TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
6:30 pm Monday, February 2, 2026
Barrington Town Hall, Council Chambers
283 County Road, Barrington , RI
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS
TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND
1. Call to Order (TM)
2. Approve: Minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on September 8, 2025. (TM)
3. Discuss and Act: Amendments to Spencer Trust Home Repair Loan Program Terms (TM)
4. Discuss and Act: Revise Home Repair Program Budget for FY2026 (TM)
5. Public Comment (TM)
6. Adjourn: Spencer Trust Meeting (TM)
Spencer Trust meeting to be immediately followed by a meeting of the Town Council
Agenda has been Revised: Speed Cameras will not be discussed at this meeting
“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)
· Tree Planting & Removal: January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025– 60 trees removed/ 92 trees planted
· Belton Court Preliminary Plan Review for the Comprehensive Permit Public Hearing Tuesday, February 3, 2026
· Chianese Field Community Discussion: Pare Corp, Thursday, February 5, 2025, 2026 6:30pm Peck Center
· Town Council Meeting to Review the 2026-2027 Municipal Budget Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00pm
• Bristol County Water Authority:
o Stephen Gross reappointed as a Full Member, with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
· Senior Services:
o Lisa Davis reappointed as a First Alternate with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
o Virginia Mead reappointed as a full member with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
o Dianne Shaw reappointed as a full member with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
· Veterans Advisory Committee:
o Janine Mare Lopez reappointed as a full member, with term expiration date of January 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)
· Parks and Recreation Commission: (2 vacancies: 2nd and 3rd Alternates with term expiration date of December 31, 2028)
o Interview: Aaron Aguiar
· Economic Development Commission: (1 vacancy: Full Member with term expiration date of July 30, 2028)
o Interview: Ibraheem Abioye
and House Bill 7074 (which requires RIDOT plant pollinator friendly native plant species along state road when appropriate)
· Harbor Commission- Amend Mooring Fees
· Amend Electric Vehicle Station Fees
· Legion Way- Request to seal the unsealed portion of ice rink with a color other than black and without lines.
· Chianese Field- Request to install dugout covers to match the dugout covers at Sherwood Park
INTRODUCTION(S): (none)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
· 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
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. FTR Update
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: January 29, 2026 , at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site