We thank everyone who turned out for the 2010 Town Deliberative Session held this past Saturday, February 6, 2010 and for the discussion that took place on all the articles.  A copy of the warrant articles with the amendments made at the Deliberative Session can be viewed or downloaded by clicking  on the read more tab below or by clicking on the Town Hall tab at the top of this page, then scroll to Government and over to the Town Administrator's tab.  At the bottom of the Administrator's page you will find a copy of the amended warrant along with copies of the 2010 proposed operating budget - in detailed format and in the abbreviated state reporting format - as well as the proposed default budget and warrant articles.  The proposed budget exceeds the Board of Selectmen's directive of matching the default budget that was approved by the voters in March of 2009 with a DECREASE of $25,706.00.  The proposed budget does not include any wage or benefit changes for any employee but does re-instate contributions to our existing capital reserve accounts for capital equipment.  As you may remember, the Board of Selectmen suspended those contributions last year after the Town was notified of the large revenue deficit being created by the state.  We continue to express concern over the down-shifting of the state's deficit to the local level and hope more is being done to assist municipalities.  The second session of Town Meeting is Voting Day held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 8 AM to 7 PM at the Middle School located off Route 9.  We hope that you are able to exercise your right to vote by attending Voting Day. Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk's Office; please call the Clerk's Office at 664-5476 to file for an absentte ballot. 

The Town of Barrington is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of TOWN PLANNER with work performed under the general policy guidance of the Planning Board and works under the general administrative directive of the Town Administrator. This is a full-time position at 40-hours per week with wages based on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be available to meet with a Selection Committee comprised of [2] Board of Selectmen members, [2] Planning Board members and the Town Administrator.  Please send a cover letter with resume to Barrington Town Administrator, 41 Province Lane, Barrington, NH 08325 or call Administrator Reilly at 664-7395 for information.  Plese read more to see the job description.

AS OF THIS WRITING WE ANTICIPATE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE OFFICIAL WORD IN JANUARY 2010 THAT THE ROAD NAME/ADDRESSING CHANGES WILL TAKE EFFECT IN FEBRUARY 2010.  We wish to thank all the property owners that participated in our Informational Hearings for E-911. The Board of Selectmen has acted on your road name preferences and combined them with our existing list. This information has now been sent  to the the State of New Hampshire's Department of Safety for review.  Once approved, the Town will coordinate with the state and United States Post Office to implement the address changes.  All property owners will be notified by mail of your new address and information on posting your new house number, locating your mail box and a copy of the town's E-911 Road Naming and Numbering Ordinance along with instructions on when to activate your new mailing information.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY MISCOMMUNICATION OF YOUR PHYSICAL LOCATION DURING AN EMERGENCY. Please call Town Offices if you have questions.

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Comments can be submitted electronically at townhall@metrocast.net or by mail to the Planning Board at 41 Province Lane.  Please contact Town Administrator, Carol Reilly at 664-9007 or Land Use Clerk, Dawn Hatch at 664-5798 for additional information.