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.           Discuss and Act on the Consent Agenda:

6.           *Accept: Resignations:

•      Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Jack Madden

•      Board of Library Trustees: Heidi Rayden

•      Bristol County Water Authority: Stephen Gross

•      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: Jorge Paricio

•      Resilience and Energy Committee: Crystal Casey and Bradley Zepko

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

•      Board of Assessment Review: Marcia Crecelius 1^st alternate: reappointed as full member, with a term expiration date of May 30, 2029

•      Bicycle, Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Victor Occhialini 1^st alternate: reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026

•      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:

o   Linsly Boyer 2^nd alternate: reappointed as a 1^st alternate, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2026.

o   Elysa Gordon 1^st alternate: reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027.

•      Housing Board of Trustees: Samuel Murray: full member reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of July 31, 2029.

•      Resilience and Energy Committee: Jessica Allen 1^st alternate: reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026

8.           *Accept Monthly Department Reports (May & June):

9.           *Approve: Abatement List (none)

10.        *Approve Surplus Property:

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

15.         Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments: 

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

16.        Discuss and Act: Bids

19.        Discuss and Act: FY 2027 Municipal Budget Amendments 

24.        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.

25.        Set Agenda: For the next meeting of the Council: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber

a)      Resolution: Amending Chapter A225: Dog/Cat Fees

b)     Salary Ordinance

c)      Kids Kove Playground

d)     Dog Waste Removal Fees for Dog Parks

e)      DEI Committee Public Art Installations

f)      RI Residential Composting Program

g)     Resolution for Nockum Hill Historic Park

26.        Adjourn: Town Council Meeting

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: July 23, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site