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.           Discuss and Act on the Consent Agenda:

6.           *Accept: Resignations:

•      Cemetery Commission: Jack Anderson

•      Juvenile Hearing Board: Jack Anderson

•      Zoning Board of Review: Holden Wilson

7.           *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions: (none)

•      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:

o   Linsly Boyer: reappointed as 1^st Alternate, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2029.  

o   Maria Laura Gonzalez: reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2029.

o   Jonathan Leviss: reappointed as a full member, with term expiration date of September 30, 2029

•      Juvenile Hearing Board:

o   Joan Warren: to be appointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027.

8.           *Accept Monthly Department Reports (July & August):

10.        *Approve Surplus Property:

11.        *Acknowledge Correspondence:

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

•      Parks and Recreation Commission minutes

16.         Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments: 

•      Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory: (2 vacancies: 1^st and 2^nd alternates, term expiration date of March 31, 2027, and term expiration date of March 31, 2028)

18.        Discuss and Act: Resolution for Nockum Hill Historic Site

19.        Discuss and Act: Town Council Liaison Appointments to Fill Councilor Berard’s Vacancy (BPAC, Board of Assessment Review)

20.        Discuss and Act: Bids

23.        Discuss and Act: Police Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for second School Resource Officer at Barrington Schools and Community Engagement Officer

24.        Discuss and Act: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) Public Art Initiatives

25.        Discuss and Act: Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Recommendations-   

•      Installation of Security Cameras at fields

•      Replacing Security Camera at Legion Way

27.        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.

28.        Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber

a.      Update to Tree Ordinance

b.      Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan

c.      Update on Kids Kove Playground

d.      RI Residential Composting Program

e.      New Dog Park Fence at Christine Conrad Lane Dog Park

f.       Dog Waste Removal Stipend

29.        Adjourn: Town Council Meeting

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Posted: September 10, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site