🌱 Patch AM: See how recent Barrington sales compare to Rhode Island’s priciest properties.

Hello Barrington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how recent Barrington sales compare to Rhode Island's priciest properties.

Also on today's calendar: Learning Series: Forgotten Landscapes ~ How Natural Habitats Respond to Land Use and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Clearing and windy, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Sep. 19 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Recent Rhode Island real estate records include two notable Barrington-linked sales, with local owners listed as sellers in high-value transactions. The statewide roundup lets you compare Barrington-area activity with big commercial deals in Newport, East Providence, and beyond, offering a snapshot of current prices and how quickly properties are moving across the region.
   

📸 Around Barrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Student Stewardship Team - Support for Learning Series →
  Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Learning Series: Forgotten Landscapes ~ How Natural Habitats Respond to Land Use →
  Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Film Documentary and Discussion: "American Fiction" →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  1:00 pm
• Housing Board of Trustees →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Open Space Committee →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Bay Spring Community Center Walking Club →
  170 Narragansett Ave, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Field Hockey Game-A Team VS Moses Brown
  BMS Field
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Soil & Compost Microscopy Workshop →
  98 Federal Road, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Annual Duck Race →
  281 County Rd, Barrington
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Arts Festival →
  Barrington Town Hall & Library, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Barrington Arts Festival →
  Barrington Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Food & Music Festival & Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence →
  Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  1:00 pm

📣 Barrington Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Brunswick Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Dock Hand at Barrington, RI (April through October) in Barrington. Apply here.
• East Bay Community Action Program posted a job opening for LIHEAP Eligibility Technician/Receptionist in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Providence

• Nesi's Notes: Sept. 19 (wpri.com)
• Panthers shut out Purple for first win (johnstonsunrise.net)
• In the News… quick recap of the week ending September 18, 2026 (rinewstoday.com)

Bristol

• Joey Logano wins NASCAR race at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight afterward (thetelegraph.com)

Providence

• NEW: Award-Winning Providence Bakery to Close After 24 Years (golocalprov.com)
• Why Norman Bird Sanctuary belongs on every RI bucket list (providencejournal.com)

Ok Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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