🌱 Patch AM: What stopped Barrington from adding a second police officer in schools?

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In today's newsletter:

• What stopped Barrington from adding a second police officer in schools?
• Could your missing Teed Avenue kayak be sitting at DPW?
• Can Barrington boys soccer repeat last year's championship magic?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington Town Council: No second SRO in schools, at least not yet (eastbayri.com) — Barrington's Town Council has unanimously rejected, for now, adding a second school resource officer to local schools, saying they want a clearer shared plan with the School Committee and police. Supporters and opponents, including students and advocacy groups, debated safety, student comfort, and mental health resources before councilors called for more collaboration rather than ending the idea outright.
   

• Mystery of missing kayaks in Barrington is solved (eastbayri.com) — Kayak owners in Barrington who left boats along the Teed Avenue right-of-way to Hundred Acre Cove may find them now stored at the town's DPW on Upland Way. After complaints, the harbormaster tagged and removed mostly abandoned kayaks to keep the state-owned access path clear, and residents can contact Barrington Police or the harbormaster to reclaim theirs.
   

• Barrington High School boys soccer: 'We should be in the mix' (eastbayri.com) — Barrington High School's boys soccer coach says this year's Eagles, coming off a state title, still have the talent to contend despite graduating 11 players and rebuilding their midfield. With standout scorer Ollie Cope leading a strong attack and solid goalkeeping emerging, Barrington has already notched wins over East Greenwich and Portsmouth while narrowly dropping a match to South Kingstown.
   

📸 Around Barrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Cranston West Varsity Football @ Barrington →
  Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington
  6:15 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Housing Board of Trustees →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Municipal Court →
  Town Hall, Barrington
  8:30 am
• Music Mansion: Open Mic Night →
  The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, 1 Rio Rd, Barrington
  5:00 pm
• Adult String Instrument Workshop with Community Strings Project →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Parks and Recreation Commission →
  Peck Center, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Zoning Board of Review and Appeals →
  Council Chamber, Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  7:00 pm
• Library Board of Trustees →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Food Truck Fridays in Barrington! →
  Police Cove Park, 100-106 County Road, Barrington
  4:00 pm
• Rhody Food Trucks - Food Truck Friday →
  POLICE COVE PARK, Barrington
  4:30 pm
• Cranston West at Barrington →
  Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington
  6:15 pm
Sunday September 20
• 2026 Paddle for Progress RI →
  Gardner's Wharf, 170 Main Street, North Kingstown RI 02852
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 14-18.
  DYK? Fungal infections can have the same symptoms as illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, making them hard to diagnose. Delays in getting the… (Nextdoor )

• YMCA of Greater Providence posted a job opening for Junior Camp Counselor in Barrington. Apply here.
• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher Full Time Benefits Package Excellent Wages in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• Warren seeks state maintenance of effort clause for schools (eastbayri.com)
• Council unveils Ousamequin portrait in Warren Town Hall chamber (eastbayri.com)
• Officials get about the business of updating Warren's zoning book (eastbayri.com)

East Providence

• Confidence, Reinvention & Roller Skating with Connie Stowers on @Me (wpri.com)

Providence

• MA Man Wanted On Bad Check Charge Nabbed In Providence: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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