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:
Special Meeting:
Thursday, June 1, 2023 @ 5:00pm at Village Hall To authorize the release of Phase II bid specs Work Session Meeting: Monday, June 5, 2023 @ 6:00pm- CANCELLED Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, June 12, 2023 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road **Public Hearing to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the 2023 program year. Stormwater study will be submitted. Future Meetings: Monday, July 10, 2023 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road Monday, August 7, 2023 @ 6:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road Monday, August 14, 2023 @ 7:00pm Barker Fire Department, 1660 Quaker Road Monday, September 11, 2023 @ 7:00pm Barker Dire Department, 1660 Quaker Road |
Announcements/Reminders
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing Village of Barker Village of Barker will hold a public hearing on June 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Barker Fire Hall (1660 Quaker Road) for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Village of Barker community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2023 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will make available to eligible local governments approximately $49 million for the 2023 program year for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. Village of Barker is applying for $50,000 in CDBG funds to plan improvements on their stormwater system. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Barker Fire Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Amanda Detschner, Clerk at 716-795-3777, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to the attention of the Village Mayor, at 1697 East Avenue, PO Box 298, Barker, NY 14012 until June 16, 2023. 5/22/2023 *Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED weeks (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT******** Trash and Recycling are collected on FRIDAY 2023 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 for support Bulk Garbage Collection Dates (once monthly)
June 16, 2023 July 21, 2023 August 18, 2023 September 22, 2023 October 13, 2023 November 17, 2023 December 15, 2023 |