Village of Barker
Phone 716-795-3777
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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!

Meeting Dates:
Work Session Meeting: 
Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 7:00pm- CANCELLED
8708 Main Street, Barker

​Monthly Board Meeting:
Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker
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​Future Meetings:                          
Monday, July 14th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker
**No work session meeting due to 4th of July Holiday

Monday, August 4, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker

Monday, August 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker

Monday September 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker
**No work session meeting due to Labor Day Holiday

Monday, October 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker
**No work session meeting due to Columbus Day Holiday

Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker

Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker

Monday, December 1, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker

Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm
8708 Main Street, Barker
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Announcements & Reminders

SPRING 2025 Newsletter
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2024 (ADWQR)

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NOTICE
Resolution #12-2025      Water Rate Increase
The minimum charge shall be $90.00 charged per three month period and shall cover the cost of providing the first 5,000 gallons of water.
The next 30,000 gallons per three month period shall be charged at $3.75 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed.
The next 65,000 gallons per three month period shall be charged at $3.00per 1,000 gallons of water consumed.
All water consumed over 100,000 gallons per three month period shall be charged at a rate of $2.55 per 1,000 water consumed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby sets forth these rates that take effect immediately, taking effect for the 2nd QTR 2025 billing cycle mailed July 2025.

*Remember RECYCLING is collected on RED weeks (Week A)
*******IMPORTANT********

Trash and Recycling are collected on FRIDAY

2025 MODERN CALENDAR
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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 16, 2025
June 13, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 15, 2025
September 19, 2025
October 17, 2025
November 14, 2025
December 19, 2025

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The Village of Barker is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. 

You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send you completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].