TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

6:30PM Monday, November 2, 2026

Barrington Middle School, Presentation Room

261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI

Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri

TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Land Acknowledgement: “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)”

4. Public Comment: (Maximum one statement per speaker of up to three minutes in length): 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. (TM)

5. Discuss and Act on the Consent Agenda: 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. (#5 - #15) (TM)

6. *Receive Updates and Events (See Town Manager’s Memo):

· Tree Planting & Removal: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026– 40 trees removed / 64 trees planted

· November General Election: Election Day, November 3, 2026, with all polling locations open except Barrington High School: these voters will vote at Middle School.

· Trash and Recycling- How to Swap out Smaller Carts or Get Extra Carts,

· Friends of the Barrington Public Library Book Sale: November 5- November 9

7. *Accept: Resignations:

· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: Angela Kemp

8. *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee:

o Victor Occhialini (Full Member) appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of November 30, 2029.

· Cemetery Commission:

o Suzzane Cherau (Full Member) appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of November 30, 2029.

· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:

o Linsly Boyer (1^st Alternate) appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of September 30, 2028.

o Paige Rahn (2^nd Alternate) appointed as a first alternate with term expiration date of September 30, 2029.

· Juvenile Hearing Board:

o Cary Diel (Full Member) appointed as a full member with a term expiration date of November 30, 2029.

o Carrie Newton (Full Member) appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of November 30, 2029.

· Resilience and Energy Committee:

o Hans Scholl (Full Member) appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of November 30, 2029.

9. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (September): Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk

10. *Approve: Abatement List (none)

11. *Approve Surplus Property: (To declare the following items as surplus property and authorize the Town Manager, at his discretion, to dispose of this property (discard) if it is not practical to sell per Chapter 49 of the Town Ordinances): (none)

12. *Acknowledge Correspondence: BAY Team monthly report, BCWA monthly report

13. *Acknowledge Receipt of Boards and Commissions Minutes and Recommendations

· Parks and Recreation Commission draft minutes

· Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee minutes (none)

14. *Accept the Minutes: Town Council meetings held on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026

15. * Approve Entertainment, Private Detective and Victualling License Renewals

16. Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments: (TM)

o Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (1 vacancy: 2^nd Alternate with term expiration date of September 30, 2029) Interview: Kristin Linder

o Resilience and Energy Committee (1 vacancy: Alternate with term expiration date of November 30, 2027) Interview: Courtney Cassidy

17. PUBLIC HEARING: Discuss and Act: Liquor License Renewals (TM)

Class A Retail

• Grapes & Grains, Inc. d/b/a Grapes & Grains, Inc., 24 Bosworth Street

• Brickyard Wine & Spirits LLC d/b/a Brickyard Wine & Spirits LLC, 250 County Road

Class D Full

• American Legion Post #8, Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post #8, Inc., 2 Legion Way

• Barrington Democratic Club d/b/a Barrington Democratic Club, 186 Roffee Street

• Barrington Yacht Club d/b/a Barrington Yacht Club, 25 Barton Avenue

• Rhode Island Country Club d/b/a Rhode Island Country Club, 150 Nayatt Road

Class BV Full

• Tyler Point Inc. d/b/a Bluewater Bar and Grill, 32 Barton Avenue

• Stock Food Group, Inc. d/b/a East Bay Oyster Bar, 308 County Road

• Oxford Tavern Inc., d/b/a Oxford Tavern, 286 Maple Avenue

• Kee-Aree LLC d/b/a Tong-D, 156 (Rear) County Road

• New Sushi Express, Inc. d/b/a Miku Japanese Cuisine, 306 County Road

• Viola LLC, d/b/a Viola Cucina, 296 County Road

Class BVL Limited

• Pepperoni’s LLC d/b/a Piezoni’s Pizza, 222 County Road

• Leon’s Kitchenworx LLC d/b/a Leon’s Café and Catering, 230 Waseca Avenue

• Spaghetti Lane, LLC d/b/a Spaghetti Lane, 8 Anoka Avenue

• PC Barrington, LLC d/b/a Plant City Barrington, 188 County Road

18. Discuss and Act: MTG Disposal (Mega) Update (TM)

19. Discuss and Act: Update on Town Manager Review (TM)

20. Discuss and Act: November Ballot and Charter Changes (TM)

21. Discuss and Act: Barrington Path Improvement Project - Access Agreement for Improvements on Bristol County Water Authority Property (TM)

22. Discuss and Act: Bids (TM)

· DPW

o Two (2) Four-Wheel Pickup Trucks with Snowplows

o Two (2) Rear Wheel Drive Commercial Zero Turn Mowers

o One (1) Four-Wheel Drive Commercial Kubota Tractor

o Fencing project at the Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park

23. Discuss and Act: Speed Camera and Traffic Safety Update (TM)

24. Discuss and Act: Ordinances (TM)

INTRODUCTION(S) (none)

PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)

25. General Public Comment (Maximum one statement per speaker of up to three minutes in length): 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. (TM)

26. Potential Agenda Items for the next meetings of the Council: (TM)

Monday, December 7, 2026, to be held in Council Chambers for the Swearing-in of Elected Officials: Executive Session: Personnel.

Monday January 4, 2027, in Council Chamber

a) Update to Tree Ordinance

b) Introduction: Amending Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages: Article III Liquor Rules and Regulations: 63-8 License class, number and fee.

c) Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Recommendations-   Proposed Beach Day Pass Fee Change; mandatory two-document verification requirement for resident seasonal beach stickers, and one complimentary seasonal beach parking sticker per eligible resident aged 65 or older.

27. Adjourn: Town Council Meeting (TM)

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: October 28, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site