TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
6:30 pm Monday, May 4, 2026
Barrington Town Hall, Council Chamber
283 County Road, Barrington, RI
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
“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)”
· Discuss Executive Session Minutes from April 6, 2026, for placement on the Council agenda to “receive”.
· Closed Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) – Litigation - ACP Shopping Center Assoc., LLC, v. Michelle DiMeo, PC-2025-05821.”
· Adjourn Executive Session
· Reconvene into Open Session
· Motion(s) and Motion to Seal Minutes of Executive Session
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: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026– 52 trees removed/ 87 trees planted
• Financial Town Referendum: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - All day voting from 7:00am-8:00pm at Town Hall, Council Chamber
· Housing Board of Trustees: Christopher Brady, effective immediately
· Planning Board:
o Peter Costa to be reappointed as a full member with a term expiration date of May 31, 2029.
o Roni Phipps to be reappointed as a full member with a term expiration date of May 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
BAY Team Monthly Report, BCWA monthly report
held on May 28, 2025 (FTM), April 6, 2026, and receive the minutes from Executive Session April 6, 2026
• Utility Easement Request for 129 Barrington Avenue
• EAM 13978690 Barrington High School, Lincoln Ave
• EAM 13978710 Sowams School 364 Sowams Road
• EAM 13978709 Primrose Hill School 60 Middle Highway
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee: (2 vacancies: 2 alternates with term expiration date of March 31, 2027)
o Interview: Victor Occhialini
· Board of Assessment Review: (1 vacancy: 1st Alternate with term expiration date of March 31, 2029)
o Interview: Marsha Crecelius
· Housing Board of Trustees: (4 vacancies – 1 full member with term expiration date of February 28, 2027, and 3 Alternates: 1st Alternate term expiration date of January 31, 2027)
o Interview: Maura Foster
• Bay Team, Barrington’s Prevention Coalition
o Prevention Assistant Position
§ Police Department:
o Public Safety Building Video Surveillance System
• Your Neighborhood Sauna - Sauna Kuhl – located at Barrington Town Beach
· Rhody Food Truck Event- Mike McAteer & Franco Miccoli Summer Monthly Event at Police Cove Park
• Class F License for Live. Love. Barrington Committee (LLBC), p/k/a Barrington Business Community Association: Salt & Table Chef’s Tasting Event Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3:00-6:00 PM, Barrington Beach
INTRODUCTION(S)
• 2026-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169 Taxation Veterans and Totally Disabled
• 2026-4 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169 Taxation (Blind Category)
• 2026-5 Native Plant Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (none)
• Resolution: Proclaiming Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the Town of Barrington
• Resolution: Recognizing National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2026
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. Amey Tucker Spencer Budget
b. School Committee Request for Building Permit Partial Fee Waiver
c. Historic District Commission and Zoning Ordinance (Herb)
d. Salary Ordinance
e. Resolution: Amending Chapter A225: Dog/Cat Fees (June?)
f. Charter Changes –FTR
g. Class F License: Barrington 250th Food & Music Festival: July 4, 2026, 1:00 - 4:30 PM at the Town Hall
h. Pare Corp. Scope of Work, Chianese Field Study
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: April 30, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site