Ask The Town was started to help answer resident questions about Town government.  There is a lot happening in Barrington and we want residents to have all the details.  Chances are, if one resident has a question, others are wondering the same thing.

Hearing about what residents want to know also helps us make improvements to how we share information. Send questions to ask@barrington.nh.gov; questions and answers may be featured on the Town’s website: www.barrington.nh.gov and/or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BarringtonNHGov.

Recent Questions

• Q. Why is the 2023 Town Budget/Warrant Public Hearing on a Tuesday?  Answer.
• Q. What is the Barrington Town Center?  Answer.
• Q. When is a driveway permit required?  Answer.
• Q. Why are there not solar panels on the new Town Hall?  Answer.
• Q. What positions are up for election in 2023?  Answer.
• