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 2020 census, the Village has 583 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!
Meeting Dates:
Work Session Meeting:
Monday, May 6, 2024 @ 6:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Location my change if new building is complete** Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, April 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm Annual Organizational Meeting Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road Future Meetings: Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Location my change if new building is complete** Monday, June 3, 2024 @ 6:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Location my change if new building is complete** Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Location my change if new building is complete** Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 7:00pm Location TBD Monday, August 5, 2024 @ 6:00pm Location TBD Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm Location TBD Monday, September 9, 2024 @ 7:00pm Location TBD |
Announcements/Reminders
VILLAGE ELECTION RESULTS
29 ballots cast Trustee-2 year term- 2 positions Val DiTommaso 19 votes Alexzander Detschner 22 votes Write In- None Congratulations to the newly elected Village Board members! All Village Departments will close at 11:00am on April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse Day
BUDGET HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Barker, New York will hold a Public Hearing on the tentative budget for the next fiscal year beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM on the 1st day of April 2024 at the Barker Fire Hall, 1660 Quaker Road, Barker, New York and that a detailed copy of the tentative budget is available for inspection by any interested person at the Village Clerk’s office during office hours or on the village website at www.villageofbarker.org. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the compensation proposed to be paid to each elected official is as follows: Mayor - $2,700 per year; Deputy Mayor - $1,700 per year and each Trustee - $1,500 per year FURTHER NOTICE is given that pursuant to Real Property Law Section 495, the exemption report that provides total assessed value on the final assessment roll for all exempt properties is on file with the tentative budget for 2024-2025. All interested persons attending said hearing will be heard. Dated: March 12, 2024 Amanda M. Detschner, CMC, RMC, CMFO Village of Barker Clerk-Treasurer *Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED weeks (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT******** Trash and Recycling are collected on FRIDAY 2024 MODERN CALENDAR YOU MUST USE THE RECYCYLING CART & THE TRASH CART PROVIDED WHEN PLACING TO THE CURB FOR PICKUP--Nothing can be placed outside the cart unless its BULK item collection day Please have your carts placed curbside by 6:00am on collection day If your trash or recycling is not collected contact Modern Disposal directly at 716-754-8226 **for persistent problems with collection contact Modern first, then call the Village Hall Office to report the issue if it remains persistent or isn't remedied Bulk Garbage Collection Dates (once monthly)
April 12, 2024 May 17, 2024 June 14, 2024 July 12, 2024 August 16, 2024 September 12, 2024 October 18, 2024 November 15, 2024 December 13, 2024 |