-sponsoring the … more
The Barrington Fire Department's old ladder truck, shown here responding to a house fire in 2017, was sold to a fire department in Washington state recently for $50,000.
Barrington's old fire truck finds a new home
The Barrington Fire Department’s old ladder truck may be gone, but it is not forgotten. In fact, during the recent council meeting, the truck became the subject of a brief discussion. Early … more
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Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.
Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated
More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more
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Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo (left) and Captain Timothy Harrington accept AAA Northeast’s commendation recognizing 60 years with no pedestrian fatalities.
Safe roads earn Barrington a special distinction
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha shared some good news during Monday night’s council meeting: In 60 years, Barrington has not had a single pedestrian fatality. That record runs in stark … more
Organizers and protestors march into downtown Bristol during a Black Lives Matter rally in June.
Diversity advocates draft proposal for new Bristol committee
A group of Bristol residents advocating for the creation of a new “Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” have completed their initial phase of work and outlined both the mission … more
Despite changes, trash costs keep rising
The cost of trash disposal in Rhode Island is measured in “tipping fees” — the per-ton price municipalities are charged by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for waste … more
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Photogenic Bobbert comes in for a closeup at Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary.
West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert
Alpaca was Tiverton sanctuary’s foremost ambassador, resident character   By Bruce Burdett West Place Animal Sanctuary bid farewell to Bobbert the alpaca late in the evening of … more
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Maria Ducharme at work in the Incident Command Center for Covid-19 at The Miriam Hospital.
Longtime nurse named hospital president
She has always wanted to help people. Dr. Maria Ducharme volunteered at a senior care facility when she was a teenager, worked for decades as a nurse, and just recently was named president of … more
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Brown University Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Martin calls a play during an earlier game against Duke University. Coach Martin is a Barrington resident.
Brown ‘an awesome place’ for hoops coach
Mike Martin has the best of two worlds. Not only have Martin, his wife Kristen and their three daughters resided in Barrington since 2012, a town they relish, but he also has his dream job: head … more
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Portsmouth man, 21, killed in wrong-way crash in Somerset
A 21-year-old Portsmouth man died early Wednesday morning after his car was struck head on by another vehicle that was traveling the wrong way on Route 195 in Somerset early, according to … more
Neighbors were first alerted to this fire when the transformer on the utility pole exploded.
Bristol firefighters douse flames quickly
A call came in around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning that this home at 9 William St. was on fire. Neighbor Oliver Browne, a Mt. Hope High School student, was on the second floor of his family’s home … more
Town officials have been pressuring Shineharmony LLC, the owners of the property, to secure the vacant buildings, which have become an inviting target to vandals.
Barrington Police called to Zion property last week
The deadline to board up any open windows and doors at the former Zion Bible College property may be fast approaching, but that did nothing to slow down illegal trespassers last week. On … more
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The tower at Belton Court has been the target of vandals recently — most of the windows have been smashed. The property owner is tasked with boarding up the broken windows and doors.
Zion property: Unsecured, unsafe and unsightly
The clock is ticking for owners of the former Zion Bible College property. Last month, members of the Barrington Building Board of Review placed a 30-day deadline for the property owners to … more
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Barrington student enrollment expected to increase
Barrington school officials are expecting the student population will increase by more than 200 over the next 10 years. During a school committee meeting on Thursday night, Barrington Schools … more
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Bristol Warren schools plan mass Covid test
Bristol Warren school officials are working with the state Department of Health to organize a one-day mass event in which every person in the towns' school community — students, teachers and … more
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Barrington council: No further action on harassment complaints
The Barrington Town Council voted Monday night to take no further action on harassment complaints filed against a current member of the council and one former member. During its meeting on Monday … more
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Bristol Police: Multiple domestic violence arrests, plus gun shots in the woods
Bristol police officers made three arrests connected to domestic incidents from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, as shown in excerpts from the log of Bristol Police activities (see below). Monday, Dec. 28 … more
Rapid testing in Bristol begins Saturday
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 9, Bristol  will have its own testing site at the Town Beach, offering rapid COVID-19 tests for any resident who wants one. According to Town Administrator Steven … more
Longtime Barrington resident and television news reporter Bill Rappleye died on Thursday, Jan. 7.
Barrington resident, TV news reporter passes away
Longtime Barrington resident and television news reporter Bill Rappleye died on Thursday, Jan. 7, following a battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Mr. Rappleye worked as a political reporter … more
Pop-up testing site coming to Barrington Shopping Center
The Rhode Island Department of Health will open a Covid-19 rapid testing pop-up site in the Barrington Shopping Center for the second and third weeks of January. The site will offer testing to … more
Greg Gatos, co-owner of Bristol House of Pizza, works in the kitchen on Tuesday. A week ago, his family business was granted a license upgrade, from beer and wine to full liquor.
Three Bristol restaurants making moves in the new year
Several liquor licenses were on the agenda at the Dec. 30 Town Council meeting, with requests ranging from upgrades to transfers, to the establishment of new licenses, and notably, the applications … more
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Speaking during a Dec. 30 meeting held via Zoom, Bristol Tax Assessor Michelle DiMeo told the council that the new policy will impact about 400 Bristol businesses and the town will lose only about $18,500 in tax revenue.
Bristol eliminates small tax on hundreds of businesses
The Town of Bristol followed through on a promise it made months ago and eliminated a small tax — and a small stack of frustrating paperwork — for hundreds of businesses. At its Dec. … more
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