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!
The Village Hall is 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. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Meeting Dates:
COVID-19 Precautions are adhered to for all in person meetings. If attending please wear a mask, sanitize your hands often and maintain social distance
WORK SESSION MEETING: Monday, February 1, 2021 @ 6:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Immediately followed by a Budget Session MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road HOMETOWN HERO Information & Application Applications are due March 1st, 2021 |
Announcements/Reminders
*Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED week (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT******** Beginning February 1st Trash day is switching from Tuesday to Friday Trash Collection will be Tues., Jan. 26, 201 and then Friday, February 5, 2021 Village Election- March 16, 2021
Offices to be filled: MAYOR- two (2) year term TRUSTEE- two (2) year term TRUSTEE- two (2) year term Independent Nominating petitions may be released on December 29, 2020 and are due by February 2- February 9, 2021 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. 
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