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Warren town manager lobbies for educational funding

The most recent school budget cycle was one of the most painful in recent memory, with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members on Monday voting to lay off nearly 25 full time employees and … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/21/21

Bristol Police: Two arrests for DUI, plus problems between neighbors

Bristol police officers made a handful of arrests, including two for driving under the influence, from May 10 to 17. Monday, May 10 A sick animal was reported on Dominion Avenue at 2:21 … more

5/21/21

This image shows what the signs for the proposed Chase Bank would have looked like. The bank would have been located in the former AAA building at the corner of Maple Avenue and County Road.

Chase Bank, with drive-up ATM, earns board approval

A once-failed application for a new bank and drive-through ATM has earned enough votes on a second trip to the Barrington Zoning Board. Last month, members of the zoning board voted 4-1 to grant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/21/21

Wenley Ferguson of Save the Bay directs volunteers where to plant nearly 1,600 trees and shrubs along the future Bristol Golf Course last week.

Volunteers bring life to the Bristol golf course

It’s not often (if ever) you hear of non-profit volunteers being asked to turn up in numbers to supply free labor to enhance a golf course, but that’s exactly what happened last week in … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/21/21

Bristol manages millions in special projects funds

A request at the February Bristol Town Council meeting to establish a special fund to raise money for the restoration of a painting of Thomas Shepard, Bristol’s first superintendent of schools, … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/20/21

Couple and realtor signing papers for new house

The buying frenzy — and frustration — continue

Your company just announced that your division is being relocated from the Midwest headquarters to the East Coast. In fact, your new office is situated in Rhode Island — home to beautiful … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/20/21

Do you take cash?

Here’s a new phenomenon in the local real estate market. An increasing number of buyers are offering to pay cash for properties. Does that mean they actually bring a suitcase of Benjamins to … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/20/21

Some members of the Barrington High School math team are shown during a Zoom meeting. The Eagles won the state championship recently.

Barrington High School math team wins state championship

Another year, another state championship for the Barrington High School math team. The Eagles, led by coach Bob Marley, recently won their 19th state title in the last 22 years, outscoring the … more

5/20/21

Troop 2’s Lachlan Jackson, Eliot Wemple, James Nowinski, Terrence “Jamie” Boylan III, Colin Stabach, Martin Augustin, Harrison Ogden and Peter Birch (from left to right) will be honored at special Eagle Scout ceremony on Memorial Day.

Barrington's Troop 2 will honor eight new Eagle Scouts

Eight young men will earn their Eagle Rank during a special ceremony at Barrington High School on Memorial Day. The new Eagle Scouts are Martin Agustin, Peter Birch, Terrence “Jamie” … more

5/20/21

A large crowd flooded State Street for the Bristol Merchants Association’s State Street Fair and Arts Festival on Saturday. Gorgeous spring weather and the easing of some COVID restrictions helped the event seem almost normal.

Downtown festival felt almost like normal in Bristol

With sunshine and live music, crowds of people in Bristol’s downtown and dozens of vendors, the Bristol Merchants Association put on an event Saturday that went a long way toward dispelling the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/19/21

A bicyclist rolls along the sidewalk near the eastern edge of the Barrington River Bridge. The RI Department of Transportation is planning to make changes to the current detour for the closed bike path bridges. Residents and elected officials asked the DOT to rebuild the bridges.

Public pleads for new bike path bridges

The DOT is offering an improved detour, but stopped short of promising new bike path bridges. During a special public forum earlier this month, a high-ranking Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/21

There is a new plan to turn the former Jos. A. Bank store in Barrington into a Starbucks restaurant.

Starbucks sets it sights on new spot in shopping center

There is a new Starbucks plan in Barrington, but it does not involve the former BP Gas Station property on County Road. The new plan features a Starbucks opening in a different space inside the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/18/21

Police: Money stolen from Barrington residents' cars

A Barrington police officer was on routine patrol in the Hampden Meadows area of Barrington early Tuesday morning, May 11, when he spotted something suspicious. The officer saw two juveniles on … more

5/18/21

The Mt. Hope Masqueraders, with theatre director Nick Mendillo front and center, pose after winning the Rhode Island Drama Festival in 2019, the last year it was held.

Bristol Warren reduces theatre position to part time

Mt. Hope High School's theatre program will live on in some form, following the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee unanimous decision Monday evening to approve $2.3 million in budget cuts this … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/17/21

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

This Nayatt Road home sold recently for more than $4.5 million. It was originally built by professional golfer Brad Faxon.

Barrington home sells for more than $4.5 million

A home originally built by Barrington native and professional golfer Brad Faxon sold recently for $4,578,500. Located on Nayatt Point, the home sits on nearly four acres of waterfront property, … more

5/14/21

Bristol Police: Arrests for sexual assault and child molestation

Bristol Police made three arrests from May 3 to May 9, including two in sexual assault cases. Monday, May 3 Roger Williams University security called police to the campus at 8:17 a.m. … more

5/14/21

It’s all hands on deck for a busy year of events celebrating 50 years for the Herreshoff Marine Museum. The Herreshoff team includes (from left to right) Jackie Crosby, director of finance; Lucy Renauld, bookkeeper; Bill Lynn, executive director; Marian Wenge, membership coordinator; Ted Regan, director of advancement; Kirk Cusic, education director; Ellary Gamache, museum manager; and Norene Rickson, librarian.

A year to remember at Herreshoff

“It’s going to be a busy year around here,” said Herreshoff Marine Museum Executive Director Bill Lynn about the 2021 season that marks the 50th year of Herreshoff, the Museum (the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/14/21

Downtown Bristol hosts Fair and Arts Festival this Saturday

The Bristol Merchants Association (BMA) held its first event of the season last month, under slightly gray and chilly skies. Nonetheless, there was enough enthusiasm among organizers and attendees to … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/21

There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.

Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs

The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14. The parade will … more

5/13/21

Majority of eligible Barrington residents at least partially vaccinated

The percentage of Barrington residents who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 continues to climb. According to information posted to the Rhode Island Department of … more

5/13/21

Lilly, Abby and Elliot Pellerin clean up in the Kickemuit Avenue neighborhood in Bristol.

Bristol volunteers pick up a ton (literally) of trash

The Town of Bristol hosted its 32 nd coastal clean-up event on Saturday, May 1, and had about 120 very passionate volunteers turn out to support the effort. “We were pleasantly surprised … more

5/13/21

Chase Gilroy was charged with vandalism on May 13.

Bristol Police arrest Warwick man in 'White Boy' sticker case

Bristol Police have arrested one of two men they believe placed Nazi-themed stickers on signs downtown last month. Chase Gilroy, age 26, of Warwick, was taken into custody this morning after turning … more

5/13/21

Mike, Steve and Ken Januario (left to right), business owners, donors and “all-around good guys,” will lead the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July celebration.

Three to lead the Bristol Fourth

The selection of the Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal is an honor given solely to the general chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee — even the other members of the committee … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/21

Police released this image of two men suspected of placing "White Boy" stickers with Nazi symbols in downtown Bristol last month.

Council declares ‘Love Has a Home in Bristol’

The May 5 Bristol Town Council meeting wrapped up with a series of agenda items that were a departure from the standard fare of committee appointments and victualing licenses. In a string of public … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/12/21