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Hey there, Barrington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Barrington's new turf is changing Eagles field hockey.
  • What big changes could Barrington's new 20-year plan bring?
  • See the latest big-ticket home sale tied to Barrington.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington battles against 'mysterious' Moses Brown, loses 2-0 (eastbayri.com) — Barrington High School's field hockey team put up a strong defensive fight at home but fell 2-0 to powerhouse Moses Brown, dropping to 2-2 in Division I. Players and coaches say the new Victory Field turf and a promising freshman class are already elevating Barrington's speed and ball control, and they're eager for a rematch later this season.
   

• Barrington Oct. 5 Hearing on Town Comprehensive Plan (upriseri.com) — Barrington residents will have a key chance to shape the town's future when the Town Council takes public comment on a completely rewritten 20-year comprehensive plan on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The draft covers housing, transportation, open space, resilience, and more, and can be reviewed online or in the Planning Office before the hearing.
   

• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Sep. 19 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Recent real estate records show two notable Barrington-linked sales: a home at 6 North Lane sold for $967,000, and a Barrington-based builder sold 210 Promenade Street for $865,250. The broader list highlights how active the regional housing market remains, with multi-million-dollar deals from Newport to Warwick and beyond.
   

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  • Panoramic Health posted a job opening for Medical Secretary-Warwick in East Providence. Apply here.
  • Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach, Sailing, Per-Diem - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Meet your candidates for Rhode Island General Assembly (eastbayri.com)

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  • 2 Charged In Connection With Pawtucket Drive-By Shooting: Cops (patch.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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