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, May 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street Future Meetings: Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 7:00pm 8708 Main Street 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 
*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)
April 17 May 15 June 19 July 10 August 14 September 18 October 16 November 13 December 18 |
Announcements & Reminders
Village of Barker
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES NYS CDBG #77PR154-25 The Village of Barker was recently awarded a New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements-Phase I. The Village is therefore seeking requests for Design, Bidding and Construction Phase Engineering Services to include all services necessary for the development of design plans, specifications and Contract Documents meeting New York State and funding agency requirements, securing necessary permits and regulatory/funding agency approvals, bidding assistance, and construction administration and observation. Firms should have significant experience with stormwater system engineering as well as a successful history of permitting and implementing such CDBG funded projects. The total project budget, inclusive of construction, engineering and administrative costs, is $1,500,000, and is supported by a $1,500,000 CDBG grant award. Proposal packages shall be placed in a sealed envelope addressed to Amanda Detschner, Village Clerk-Treasurer, and be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope, "RFQ: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VILLAGE OF BARKER: STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE I”, and be delivered at the Village Clerk’s Office at 8708 Main Street, PO Box 298, Barker, NY 14012 by 11:00 A. M., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, April 24, 2026. Information received after that date and time will not be considered. The full Request for Proposals and informational documents are available to be sent by email, and may be obtained from the Village Clerk-Treasurer Monday through Friday from 9AM – NOON & 1PM-4PM (closed from Noon-1pm for lunch). Minority and Women Business Enterprise firms are encouraged to submit. The Village of Barker reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, the right to waive any informalities, the right to permit exceptions deemed not to be of substance, and the right to accept any Proposals which the Village deems to represent the prudent and economical expenditure of the public monies for the benefit of the Village’s inhabitants by securing the maximum quality. Amanda M. Detschner, CMC/ RMC/CMFO Village Clerk-Treasurer Village of Barker, Niagara County New York Request for Proposals (RFP)
for Grant Administration Services for the Village of Barker: Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project The Village of Barker was recently awarded a New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Community Infrastructure. The Village is therefore seeking proposals to contract with an Individual or Firm that specializes in the management of the overall grant process, including reporting requirements, adhering to deadlines and can assist the Village to maximize the benefits of grant funding awarded. Proposal packages shall be placed in a sealed envelope addressed to Amanda Detschner, Village Clerk-Treasurer, and be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope, "PROPOSALS FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR VILLAGE OF BARKER: STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT-PHASE I”, and be delivered at the Village Clerk’s Office at 8708 Main Street, PO Box 298, Barker, NY 14012 by 11:00 A. M., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, April 24, 2026. Information received after that date and time will not be considered. The full Request for Proposals and informational documents are available to be sent by email, and may be obtained from the Village Clerk-Treasurer Monday through Friday from 9AM – NOON & 1PM-4PM. Minority and Women Business Enterprise firms are encouraged to submit. The Village of Barker reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, the right to waive any informalities, the right to permit exceptions deemed not to be of substance, and the right to accept any Proposals which the Village deems to represent the prudent and economical expenditure of the public monies for the benefit of the Village’s inhabitants by securing the maximum quality. Amanda M. Detschner, CMC, RMC, CMFO Village Clerk-Treasurer Village of Barker, Niagara County New York |