TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
6:30 pm Monday, March 9, 2026
Barrington Town Hall, Council Chamber
283 County Road, Barrington, RI
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
· Discuss Executive Session Minutes from January 5, 2026, for placement on the Council agenda to “receive”
· Discuss and Act Pursuant to 42-46-5(a)(3) (School Safety)
· Discuss and Act Pursuant to 42-46-5 (a) Collective Bargaining:
o (MOU & 2 MOA'S) International Brotherhood of Police Officers, IBPO, Local 351
o (MOU) International Brotherhood of Police Officers (Dispatch), IBPO Local 555
o (MOU) International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, Local 1774
o o (MOU) United Steelworkers, Public Works, AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 14845
· 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 - #16)
· Tree Planting & Removal: February 1, 2025-January 31, 2026– 58 trees removed/ 92 trees planted
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Tiffany Rhodes effective immediately
· Veterans Advisory Committee: Jesse Bruhn effective immediately
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
o Paul Armstrong reappointed as an Alternate with term expiration date of March 31, 2029
o Eliza Lawson reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
o Francisco Lovera reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
o Maura McCrann reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
· Board of Canvassers:
o Daniel O’Mahony reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
· Economic Development Commission
o Daniel Horowitz reappointed as a full member, with term expiration date of March 31, 2029
· Open Space Committee:
o Kelly Chinners Reiss reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2029
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)
BCWA monthly report (February); BAY Team Monthly Report (February); David Clark; Thank you Letter from Parks & Recreation Commission
· Parks and Recreation Commission
Town Council meeting held on February 2, 2026, and receive the minutes from Executive Session January 5, 2026.
· Nayatt School 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, April 11, 2026, 6:00am-2:00pm (Nayatt Rd, Rumstick Rd, Jennys Ln, Matthewson and Ferry Lane)
· Barrington Christian Academy, 5K Road Race, October 3,2026 8:00am-11:00am (Lincoln Ave, Washington Road, Alfred Drowne Road, Bay Spring Ave, Fountain Ave, Middle Highway and Old Count Road)
· Board of Canvassers: (1 vacancy: Alternate/ Republican, term expiration of March 31, 2031, Interviews & Appointment Subject to RIGL 17-8-1: Heather Ryan, Jarrod Ryan, Janine Wolf, Matt Fletcher, Joe Merrill
o Interview: Heather Ryan
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: (1 vacancy: 2nd Alternate, term expiration of March 31, 2031)
o Interview: Linsly Boyer
· Parks and Recreation Commission: (1 vacancy: 3rd Alternate, term expiration of December 31, 2028)
o Interview: James Peluso
· Public Works:
o Town-Wide Roadway Paving Program 2026
o Engineering Services: Sidewalks on Federal Road and Bay Spring Avenue
· Police Department
o Speed Cameras
· Urging the General Assembly to Enact Legislation Addressing Safety Concerns for Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
· Resolution regarding 2025 State Affordable Housing Laws
INTRODUCTION(S): 2026-2: An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 144, Use of Public Lands §144-3.1 Use of Town Hall for All-Day Town Referendum
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (none)
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 Works Department’s Provision of Services for Schools
b. Proposal to add Lot 3A on George Street to the Nockum Hill Management Area and to place a conservation easement on Lot 3A
c. Veterans Benefits
d. 2025 Audit Report
e. Bids: Recreation- Kayak Vendor at Walker Farm
f. Proposed Native Planting Ordinance (Open Space Committee)
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: March 5, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site