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Public can submit questions for Bristol candidates debate — Oct. 8

Eight candidates for the five Bristol Town Council seats are debating on Thursday, Oct. 8. Their forum will be on Zoom and can be viewed live, beginning at 7 p.m. It can also be viewed any time … more

10/3/20

Kris Papi and Mark Papi have built the bar, decorated the space, set up their brewing system and brewed six different varieties of beer. All they need is a liquor license to open Six Pack Brewing.

Six Pack is ready to be Bristol’s next brewery

Mark Papi has some experience opening a brewery. A year ago, he was brewmaster helping open Bristol’s first-ever brewery, Twelve Guns, located off Metacom Avenue. About a mile away, he has … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/2/20

Volunteers move items out of Tap-In's headquarters in the Peck Center building in April. In October, the agency will re-locate back to the Peck Center after operating out of the Barrington Presbyterian Church for six months.

Tap-In needs volunteers for its renovated space

Tap-In is moving back into its Peck Center location early next month, and will need more volunteers when it does so. The all-volunteer organization which provides goods and services to people in … more

10/2/20

Bristol Police investigate a few backyard gatherings and loud neighbors

Bristol Police made no arrests from Sept. 21 to 27, though they did investigate the usual array of suspicious characters and loud backyard gatherings. Monday, Sept. 21 A resident on … more

10/2/20

Barrington schools, town receive 'Take It Outside' grants

Barrington Public Schools and the municipal government received nearly $100,000 in grant money from the state recently, as part of the "Take It Outside" program. Rhode Island Governor Gina … more

10/2/20

Donna Wilson of the Bristol Senior Center delivers lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to Frank Palumbo. For many Bristol seniors isolating during the pandemic, a brief interaction like this might be the only contact with another person they have all day.

The high cost of low transmission

Medical experts predicted it, anecdotal stories supported it, and now communities around the globe are experiencing the effects of long-term isolation of those at highest risk of COVID-19. While … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/2/20

Barrington Town Council candidates (from left to right) Annelise Conway, Rob Humm, Carl Kustell and John Alessandro.

Council candidates differ on location of Black Lives Matter flag

Candidates for Barrington Town Council shared their opinions regarding the location of the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole in Barrington. In the first installment of the … more

10/1/20

BCWA Executive Director Pamela Marchand addresses the public at a press conference held shortly after the discovery of a leak in the East Bay Pipeline in April 2019.

Marchand retiring as head of BCWA

Bristol County Water Authority Executive Director Pamela Marchand will retire when her current contract expires at the end of February. Ms. Marchand, a Providence water supply engineer who was … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/1/20

Mt. Hope boys' soccer team players work on a conditioning drill during a recent practice. Those students who are going into the building one day per week will soon be switching to two days per week.

Mt. Hope High switches schedules again

Mt. Hope High School students will be back in school two days a week, starting next Tuesday, after Bristol Warren Regional School District officials decided this week to switch to the Partial Hybrid … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/1/20

Bristol Council candidates talk taxes, spending and small business

In a Phoenix story a week ago, several candidates for Bristol Town Council warned voters to be wary that some of their opponents may not be fiscally responsible with town budgets and taxes. This week … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/1/20

A large board rests upon a folding table found at the makeshift campsite.

Makeshift campsite in Barrington woods dismantled

The Barrington Department of Public Works removed a couch, table and piles of litter from a makeshift campsite that someone had built in the woods behind the YMCA. A resident who was going for a … more

9/30/20

With power out, some BHS students leave school early

A power outage in Barrington resulted in a delayed start for the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The electricity went out at about 7:30 a.m., and officials at the high school decided to keep … more

9/30/20

Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council (from left to right) Paul Dulchinos, Bill Groves, Joe Macrae, Al Girard and Luigi Carusi, stand in front of the town's Honor Roll on Monday afternoon. The Barrington UVC will hold a rally on Oct. 5 to protest the town's decision to fly "private/political" flags on the town hall flag pole above the veterans memorial.

