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Letter: When will you get your Covid-19 vaccination?

As the FDA approves and Operation Warp Speed distributes vaccines to each state, we need to be informed of the facts and advocate for our health and our rights. I, as a fellow senior, am asking every … more

1/8/21

Letter: Today’s liberals aren’t the liberals I once knew

Mike Proto’s recent letter congratulating the “Conservatives’ ” win in the recent election used the term “liberals” to describe the alternative to … more

1/8/21

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

1/8/21

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

1/8/21

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

1/8/21

Arlene Violet: Good riddance 2020; welcome 2021

This is the time when new year resolutions abound. I certainly have a few of my own as well as some suggestions for political leaders. Here they are:For me: Perennially, I resolve to follow my … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/8/21

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

1/8/21

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

By Christy Nadalin | 1/8/21

Letter: Please keep South Lake Drive open

To the editor: Dear Town Council Members, The Barrington Times reported in November 18, 2020 edition, that the town manager would like to see South Lake Drive closed to vehicle traffic from … more

1/8/21

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

By Scott Pickering | 1/7/21

Letter: Last week's letter deserves nod for best of 2020

To the editor: I had been intending to write a short letter to the editor pointing out to the "Keep politics off the pole" group that their stance implies that the US flag would have to be kept … more

1/7/21

The broken-down Rescue 2, which has been out of commission for a few months, will be replaced this year.

Bristol purchasing new rescue truck

The Bristol Fire Department will be getting a new vehicle soon, to replace Rescue 2, pictured here behind Fire Department headquarters on Annawamscutt Drive. The 9-year-old vehicle has about 180,000 … more

1/7/21

Letter: Barrington has addressed inequity, discrimination

To the editor: We all benefit from open dialogue and continued learning about racial disparities and all forms of discrimination, because we all have a role to play in overcoming their legacies. … more

1/7/21

Commentary — Senator Reed: Time to move on from a disgraced presidency

Donald Trump disgracefully invited and incited a mob to attack law enforcement and assault our democracy. He reminded everyone why he is unfit to lead, why I voted … more

By U.S. Senator Jack Reed | 1/7/21

Longtime Barrington resident and Brown University Sports Information Director Chris Humm served as moderator for the NCAA basketball tournament when the games were played in Providence.

Longtime resident says good-bye to Brown sports

He shared a stage with Bill Russell. He twice shook hands with a sitting U.S. president. And he once served as a make-shift bodyguard for golfing great Jack Nicklaus. For more than 30 … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/7/21

Man sent to ACI for felony domestic threats; police seize guns

A Bristol man was taken to the ACI after an allegedly violent confrontation with multiple victims and two police officers led to his arrest on felony assault and kidnapping charges. Durval J. … more

1/6/21

Vaccines and virus both arrive at Bristol facility

Just days before they were to be among the first homes visited by the pharmacy-led push to vaccinate residents and staff of Rhode Island’s long-term care facilities, Bristol’s St. … more

1/6/21

Barrington students to resume in-person learning next week

Public school students in Barrington are distance learning this week, and are expected to return to in-person learning starting Monday, Jan. 11. The district recently announced its schedule … more

1/6/21

Letter: National Grid’s statistics do not tell the whole story

As the saying goes there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Unfortunately the National Grid data regarding electrical outages in Barrington may fall under all three. (Barrington … more

1/6/21

Tap-In (Touch A Person In Need) received $2,860 of federal CARES Act funding recently. Tap-In offers food and household items to people in need throughout the East Bay.

CARES Act money makes its way to Tap-In, senior center

Two Barrington nonprofit agencies recently received thousands of dollars through the federal CARES Act. Tap-In (Touch A Person In Need) received $2,860, while the Friends of Barrington Senior … more

1/6/21

Letter: Enough already, fly the American flag alone

To the editor: After reading a recent letter in the Barrington Times I went to the dictionary to make sure that I understood what the term political system meant. This is what I found. A … more

1/5/21

Rep. Liana Cassar is shown at a 2019 chamber of commerce event.

Local rep. criticizes House Speaker election process

Barrington resident and local Rep. Liana Cassar called the selection process for the next House Speaker a “non-competitive, confirmatory ritual” in a statement she released late last … more

1/5/21

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha (right) and Business and Finance Director Kathy Raposa are shown at the July financial town meeting.

State says Barrington's tax levy exceeds 4 percent cap

Assumptions, exemptions, and an unexpected tax levy increase. Town officials released a statement last week in advance of a new state report that will identify a “discrepancy between the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/4/21

R.I. EMA warns of widespread power outages, major storm for Christmas

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) issued a warning to Rhode Islanders Wednesday afternoon to prepare for a significant storm expected to impact the state with high wind and … more

12/23/20

Bristol Police arrest one person for narcotics, send another to ACI

Bristol Police made a handful of arrests from Dec. 7 to 13, including one for possession of narcotics and another for violating protective orders. Monday, Dec. 7 An officer responded to the … more

12/19/20