TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
6:30 pm Monday, April 6, 2026
Barrington Town Hall, Council Chamber
283 County Road, Barrington, RI
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
“Aquene (Peace) We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are in the ancestral homeland of the Pokanoket Tribe within the original territory of the Pokanoket Nation. We commit to ongoing efforts to recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Pokanoket people whose ancestral lands and water we benefit from today. Aquene (Peace)”
• Discuss Executive Session Minutes from March 9, 2026, for placement on the Council agenda to “receive”.
• Closed Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) – Litigation - ACP Shopping Center Assoc., LLC, v. Michelle DiMeo, PC-2025-05821.”
• Adjourn Executive Session
• Reconvene into Open Session
• Motion(s) and Motion to Seal Minutes of Executive Session
All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. (#6 - #16)
• Tree Planting & Removal: February 1, 2025-January 31, 2026– 58 trees removed/ 92 trees planted
• Financial Town Referendum (FTR) Budget Hearing #1 April 8, 2026, and Budget Hearing #2 April 15, 2026, both held in Town Hall Council Chambers starting at 7:00PM
• Bicycle Pedestrian advisory Committee:
o Paul Armstrong to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
• Veteran’s Advisory Committee:
o Chris Isleib to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028
o Holden Wilson to be reappointed as a 1st alternate, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028
Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk
• Parks and Recreation Commission
Town Council meeting held on March 2, 2026, March 9, 2026, and receive the minutes from Executive Session March 9, 2026
• Hampden Meadows PTO, Tough Tiger Obstacle Road Race: May 17, 2026; 11:00am -3:00pm (New Meadow Road, Old Chimney Road, Kent St.)
• Rhode Races & Events: October 3, 2026 (Middle Highway, Lincoln Ave, Washington Rd, Alfred Drowne Rd, Bay Spring Ave, Fountain Ave, Old County Road)
• Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC): (3 vacancies: 3 Alternates - 1st Alternate term expiration date of March 31, 2027)
o Interview: John Macaluso
• Library Board of Trustees: (1 Vacancy: full member term expiration date of December 31, 2028)
o Interview: Kellie Barker, David Clegg, Suzanne Costa, and Kelsy Alanna Shea
• Housing Board of Trustees: (3 vacancies - 3 Alternates: 1st Alternate term expiration date of January 31, 2027)
o Interview: Joseph Collins
• Department of Public Works:
o Refuse & Recycling Contract
o Foote Street Walking Path Project
o Kids Kove Playground and Community Wellness Project – Design Services
o 25 Watson Demolition – Change Order
• Parks and Recreation
o Kayak Vendor at Walker Farm
• Tax Assessor
to Account for Cost of New Refuse and Recycling Contract and to Increase Funding for Gasoline and Diesel in the Public Works and Public Safety Budgets
INTRODUCTION(S) (none)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2026-2: An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 144, Use of Public Lands
§144-3.1 Use of Town Hall for All-Day Town Referendum
• Resolution in support of House Bill 8015 defining as affordable housing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that are long-term rental units in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs
• Resolution in support of House Bill 8031 Allowing municipalities to request a one-time, State-approved extension to update comprehensive plans
To the public: This agenda item is for members of the public to speak regarding a topic that is not already on the agenda. Please indicate that you would like to speak by raising your hand. When you are recognized, please state your name and residence for the record.
a. 2025 Audit Report
b. Memorial Day Parade
c. Rhody Food Truck Events
d. Barrington Beach Tastings Event-September 2026
e. Barrington 250th Food & Music Festival July 4, 2026
f. Proposal to add Lot 3A to George Street to Nockum Hill Management Area and to Establish a Conservation Easement on Lot 3A.
g. Native Planting Ordinance (Open Space Committee)
h. FTR Update
The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance. A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301 (voice). Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance. The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.
Posted: April 2, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site