Veterans plan rally, call for an apolitical flag policy

The Barrington United Veterans Council will hold a rally to protest the town's decision to fly "private/political" flags on the town hall flag pole above the veterans memorial. The rally will be … more

9/30/20

Gabe, Lucas and Sam Tanous (from left to right) pose for a photo outside one of the fields at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Barrington family shares baseball talents

Arguably Tom Tanous and his three sons could be classified as Barrington’s “First Family of Baseball.” Tom is the New York Mets Vice President of International and Amateur … more

By MIKE SCANDURA | 9/29/20

Following a short parade of town vehicles with sirens and horns blaring, this was the first passenger car to pass north on the newly constructed Silver Creek Bridge.

Silver Creek Bridge reopens to traffic in both directions

As everyone knows, Bristol loves a parade. So how else would they reopen the Silver Creek Bridge after it was partially closed for more than seven months? In true Bristol fashion, a parade … more

9/25/20

Attorney for Dr. Gordon lodges police complaint against neighbor

The attorney for Dr. Richard Gordon called Barrington Police on Friday morning, Sept. 18, and reported an alleged issue involving his client's neighbor. The attorney told police that his client's … more

9/25/20

Marshall withdraws zoning petition for Metacomet property

EAST PROVIDENCE — In a somewhat surprising move, Marshall Properties LLC has rescinded its request to rezone the Metacomet Golf Club off Veterans Memorial Parkway. The company made the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/25/20

Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic violence and indecent exposure

Bristol police officers arrested a juvenile for exposing himself to a woman near the bike path and broke up the usual array of noisy gatherings, during incidents from Sept. 14 to 20. Monday, Sept. … more

9/25/20

Barrington High School's fall sports team kicked off the season with practices on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Kate Robertson, shown hitting a shot, played a challenge match against teammate Caroline Maher. Kate and Caroline are two of the Eagles' top players.

Barrington tennis team practices in full swing

A number of the Barrington High School fall sports teams officially began practice earlier this week. Teams must adhere to a series of new rules and restrictions. more

9/25/20

Tish Bodell Hopkins (left) and Barbara Materna are the team behind BABS + Tish, the newest face in Bristol’s downtown retail scene.

A colorful collaboration in downtown Bristol

Step inside BABS + Tish, and you’re welcomed with a cacophony of seasonal color (today, that’s early fall). Despite offering two separate product lines, handmade bags (by Babs) and … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/25/20

Peter Green at the top of 111 Westminster Street, on Peregrine Banding Day, 2014.

Photographer tracks raptors on the streets of the city

Peter Green was never that into birds. Then one day, looking out the 6th floor window of his downcity Providence loft, the graphic designer and photographer spotted what he thought was a pigeon … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/25/20

Candidates want more trades and career programing for students

Bristol candidates for three open seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee include Jamie Brooks, William O’Dell, Marjorie McBride, Brian Bradshaw, Andrew Benn, Corrie Daluz, Karen … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/24/20

The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m., in front of the Barrington Congregational Church.

Black Lives Matter vigil set for Sunday

The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The vigil will be held in front of Barrington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. People are … more

9/24/20

These maps show the four currently proposed routes to bring cyclists from south (above) to north (next slide). One would connect to the bike path at Colt State Park. Another would connect at Sip ’n Dip. Another would connect at either Sip ’n Dip or Independence Park. And the last would feed right into the terminus of the bike path at Independence Park. For a full description of each route, see below.

What’s the best way to bike from the park to the university?

The Town of Bristol is exploring ways to connect the popular East Bay Bike Path with the southern end of town, including Roger Williams University. It has hired a design team, funded by a state … more

9/24/20

Dead animals lie as investigators found them in one of the Route 177 rented lots. (Westport Police photos.)

Animal cruelty charges dismissed in immense Westport case

Claiming credibility issues involving the Westport Police Department’s lead detective in the investigation, the state has dismissed charges against 25 defendants accused in … more

By Bruce Burdett | 9/24/20