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: ***A work Session meeting will NOT be held in October Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street **Date changed due to Columbus Day Holiday 10/12 Zoning Board of Appeals: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm **See Public Hearing Notice to the right Future Meetings: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, November 9th, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, Decmber 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, January 4, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, January 11, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, February 1, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, February 8, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, March 1, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monday, March 8, 2027 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street |
Announcements & Reminders
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF BARKER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Barker Zoning Board of Appeals on the 30th day of September, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, 8708 Main Street, Barker, New York, to hear and consider the following property and property owner: OWNER/APPLICANT: Ryan Thurston / Randi Watts PROPERTY LOCATION: 1623 Quaker Road (Tax Map No. 18.06-1-9) Barker, Niagara County, New York TO CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A USE VARIANCE, proposing to harbor chickens within the corporate limits of the Village of Barker. At such public hearing, all persons interested, who wish to be heard will be heard. Dated: September 3, 2026 By Order of the Village of Barker Zoning Board of Appeals Trick or Treat Hours- Saturday, October 31, 2026 5:00pm-7:00pm
*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)
September 18 October 16 November 13 December 18 |