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A storm in October knocked out power to hundreds of Barrington residents, while the Nov. 30 storm left more than 5,000 Barrington homes without electricity.
Barrington unplugged — residents question recent outages
Multiple Barrington residents asked the same question following a recent regional storm: Why does Barrington lose power so often? A look at the National Grid website during a storm on Monday, … more
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A customer walks out of the CVS at the corner of Wood and State streets downtown on Wednesday morning. The pharmacy will close next week.
CVS closing downtown pharmacy known to many as 'Campagna's'
The writing has been on the wall for a decade. That’s how long it has been since CVS purchased Campagna’s, Bristol’s last remaining independent pharmacy. At the time, that left … more
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The five “new” members of the Bristol Town Council (all incumbents), Aaron Ley, Timothy Sweeney, Mary Parella, Antonio “Tony” Teixeira and Nathan Calouro (from left to right), take the oath of office Monday night in a four-minute ceremony.
Bristol town leaders gather for brief, in-person oath
Like all things in 2020, the induction of Bristol town leaders was not quite the same as normal on Monday night, but the town’s seven elected municipal leaders made the most of it, under the … more
Tap-In President Tirza Rivera-Cira (left) receives a $500 donation from Barrington Pop Warner cheerleaders and football players Kaylin Hession, Addison Corrow, Macy Alexander, Trey Paup and Rian Hession on Monday afternoon.
Tap-In blessed with timely donations
Last week, Debbie Thurston received a phone call from Karen Medeiros, manager of the Barrington Shaw's Supermarket. Ms. Medeiros said the store had about 100 loaves of fresh bread that they wanted … more
Bristol hosting free flu clinic next week
The Town of Bristol is hosting a free flu clinic next week and hoping anyone who has not already been vaccinated takes advantage of the opportunity. Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello is overseeing … more
Barrington police and fire block off a section of New Meadow Road on Monday, following an accident.
Eighty-three year-old bicyclist injured in accident
Barrington police are investigating an accident that occurred on Monday afternoon on New Meadow Road involving two people in their 80s. Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo said an 82-year-old … more
Steve Coutu is leaving his position as DPW Director of East Providence for the role of Executive Director for the BCWA.
East Providence DPW Director Coutu departs for BCWA post
EAST PROVIDENCE — Steve Coutu is leaving his long-held position as Director of Public Works in the City of East Providence to become the new Executive Director of the Bristol County Water … more
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Just a few hours before the Barrington Town Council meeting on Monday, council member Jacob Brier posted a Youtube video apologizing for some of his prior comments.
One council member apologizes, the other is named president
Just a few hours before Monday night's meeting, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced he was withdrawing his bid to be council president, and he apologized for comments he made about … more
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Barrington native Eirene Donohue wrote the screenplay for Lifetime Network's first Asian-centered holiday movie "A Sugar and Spice Holiday."
Barrington native brings diversity to holiday movies
The roots for Lifetime's first Asian-centered holiday movie stretch from Hollywood all the way to Barrington, Rhode Island. Eirene Donohue, who grew up in Barrington, wrote the screenplay for … more
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Bristol Police: A few complaints about noise and neighbors
Bristol Police made no arrests, but did chase down a few complaints about noisy neighbors or misbehaving juveniles, in incidents reported between Nov. 23 and 29. Monday, Nov. 23 Officers … more
Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president.
One-time top vote-getter sets sights on council presidency
Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president, a position currently filled by Michael Carroll. In a mass email, Mr. Brier … more
This scene of downtown Bristol will repeat itself this year — minus the crowds.
UPDATED: The lights will go on SUNDAY in downtown Bristol
In a route that will, beginning at 6 p.m., take Santa from the Fire Department headquarters west on Annawamscutt Drive, north on Metacom Avenue, west on Chestnut Street, south on Hope Street, east on … more
Gov. Raimondo: Early data suggests Rhode Islanders are in compliance of the two-week 'pause'
Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 … more
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East Bay Food Pantry volunteer Joe Sullivan (left) and Executive Director Karen Griffith put food bags into a client’s car on Wood Street on Wednesday morning.
Local charities enter the season of giving
The season of giving is underway, and this year may be more difficult than ever for social service agencies to spread awareness and foster participation. Complicated by the pandemic, many traditional … more
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This coyote was spotted in the Bay Spring neighborhood recently. The RIDEM website states that seeing a coyote should not be cause for alarm.
Coyote sightings leave some Bay Spring residents unsettled
Steven Fuller is warning his neighbors. The Barrington resident who lives in the Bay Spring neighborhood spotted a coyote just outside his home a few days before Thanksgiving, and thinks it may … more
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Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension
After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jonathan Brice
Bristol hands Reynolds School keys back to school district
With leases vacated and tenants (mostly) out, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente handed the keys to the Reynolds School to Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan … more
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McBride, Thibaudeau to lead Bristol Warren school board
In a split vote, long-time member Marjorie McBride of Bristol was elected chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night, with Warren's Tara Thibaudeau named … more
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Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.
Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen
Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more
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Bristol Town Administrator Steve Contente
Bristol joins effort to 'pause' the virus, limiting some town services
Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente has announced several actions being taken at the local level to coincide with the State of Rhode Island’s two-week “pause” while combating … more
District decides: In-person learning continues at BHS
The voicemail was good news. A student's parent had called Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore to say thanks for the administration's decision to continue in-person learning at … more
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Warren DMV branch closing for good
Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more
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Barrington High School senior Ellie McGee signs a letter of intent to attend URI for rowing during a brief ceremony at Barrington High School earlier this month. At right is fellow BHS senior Tess Gagliano, who signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Duke University next year.
Eagles taking their games to D-I college programs
It took just a few seconds for Ellie McGee and Tess Gagliano to sign their names, but those signatures represented years of hard work and sacrifice. The two Barrington High School seniors signed … more
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