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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Village Election:
POSTPONED to September 15, 2020 Absentee Ballots maybe requested by all residents Meeting Dates:
WORK SESSION:
Monday, August 3, 2020 @ 6:00pm Village Hall/Police Station, 1697 East Avenue MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: Monday, August 10, 2020 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Hall, 1660 Quaker Road If COVID-19 precautions are still in place the meeting will take place in the BFD parking lot or pavilion Announcements/Reminders
2020 Modern Refuse & Recycling Calendar
*Remember RECYCLING is collected on Tuesday of RED weeks 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. |
PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS TODAY!
It's vitally important for your community and its resources that EVERYONE gets counted. Click here to respond to the 2020 Census IMPORTANT MESSAGE
RE: UNSOLICITED SEEDS FROM CHINA STATEMENT BY NEW YORK STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE RICHARD A. BALL ON UNSOLICITED, MISLABELED PACKAGES OF SEEDS BEING SENT FROM CHINA “Our office has received questions from a few New Yorkers who have received unsolicited packages allegedly sent from China that are marked as containing jewelry but which actually contain plant seeds. Similar packages have been received in other states and the United States Department of Agriculture is investigating. People who receive seeds should not plant or handle the seeds. They should store them safely in a place children and pets cannot access and email USDA immediately at erich.l.glasgow@usda.gov for instructions. Seeds imported into the United States are rigorously tested to ensure quality and prevent introduction of invasive species, insects and diseases. We will continue to monitor this issue and will pass along guidance as it is received from USDA. In your email please include your full name, telephone number or numbers, pictures of the package and any other relevant information. YOU MAY ALSO CALL THE Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County at 716-433-8839 
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