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, December 1, 2025 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street, Barker Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street, Barker DRAFT Agenda October 2025 Financial Reports Public Works Report- October 2025 Code Enforcement Report- October 2025 Future Meetings: Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street, Barker Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 7:090pm 8708 Main Street, Barker Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street, Barker Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, February 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street 
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Announcements & Reminders
Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive Drop Off Location
Drop off donations from November 1st to December10th. The bin in by the Village Hall Office window. Last year collections were down over 30% and most food pantry deliveries ended in August because the ministry ran out of food to send. Please consider bringing a jar of peanut butter and/or jelly with you when you stop by the Village Hall! Thank you!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WATER BILLING SOFTWARE Please do NOT use gWorks software to login to your account. The Village has parted ways with gWorks due to the software issues we experienced. More information will be coming out shortly, but please remit CASH/CHECKS by mail to PO Box 298 or stop by the Village Hall in person. For CC payments please call the VH Office to pay over the phone or stop by in person. We greatly appreciate your patience with this issue over the past 9 months, rest assured we have worked diligently to make sure the software chosen is beneficial for both the Village and residents. The Village Hall will be closed: Tuesday, November 11th- Veteran's Day Thursday, November 27th- Thanksgiving Friday, November 28th- Day after Thanksgiving Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26th-Christmas Holiday Wednesday, December 31-Friday, January 2nd- New Year's Holiday *Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED weeks (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT******** Trash and Recycling are collected on FRIDAY 2025 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)
November 14, 2025 December 19, 2025 |