Public Forum on Housing Development

The Barrington Housing Board of Trustees hosts a public forum on the proposed affordable housing development on Sowams Road.

Readers: Pick Your Favorite Liquor Store

Which of Barrington's two liquor stores is your favorite go-to place for beer, wine or spirits?

See Senioritis Movie; Town Council Meets

'Bottle Rocket' is today's Wes Anderson film in the library; Town Council meets a week later than usual this month.

Yo Yo Contest: Barrington Champ

A young Barrington man takes first place in the first-ever Rhode Island State Yo Yo Contest at the "White Church."

Readers' 'Staycation' Pick: Blithewold

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol is the favorite staycation spot in the East Bay for Barrington Patch readers.

View 'Last Waltz', Photography Exhibit

Barrington library continues its rock 'n roll film series in May with the documentary, "The Last Waltz'; East Bay Center opens a display of photography by its consumers.

Barrington Marine Sniper Teaches Afghans

Lance Cpl. Sam Chrupcala is a squad automatic weapon gunner.

Cary Grant in Library; Budget Hearing

Matinee film series starring Cary Grant continues at 2 pm; appropriations committee holds annual budget hearing; Chamber to network, cut ribbon at Grapes & Grains liquor store.

Merchant-Friendly Signs on Business Group Agenda

Barrington Business Association to talk signs at its monthly meeting; Atria Bay Spring Village hosts 'nurses tea'; Rotary Club meets at Wharf Tavern in Warren.

School Start Time Workshop; 'Dead Poets Society' Airs

Barrington School Committee holds a special workshop on changing the school start times; library hosts first film in 'Teachers in Movies' series.

Status Quo Running Town Into 'Wall'

Barrington Ad Hoc Forecast Committee presents a rather dire picture of future spending if past budget assumptions and practices remain the same.

Bayside 'Y' Expansion Gets Sign-Off

The Barrington Planning Board approves the final plan for the expansion of the Bayside YMCA; construction expected to start in August.

Reminder: Meeting on Rivers Tonight

Barrington/Warren Rep. Jan Malik has scheduled a meeting in the library for DEM officials to explain what's going on with the Barrington and Palmer Rivers.

Rock 'n Roll Film Series, Tennis Course Debut

Barrington Public Library will show a free film, 'Shine a Light' by Martin Scorsese; the community tennis program in May begins.

Student Fashion Show; Parents Meeting

Barrington High School students to debut an array of fashions made from hand-me-downs and everyday items; parents association meets in high school library.

Eat May Breakfast; View One-Act Play

St. John's Episcopal Church hosts a May Breakfast today from 6:30 to 8 am; library hosts George Bernard Shaw's play, 'Overruled'.

Board Wants Another Lease for Park

The Barrington Parks and Recreation Commission votes to recommend to the Town Council that the town sign another lease agreement for Rhode Island's Haines Park.

Holocaust Survivor Talks at College

Roger Williams University hosts an inspirational talk by a survivor of the Auschwitz death camp in World War II.

Learn to Crochet With 'Plarn'

Turn those plastic bags into reusable crocheted items on Sunday in the Barrington library.

What's Up With Local Rivers?

Rep. Jan Malik has scheduled a meeting with DEM officials to bring everyone up to date on the possible reopening of the Barrington and Palmer Rivers to fishing.

Patch Readers Pick Wild Flower

Voters in the weekly Barrington Patch Readers' Choice poll select Wild Flower Florist & Garden Center as the top florist in town.

This Weekend: Healthy Kids Day at 'Y'

Here are five things you should know heading into this weekend in Barrington.

YMCA Hosting 'Healthy Kids Day'

The usual activities at the Bayside YMCA in Barrington will be supplemented on Saturday for 'Health Kids Day' from 10 am to 2 pm.

Tell It Like It Is: Blog on Patch

We know you have something to say, so join the conversation on Patch and share it!

"Reach for the Stars' at Bay View Cabaret

The 29th annual Manhattan at the Bay starts its four-day run of cabaret shows, food and entertainment.

Flag Flies to Remember Armenians

April 24 is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island.

Local Attorney Picked For Magistrate Judge

Patricia A. Sullivan of Barrington is named a federal magistrate judge.

Scouts Fete Earth Day With Trail Work

Boy Scouts in Barrington Troop 6 helped an Eagle Scout candidate and celebrated Earth Day.

Close the 'Reality Gap' at High School

Noted teen psychologist to offer a behind-the-scenes look at teens and the 'Reality Gap' that often exists between adults and adolescents.

It's Election Day; Hear Baseball Talk

You can vote in the Rhode Island Presidential Preference Primary at three locations; baseball historian offers free talk in the Barrington library.

Harvard Discoveries; Buy Raffle Ticket

Barrington library talk will reveal discoveries of Harvard archeological dig; the Hampden Meadows School raffle continues with some outstanding prizes.

Learn About Black Baseball in RI

Professor and sports historian will talk about the social and cultural space baseball filled in Rhode Island's black community from 1883 to 1949.

Readers' Pick Best Sandwiches in RI

Patch readers came out in force to support their favorite lunchtime restaurants. Check out some of the winners form around the state in the weeky Patch Readers' Choice poll.

Teens End 'Immigration' Mission

Almost two dozen youths at Barrington Congregational Church and Temple Habonim return from a 'powerful' mission trip to Arizona border.

'White Church' Changing Color

Painters with Catanzaro & Sons of Barrington are giving two exterior walls of the Barrington Congregational Church a facelift; off with an old coat of white and on with a fresh coat of white.

This Weekend: Earth Day Celebration, Cleanup; Fenway Park Talk

There is plenty to do this Earth Day weekend in and around Barrington, including a Land Trust cleanup and celebration; Wheeler School 'clothing and more' sale; talk on 100-year-old Fenway Park, FAB basketball tourney.

'Affordable' Project Raises Questions

Patch readers respond to the proposal for another Sweetbriar-like affordable-housing development in Barrington with comments and questions not taken at last Tuesday night's meeting by the housing board.

Recycle Electronics, Clothing and More

Staples has announced free recycling of electronics at its stores; Wheeler School starts its annual 'clothing and more' sale.

Barrington Man Eyes Malik's Seat

Peter Costa Jr. of Barrington to run for the District 67 House seat held by Rep. Jan Malik of Warren since 1997.

Seems Like Summer at Beach

Dozens of people headed on down to Barrington Beach Tuesday afternoon with another day of 80-degree temperatures making it seem like summer.