Barrington has more sidewalks than most of the East Bay and a clear rule for them: cleared by 6 p.m. the day after it snows. One local crew plows driveways and shovels walks and sidewalks across Barrington, quoted per storm or for the season.
Updated November 11, 2026
Barrington is a residential town of mid-century and older homes on tree-lined streets, many with sidewalks, school walking routes and long driveways down to the water near Rumstick and Nayatt. The sidewalk in front of the house is the owner's job, and the town checks.
Barrington's code (chapter 164) requires the owner, occupant or caretaker of property along a sidewalk to clear snow and ice by 6:00 p.m. the day after a snowfall, including around fire hydrants. The fine is $50, a first offense may draw a warning, and residents who can't do it or pay for it can apply to the Public Works Director for a hardship waiver.
Bristol, Warren and Barrington share the same bay-side storms and the same problem: the town plow comes through after you've cleared the driveway. More on Bristol County, RI, including every town in it.
Owners, occupants or caretakers must clear sidewalk snow and ice by 6:00 p.m. on the day following a snowfall, including around fire hydrants and snow falling from buildings; the fine is $50, a first offense may get a warning, and a hardship waiver is available through the Public Works Director. Source: Town of Barrington Code, ch. 164 (eCode360)
Barrington's town manager has asked residents to keep cars off the road during parking bans and to stay out of the street while plows are working; vehicles have been towed during storms. Source: EastBayRI: Official, during a storm play it safe with snowplows (Barrington)
During a Barrington snow parking ban all on-street parking is prohibited so plows and sanders have room, and cars left on town roads are subject to tow at the owner's expense. Source: Patch Barrington: Snow parking ban declared (Dec. 2, 2019)
City policies change; confirm with the city before you rely on a deadline.
Before you sign anything: Sidewalk rules by town · Snow liability: RI vs MA · Seasonal vs per storm.
See the rules on this page for what Barrington publishes; ordinances change, so confirm with the town.
Yes, or per storm. Ask before the first storm so you're on the route.
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