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What's up Barrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Barrington’s new electric van and DPW trucks will mean for you
  • How a new bill could change tax breaks for blind Barrington residents
  • How Barrington wrestlers clinched two big Division I victories

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington spending $65,738 for a ‘Buzz' (eastbayri.com) — Barrington is investing $65,738 in a new electric VW ID Buzz van to support the Peck Center’s senior transportation, summer camps, and town events, funded by the Masiello Estate. The Town Council also approved buying two new Ford F450 trucks for the Department of Public Works to replace aging vehicles and support sewer and road work.
   

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• Read about RI House Bill H7005 on BillBuddy (upriseri.com) — Barrington is the focus of a proposed state law change that would let the town replace its fixed property tax exemption for legally blind residents with a locally set tax credit. The bill could either improve flexibility and relief or reduce protections, depending on how town officials respond, so visually impaired homeowners and taxpayers should watch this closely.
   

• Barrington wrestlers power to 43-34 victory over LaSalle (eastbayri.com) — Barrington High School’s wrestling team is off to a strong start, improving to 3-1 in Division I after big wins over LaSalle Academy and Coventry. Several Eagles, including James Rocco and Gunner Haas, delivered clutch victories as Barrington also moved to 6-2 overall with two invitational titles already this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Warren

  • 2025 NFL Wild-Card Weekend: Ranking All Six Games From Worst to Best (wpri.com)
  • Rhode Island Merger Bolsters Acoustic Sensing for Undersea Warfare (thedefensepost.com)

East Providence

  • 2nd sportsbook expected to launch in Rhode Island by end of 2026 (wpri.com)
  • Q&A: RI purchases former St. Mary's Home property (wpri.com)
  • RI police arrested 53 drivers for DUI over New Year's holiday (providencejournal.com)

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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!

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