'Palmer Pointe' Goes Before Housing Board

Barrington's Housing Board of Trustees to discuss master plan for the affordable housing project.

Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Bills

Last week in the General Assembly, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced it will vote on same-sex marriage legislation tomorrow, April 23.

Barrington Town Council Seeks Volunteers for Boards.

Volunteers are needed for Barrington's government boards.

Affordable Housing Subsidy Cut Out of Barrington's CDBG Application

The Town Council votes 3-2 to submit the annual application for federal cash without $123,000 in additional subsidies to help sell 3 roadside homes in the Walker Farm Lane development.

Fishing Season Opens This Saturday

The Department of Environmental Management will open the freshwater fishing season on Saturday, April 13.

Millions in Spending, Senior Tax Break on Joint Meeting Table

The Barrington Town Council and Committee on Appropriations meet in a joint session on Wednesday evening.

Town Council to Meet on Tuesday

The Barrington Town Council meets this month on Tuesday, April 9; check out its agenda here.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Bill by Sen. David Bates of Barrington to increase funding for renewable energy heard by Senate Finance Committee last week.

Barrington's Plastic Bag Ban Spreads

Legislation to ban plastic shopping bags that has been introduced in the RI General Assembly backed up by a petition with thousands of signatures.

Name the Park at Police Cove

The Police Cove Committee is looking for some suggestions for the park to be built at the former location of the police station.

First Step in Appeal of Nockum Hill Condos Goes Developer's Way

The State Housing Appeals Board rules against additional 'intervention' by abutters and opponents to the proposed Residences at the Preserve condominium development.

Father-Daughter Dance Bill Moves On

The Senate bill would allow Rhode Island school districts to have gender-exclusive events as long as similar events are offered to the opposite gender.

Voter-Registration Drive at High School

Barrington students and staff are being urged to register to vote in the next election at a drive in the high school cafeteria today, April 3.

Sowams 'Affordable Housing' Project to Get First Official Look

The Barrington Technical Review Committee will review the initial proposal for 'Palmer Pointe', which was filed with the Town Planner last week.

'Town Center' Signage Plan Sought

The Barrington Planning Board wants to create a 'Streetscape/Wayfinding Signage' plan for the town.

Block Grants, Street Signage, 'Palmer Pointe' on Planing Board Agenda

The Barrington Planning Board meets tonight at 7 in Town Hall.

Hearn's Constituent Forum Today

Rep. Joy Hearn represents Barrington and Riverside in the RI House.

Last Week in the General Assembly

East Providence Sen. William Conley has sponsored a bill requiring clean chain of title for home sales.

Board Favors New Haines Park Pact

The Barrington Parks and Recreation Commission votes Thursday night to recommend that the one-year lease with the state for the Haines park playing fields be renewed for another year.

Nockum Hill Condo Hearing Moved

The location of the State Housing Appeals Board's hearing on the appeal of the Barrington Planning Board's rejection of Residences at the Preserve is now the Department of Administration on Capitol Hill.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Two local legislators joined Gov. Chafee in announcing a set of new bills aimed at helping veterans.

Barrington Seeking Municipal Judge

Advertisements are being posted to find Barrington's first-ever Municipal Court judge.

Two Board Posts Filled, Four Vacant

The Barrington Town Council named volunteers to the Bristol County Water Authority board and the Ad Hoc Taxation/Assessment Commmittee this week; councilors still have four posts to fill.

Hearn to Host Constituent Forum

Rep. Joy Hearn represents Barrington and Riverside in the RI House.

Councilors Sign Off on Work to Reopen Second Floor of Community Center

The second floor of the Bay Spring Community Center was shut down to shows in 2011 by Barrington's town manager because it was not accessible to the handicapped.

Last Week in the General Assembly

The House Finance Committee, including Barrington Reps. Joy Hearn and Jan Malik, will hold hearings this week on the proposed 2013-14 state budget.

Three New Positions in Barrington?

Town Manager Peter DeAngelis Jr. wants to get conversation started on hiring two new police officers -- one in the schools -- and a director of technology.

Joint Session on School Budget Tonight

The Barrington School Committee and the Committee on Appropriations meet in Town Hall to review the proposed school operating budget for next year, which makes up 70 percent of all spending.

Proposed Budget Boosts Taxes 2%

Town Manager Peter DeAngelis Jr. releases the proposed 2013-14 budget for Barrington; it goes now to the appropriations committee.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Legislators introduced bills to hold a 'storm-preparedness' tax-free weekend, prohibit sales of e-cigarettes to minors, and cut Medicaid fraud, among others.

Rowing Club's Contract Renewed

East Bay Rowing of Barrington operates programs for teens and adults out of the Walker Farm conservation area on Hundred Acre Cove.

Councilors Schedule 'Workshop' to Focus on Senior Tax Deferment

The Barrington Town Council decides Monday night that more in-depth analysis and discussion of the proposal to start a senior tax-deferment program is needed.

Hearing on RIPTA Cuts at Library

The RI Pubic Transit Authority has set up a Wednesday hearing in Barrington Town Hall to get feedback on proposed bus service changes, including Route 32 in West Barrington.

COD: 3 Important Meetings With Affordable Housing on Agenda

COD 02806 refers Barrington residents to three meetings this week -- two tonight -- that involve affordable housing.

Affordable Housing, Water Authority, Tax Deferment on Town Council Agenda

Barrington's town councilors to meet with state legislators at tonight's meeting to talk about affordable housing and the Bristol County Water Authority.

Last Week in the General Assembly

The House Finance Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday on a proposed cut in the corporate tax rate.

Do You Agree With Bates? EBT Cards Should Not Buy Booze, Smokes

Sen. David Bates of Barrington and East Providence has introduced a bill to ban the use of public cash assistance for alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets.

Malik: Share Surplus With Cities, Towns

Rep. Jan Malik (D-Barrington, Warren) has submitted legislation that would require Rhode Island to share the wealth.

What Do You Think: Should Calamari Be RI's State Appetizer?

A bill introduced Thursday in the General Assembly would do just that.

For Sale From Friends of the Library: Multi-Volume Sets, Gardening Books

Call or stop by the reference department at Barrington Public Library.