POLL Findings: Don't Ban Plastic Bags

More than 3 out of 4 voters in a Barrington Patch poll prefer to have a choice of paper, plastic or reusable bags.

See Summertime Exhibit; Try Zumba

If it's Thursday, the Town Museum is open; Barrington Books hosts a story hour, and the senior center offers blood pressure checks and Bingo.

Re-Funded to Fight Substance Abuse

The BAY Team receives another $125,000 federal grant to help prevent substance abuse among Barrington kids.

Wood Shop Taking On New Look

The Barrington School Committee hires Cheryl DelSanto to take over wood shop class while asking her to expand into science, mathematics and engineering.

Summer Ends for Barrington Kids

The Barrington Public Schools opened today, Aug. 27, for the 2012-2013 year with a new superintendent and three new prinicpals.

Barrington Schools Start; Take T'ai Chi

Today is the first day of school for the 2012-2013 academic year in Barrington; be more careful as you drive to work today.

5 Things to Know About This Week

Schools starting in Barrington; Marilyn Monroe's final film; history of Barrington's summers'; ballroom and Latin dance lessons; outdoor yoga at the 'White Church' farmers' market.

All You Need to Know About School Lunches

Barrington schools start next week. Are your children ready to eat lunches offered by Chartwells?

'Animagination' Ends; International Cookout

If it's Thursday, there's also a story hour at Barrington Books, free Zumba classes, and blood pressure checks and Bingo at the Barrington Senior Center.

Blood Drive; Swimming; Farmers' Market

If it's Wednesday, it's a day for a farmers' market, tennis for moms and kids, knitting and a blood drive at the Barrington Senior Center.

Rapid Response to Boat on Sandbar

Barrington harbor patrol, rescue vehicles and police officers join Narragansett Marine Task Force in responding to report of 'vessel in distress'.

How Generous Is Barrington?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has released detailed information by state, county, town and zip code; Barrington's generosity is mixed.

New Contract Holds Line on Wages

The Bristol County Water Authority and its union workers announced a new 3-year contract that holds the line on wages until the final year of the pact.

Final Day to Pick Readers' Choices

You have until 11:59 tonight to vote for Barrington's Readers' Choice nominees in 25 categories; don't wait.

Play Tennis; Shop at Farmers' Market

Barrington Town Museum offers summer exhibit; join knitters group at Senior Center.

Marilyn Monroe Film Series Continues

See 'The Seven Year Itch' in the Barrington library auditorium; the film continues the Tuesday night series celebrating the career of Marilyn Monroe.

It's Victory Day, Vets to Lay Wreath

Just about all businesses are open today but the Barrington Town Hall, library and Senior Center are closed for the RI holiday.

Local Lands Among 'Land Trust Days'

Veterans Memorial Park and Johannis Farm in Barrington are among the preserved natural areas that are part of the RI Land Trust Council's six-week celebration.

Shingle by Shingle, Zion Changing

Roofers are replacing red shingles on Belton Court as the slow transformation of the former Bible college into a reported academy for Chinese students continues.

Romance Ends James Stewart Series

The summer matinee film series in the Barrington library, James Steward on the Big Screen, ends with a 1 pm showing of 'Bell, Book and Candle'.

Drop Off Your Unwanted Electronics

The weekly Barrington Farmers' Market on Saturday morning will take unwanted electronic devices off your hands on Aug. 4.

See 'Chicken Run', Free 'Oliver' Show

Summer family film series at the Barrington library continues with a showing of the children's move, 'Chicken Run'; St. Andrew's School offers a free performance of 'Oliver'.

View Barrington School Calender

Students return to the classroom on Aug. 27.

'Rear Window'; Town Council Meets

The James Stewart film series at Barrington library continues today at 1 pm; the Town Council holds its mid-summer meeting at 7 pm.

Five Things You Need To Know: July 25th

Here's what's happening around Barrington for Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

James Stewart Matinee on Big Screen

The Barrington library continues its film/lecture series on James Stewart; T'ai Chi in the park; find Waldo.

Middle East Students, Activists in Library

The Barrington library hosts a State Department-sponsored visit from university students and activists in the Middle East.

'Animagination' to Air 'Toy Story'

The second movie in the Barrington library summer family film series, in the air-conditioned auditorium, airs tonight.

Moms, Kids Tennis; 'Kids in Kitchen'

Farmers' market in Haines Memorial State Park also on tap today.

Heat Advisory Issued for Region

Heat index values expected to top 100 degrees Tuesday, July 17, according to the National Weather Service.

Housing Board Meets; Take in a Movie

The Barrington Housing Board of Trustees meets in the library; Senior Center offers a movie.

Vote For Readers' Choice Nominees

You have until Aug. 17 to vote for the best of the best in Barrington in 25 Readers' Choice categories. Register to vote today.

'Beauty and the Beast' Opens Film Series

Barrington Public Library launches 'Animagination', offers free film-making workshop.

What Would You Do If You Found a Scorpion?

Barrington woman finds an African emperor scorpion in her back yard last week.

Want to Learn Some Magic Tricks?

Magician and magic teacher Mat Franco presents a workshop on Wednesday evening, July 11, at the Barrington library.

Planning, Conservation Boards to Meet

Barrington Planning Board and Conservation Commission meet tonight; take in a move or work out with tennis cardio-fusion class.

Republicans Hosting 'Signature Party'

The Barrington Republican Town Committee invites you to sign the nomination papers for candidates in your voting district in the Senior Center on Tuesday evening.

2 Days Left to Make Nominations

Pick your nominees in 25 categories for the best in Barrington's Readers' Choice polls.

3 Days to Make Your Nominations

Nominate your favorites in 25 categories for the best of Barrington Readers' Choice polls.

Transform Yourself at YMCA Barre

Bayside YMCA in Barrington offers Barre Transformations -- a fitness class that combines Pilates, weights, floor exercise and a ballet barre.