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Barrington Town - Rhode Island Press Releases

22 Press Releases
  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

    Town Newsletter (8/19/26)

    Top photo; U.S. Senator Jack Reed addresses attendees at Barrington’s Park & Ride, along County Road, about federal funding for Massasoit Avenue sidewalks, bottom photo; U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia, …

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  • Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

    Sen. Whitehouse and RI Law Enforcement Leaders Push for New Commander-Level Police Training Bill

    Barrington, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined RI Police Chiefs Association President Michael Correia, David Lambert, Director of the Roger Williams University Justice System Training and Research Institute, and Family Service of RI CEO …

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  • Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

    Sen. Reed to Deliver $800,000 Boost for Pedestrian Safety Along Massasoit Avenue

    Massasoit Avenue is a favorite route for Barrington students walking or riding their bikes to and from three local schools each day.  But for many years, a lack of sidewalks on this major thoroughfare has posed significant safety issues for pedestrians, …

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:52 GMT

    Marsh Migration Pathway Protection & Community Resilience

    Date: August 12, 2026 2026-08-12T13:00:00 Address: Council Chamber - Barrington Town Hall 283 County Road Barrington, RI 02806 Contact: 401-247-1900, ext. 326 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION / PLANNING BOARD / …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    Town Newsletter (8/5/26)

    Town Council Meeting Recap (7/27/2026 Meeting) At the Monday, July 27, 2026 meeting, the Town Council • Approved Bids: Purchase of a front-line vehicle for the Police Department – a 2026 Ford Hybrid Explorer Police Interceptor, along with the required …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    Barrington Police Department - Community Notice

    In the summer of 2025, the Barrington Police Department (BPD) announced a “Measured Enforcement” effort to curb the dangerous operation of Electric Motorized Bicycles (Electric Bicycles / E-Bikes). The BPD will use the same “Measured Enforcement” model to …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

    Traffic Advisory: Middle Highway Closure Near Primrose Hill School

    Home Posted on August 03, 2026 | Last Updated on August 03, 2026

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:21 GMT

    Town Newsletter (7/23/26)

    Town Council Meeting Preview (7/27/2026 Meeting) The Town Council’s agenda for the Monday, July 27th meeting includes the following items (subject to change). Watch the meeting on Zoom. Bids: Purchase of two vehicles for the Police Department, revisions to …

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  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:45 GMT

    Town Council Meeting: Monday, July 27th

    Town Council Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL 6:30PM Monday, July 27, 2026 Barrington Town Hall, Council Chamber 283 County Road, Barrington, RI Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri   A  …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:11 GMT

    Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Moving Across RI, Creating Poor Air Quality And Reduced Visibility

    The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has issued an Air Quality Alert statewide, in effect until midnight tonight, Thursday, July 16th. Bands of heavy wildfire smoke originating from northern Minnesota and Ontario are moving …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 23:12 GMT

    Harmful Algae in Brickyard Pond

    Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) recommend avoiding contact with Brickyard Pond in Barrington due to harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). HABs can …

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  • Published on July 3, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

    Cooling Center at the Public Safety Building

    The Barrington Public Safety Building at 100 Federal Road is open as a cooling center for those who need a location with air conditioning during this heat wave. If you have questions, please call 401-437-3930

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  • Published on July 3, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

    CANCELED: 250th 4th of July Celebration

    Due to the extreme heat, the 4th of July Celebration of the Nation's 250th  at Town Hall has been canceled. The event will be postponed to September 27th to coincide with the Barrington Arts Festival. Click Here for more information

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

    Town Newsletter (7/1/26)

    National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning Through Saturday Extreme heat and humidity develops this afternoon and continues through Saturday. The worst of the dangerous heat peaks Thursday and Friday when afternoon heat indices reach between 100 …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 01:37 GMT

    Bayside YMCA Pool Will Provide Free Access July 2nd and July 3rd

    Due to the upcoming extreme heat warning, the Bayside Family YMCA will provide free access to the outdoor pool for Barrington residents on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd. Entry will be subject to pool capacity limits. For more info call the YMCA …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

    Please Have Refuse & Recycling Out by 6:00 AM

    Due to the extreme heat warning, refuse and recycling will be picked up beginning 6:00 am, so please have your new bins out prior to that. For any questions please contact MEGA at: 508-336-8466

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 12:38 GMT

    National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Watch and Warning Through Friday

    Southern Rhode Island is under an Extreme Heat Watch from Wednesday morning (July 1) through Friday evening (July 3), while all other areas of Rhode Island are under an Extreme Heat Warning. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, stay …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

    Pool Access Available for Barrington Residents With New Day-Pass Program at Bayside Family YMCA

    Barrington residents have access to a new outdoor pool day-pass program at the Bayside Family YMCA starting Saturday, June 27th thanks to a significant investment by the Town of Barrington. This program, available only to Barrington residents, is made …

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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

    Town Newsletter (6/10/26)

    (Photos courtesy of Town of Barrington) Third Graders Vote to Keep Levi During Mock Town Council Meeting In May, third graders from Primrose Hill, Sowams, and Nayatt Schools stopped by Barrington Town Hall to learn about local government. While there, they …

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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

    “Freedom to Ride” Bicycle Parade to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

    Residents of Barrington and neighboring communities are invited to take part in the "Freedom to Ride" Bicycle Parade on Friday, June 26th, as part of the Town’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. …

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