We cannot help but be skeptical about a package of affordable housing-related laws that will take effect in 30 days. What will it mean for Barrington’s zoning standards? Will our neighborhoods …
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12/15/23
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A Bristol resident is facing a DUI charge following an accident on the Barrington River Bridge on Thursday night, Dec. 14.
Police charged Evaristo Araujo, 72, of Bristol, with DUI of …
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12/15/23
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The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and …
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By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current
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12/15/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — As anyone who has driven a car around East Providence knows full well as the end of the week approaches since the sudden closure of the westerly side of the Washington Bridge …
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By Mike Rego
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12/15/23
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PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to …
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By Mike Rego
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12/15/23
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It was the first thought for Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello. “Right away, we looked into what we could do,” he said, when reached for comment on Tuesday.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/14/23
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Citing existing flooding concerns as well as the planned construction of a new $200 million Mt. Hope High School right downstream, the petitioners asked the Council to clarify whether or not they actually supported preliminary plans for the proposed hotel.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand in consultation with the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced students here will once again attend classes …
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By Mike Rego
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12/14/23
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DOT Director Peter Alviti said on Thursday afternoon that three ferry boats could begin shuttling as many as 500 total passengers at a time between Bristol and Providence as soon as this coming week.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/14/23
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The usual nags have insisted that opinions like mine are why the port marker is necessary, as though white liberals could otherwise resist memorializing their feelings of moral superiority.
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12/14/23
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I was so proud of everyone we encountered on Saturday night. The volunteers represented Bristol in such a positive light and truly made our afternoon a highlight not soon to be forgotten.
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12/14/23
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With warm temperatures and (mostly) good weather, the Bristol Christmas Festival brought festive fun — and by all accounts, record crowds — to the downtown last weekend.
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12/14/23
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PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/14/23
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In a move that will negatively impact — at least temporarily — the creation of more affordable housing in Little Compton, the town council voted last week to remove existing provisions in …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/14/23
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A policy that has been around for about seven years drew renewed interest at a recent Barrington School Committee meeting.
More than a dozen residents attended the Dec. 7 meeting and …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/23
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The impact of the Interstate 195 bridge closure cannot be overstated. It suffocates areas of Providence and East Providence, both economically and functionally, for months.
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12/14/23
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To the editor:
I want to thank Mr. Clyne for sharing his letter on firearms.
As we discuss gun rights, it is essential to keep in mind that this is not just a national issue but a …
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12/14/23
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To the editor:
Arguments between Second Amendment defenders and detractors can only be relevant if accurate facts are discussed. Chris Clynes’ Nov. 28 letter misuses and misunderstands …
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12/14/23
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To the editor:
In reading Mr. Fletcher’s November 23 criticism of an earlier Barrington Times opinion piece, I reflected on my first encounter with “gun safety”. I was about …
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12/14/23
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Fees for everything from new construction to solar panels to mooring and ramp usage will rise this coming year, if members of the select board approve 74 fee adjustments recommended by the town …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/14/23
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Five Rhode Island legislators, including three from the East Bay, visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for a White House event to support state-level legislative efforts to prevent gun …
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12/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys basketball team isn't just turning the page to a new campaign in 2023-24, the Townies were also pretty much starting a whole new chapter …
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By Mike Rego
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12/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Pictured are scenes from the 2023 Riverside Renaissance Movement's annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Riverside Square on December 8.
The night included ornament making, …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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12/14/23
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12/13/23
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Despite an outpouring of community support to help the Gatos family, they would prefer that goodwill be spread to other worthy causes in the Town.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/13/23
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