Welcome to the Village of Barker, New York
Official Municipal Website
The Village of Barker is a rural community located in the Eastern portion of Niagara County, directly in the center of the Town of Somerset. The Village is located 50 miles North of Buffalo, 60 miles West of Rochester and 40 miles East of Niagara Falls. Just a few miles to the North is the beautiful Lake Ontario. According to the 2020 census, the Village has 583 residents.
The Village offers quaint shops, restaurants, businesses, Fire Department, Post Office and the Library. We are also home to the award winning Barker Central School, which offers our children superior educational experiences, as well as athletic programs. The Barker Fire Department is also located in the Village limits. The BFD is a volunteer department that provides essential services, such as ambulance, fire and rescue.
The Village is a close knit community filled with great neighbors, who are always willing to help each other out. Whether you live, work or are just visiting the Village, it has wonderful things to offer!
The Village offers quaint shops, restaurants, businesses, Fire Department, Post Office and the Library. We are also home to the award winning Barker Central School, which offers our children superior educational experiences, as well as athletic programs. The Barker Fire Department is also located in the Village limits. The BFD is a volunteer department that provides essential services, such as ambulance, fire and rescue.
The Village is a close knit community filled with great neighbors, who are always willing to help each other out. Whether you live, work or are just visiting the Village, it has wonderful things to offer!
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Meeting Dates:
Work Session Meeting:
Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street DRAFT Agenda April 2026 Financial Reports April 2026 Public Works Report April 2026-Code Enforcement Report Future Meetings: Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street **No work session meeting July 6, 2026 due to 4th of July Holiday Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, August 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street **No work session meeting September 7th, 2026 due to labor day holiday Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street **No work session meeting due to Colubus day holiday 
*Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED weeks (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT******** Trash and Recycling are collected on FRIDAY 2026 MODERN CALENDAR YOU MUST USE THE RECYCYLING CART & THE TRASH CART PROVIDED WHEN PLACING TO THE CURB FOR PICKUP--Nothing can be placed outside the cart unless its BULK item collection day Please have your carts placed curbside by 6:00am on collection day If your trash or recycling is not collected contact Modern Disposal directly at 716-754-8226 **for persistent problems with collection contact Modern first, then call the Village Hall Office to report the issue if it remains persistent or isn't remedied Bulk Garbage Collection Dates (once monthly)
May 15 June 19 July 10 August 14 September 18 October 16 November 13 December 18 |
Announcements & Reminders
VILLAGE OF BARKER
NOTICE OF TAX COLLECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT I, Amanda M. Detschner, Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of Barker, New York, have received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Payment will be received at the Village Office, 8708 Main Street, in said Village from 9:00 AM to 12:00(Noon) and 1:00 to 4:00 PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. A drop box is also available at the Village Hall for payments outside the hours of operation. Payments will also be accepted by mail at PO Box 298, Barker, NY 14012-0298. DURING the period of June 1st through June 30, 2026, taxes may be paid without additional charges. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2026, five percent will be added for the month of July and an additional one percent for each month and fraction thereof, thereafter, until paid. ALSO, all taxes remaining unpaid on October 31st, 2026, will be turned over to Niagara County and will be re-levied on the town & county taxes mailed January 1st, 2027. Amanda M. Detschner, CMC, RMC, CMFO Village of Barker Clerk-Treasurer May 5, 2026 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENET TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date: May 12, 2026 Village of Barker 8708 Main Street, PO Box 298 Barker, NY 14012 716-795-3777 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the VILLAGE OF BARKER. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about June 1, 2026 the VILLAGE OF BARKER will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Village of Barker Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement-Phase I (CDBG 77PR154-25) for the purpose of the construction of a stormwater sewer collection system infrastructure along Quaker Road from Golden Hill Creek south to 1717 Quaker Road, inlets along Main Street and Church Street that will include drainage system to alleviate ponding and flooding in the backlots between Pallister Avenue and Quaker Road. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The VILLAGE OF BARKER has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the VILLAGE OF BARKER VILLAGE HALL, 8708 Main Street, Barker, NY 14012 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 9 A.M to NOON and 1 P.M until 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the VILLAGE OF BARKER VILLAGE HALL, 8708 Main Street, P.O. Box, 298 Barker, NY 14012 or email [email protected]. All Comments received by May 29, 2026, will be considered by the VILLAGE OF BARKER prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which NOTICE they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The VILLAGE OF BARKER certifies to the Office of Community Renewal that Aaron Davis in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brough to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Office of Community Renewal’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and relation laws and authorities and allows the VILLAGE OF BARKER to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Office of Community Renewal will accept objections to its release of fund and the VILLAGE OF BARKER certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the VILLAGE OF BARKER; (b) VILLAGE OF BARKER has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Office of Community Renewal; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Crystal Loffler, President, at Office of Community Renewal, Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State Street, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12207. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Community Renewal to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Aaron Davis, Mayor Village of Barker |