Welcome to the Village of Barker, New York
Official Municipal Website
The Village of Barker is a rural community located in the Eastern portion of Niagara County, directly in the center of the Town of Somerset. The Village is located 50 miles North of Buffalo, 60 miles West of Rochester and 40 miles East of Niagara Falls. Just a few miles to the North is the beautiful Lake Ontario. According to the 2010 census, the Village has 533 residents.
The Village offers quaint shops, restaurants, businesses, Fire Department, Post Office and the Library. We are also home to the award winning Barker Central School, which offers our children superior educational experiences, as well as athletic programs. The Barker Fire Department is also located in the Village limits. The BFD is a volunteer department that provides essential services, such as ambulance, fire and rescue.
The Village is a close knit community filled with great neighbors, who are always willing to help each other out. Whether you live, work or are just visiting the Village, it has wonderful things to offer!
The Village offers quaint shops, restaurants, businesses, Fire Department, Post Office and the Library. We are also home to the award winning Barker Central School, which offers our children superior educational experiences, as well as athletic programs. The Barker Fire Department is also located in the Village limits. The BFD is a volunteer department that provides essential services, such as ambulance, fire and rescue.
The Village is a close knit community filled with great neighbors, who are always willing to help each other out. Whether you live, work or are just visiting the Village, it has wonderful things to offer!
June 1, 2020 the Village Hall will be open for business with the exception of only one person allowed in the Office at a time. Please wear a mask. The door will remain locked, please knock and we will let you in to conduct business. This will allow in person payments of Village tax bills. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Meeting Dates:
WORK SESSION MEETING:
Monday, November 2, 2020 @ 6:00pm Village Hall/Police Station, 1697 East Avenue MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: Monday, November 9, 2020 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:00-7:30pm Please follow posted COVID-19 guidelines to ensure a safe event for all! BARKER BOUNCES BACK
A poem by Jack Baker-2019 A fire at midnight on a frigid winter's night took our Village Hall and Library in spite of a valiant fight Both the Library and Village Hall were very well used, bringing culture and order and a place to exchange views. But Barker will bounce back, we always do In spite of the challenges small town pride and determination will show through. We will rebuild, replacing our loss. We will act quickly with a pleasing design and appreciate cost. |
Announcements/Reminders
VILLAGE HALL will be CLOSED on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 due to Election Day Wed., November 11, 2020 due to Veteran's Day WATER RATE INCREASE
On August 10, 2020, the Village of Barker Board of Trustees voted to increase water rates that will take effect beginning October 1, 2020. This increase will be reflected on the January 2021 water bills. The new rates will be as follows: 0-5,000 gallons $85.00 (minimum bill) Next 35,000 gallons per three-month period shall be charged $3.00 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. Next 65,00 gallons per three-month period shall be charged $2.25 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. All water consumed over 100,000 gallons per three-month period shall be charged at a rate of $1.80 per 1,000 water consumed. NYS Public Service Law 89-1- Utility Payment Amendments COVID
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY: If you have a change in financial circumstance due to the COVID-19 state of emergency (March 7-October 4, 2020), additional protections are available to you. Please read the document below for clarification. 2020 Modern Refuse & Recycling Calendar
*Remember RECYCLING is collected on Tuesday of RED weeks PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS TODAY!
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