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Barrington Town - Rhode Island Press Releases

13 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

    New Refuse and Recycling Carts Rolling Out Across Barrington

    The Town of Barrington is rolling out new refuse and recycling carts to all households currently receiving Town collection beginning the week of Monday, June 8th with rollout completion no later than Saturday, June 27th. Each set of carts will have an …

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  • Published on May 18, 2026 - 20:23 GMT

    Barrington Beach Passes Available for Purchase

    It’s that time of the year and Barrington beach parking passes are available now! Make sure to get yours soon as the beach season opens on Saturday, May 23rd, weather permitting. Seasonal Passes are for Barrington Resident only. See more info: https:// …

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