TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
6:30 pm Monday, January 5, 2026
Barrington Town Hall, Council Chambers
283 County Road
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
(EXECUTIVE SESSION)
• Discuss and Act Pursuant to 42-46-5 (a) (5) Discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes (Verizon Wireless Lease)
• Discuss Executive Session Minutes from December 1, 2025, for placement on the Council agenda to “receive”
• Adjourn Executive Session
• Reconvene into Open Session
• Motion(s) and Motion to Seal Minutes of Executive Session
“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)”
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 - #15)
· December 1, 2024-November 30, 2025– 65 trees removed/ 72 trees planted
· Board of Library Trustees: Esme DeVault effective immediately
· Conservation Commission:
o Doug Materne reappointed as a Full Member, term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o Ted Myatt reappointed as a Full Member, term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o Eileen Small reappointed as a Full Member, term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
· Harbor:
o Anne Chapin reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o Raymond Clark reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o James Forster reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o Douglas Moshier reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
· Municipal Court:
o Francis Connor III reappointed as the Municipal Court Judge with term expiration date of December 31, 2027.
· Parks and Recreation Commission:
o Joe Merrill reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o Thomas Rimoshytus reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
· Zoning Board of Review:
o Spencer Alexander reappointed as a First Alternate with term expiration of December 31, 2030.
o Thomas Kraig reappointed as a Full Member with term expiration of December 31, 2030.
o Andrea Slomkowski reappointed as a Second Alternate with term expiration of December 31, 2030.
o Holden (Chris) Wilson reappointed as a Third Alternate with term expiration of December 31, 2030.
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
· (none)
Town Council meeting held on December 1, 2025; December 5, 2025 (Town Council and School Committee Legislative Breakfast Meeting) and to receive the minutes from Executive Session, December 1, 2025
· Senior Services Advisory Board: (1 vacancy: Second Alternate, term expiration of February 28, 2027)
o Interview: Matthew Brown
Proposed Second Permanent Dog Park in Honor of Christine Conrad Lane and to Fund Dog Park Improvements.
Name of Applicant: DPP,LLC d/b/a Viola 296 County Road Barrington, RI 02806
From: Ali Castrovillari and Donald Poissant
Submitted By : DPP,LLC d/b/a Viola
296 County Rd Barrington, RI 02806
To: Ali Poissant, Donald Poissant and James Hoffman
Submitted By: Viola, LLC d/b/a Viola Cucina
296 County Rd Barrington, RI 02806
Barrington Community Electricity Program - NextEra Energy Supply Contract Recommendation (Good Energy)
a. Increase dog license fee by $2.00 per dog with the increase in fees allocated to dog waste disposal. (Additional $1,500 in annual funding for dog waste removal fees.)
b. Increase fines for leash law violations
c. Provide (4) heavy-duty free-standing benches, access to electricity, and access to potable water for the Town’s Temporary Dog Park if it becomes permanent.
d. Explore implementing a “Bark Pass” system or a membership card-system for use in the town’s dog park(s) as an alternative to implementing a dog license fee increase.
• Parks and Recreation- Amend Town Beach Day Pass
• Harbor Commission- Amend Mooring Fees
• DPW
o One (1)16,500 GVW Dump Truck with Plow
o One (1) 16,500 GVW Utility Truck with Plow-Sewer Division
• Recreation and Senior Services
o Electric Passenger Van
INTRODUCTION(S):
• 2026-1: An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 148, Use and Protection of Public Waters of; Article IV- Mooring Regulations §148-15.Assignment of mooring space: §148-19 Forfeiture of Space
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
• (none)
(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.
a. Public EV charging stations - update Fee Schedule
b. Public Works Department’s Provision of Services for Schools
c. Presentation: Capstone Presentation of Brickyard Pond and Mussachuck Creek Flood Risk Reduction
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: December 31, 2025 , at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site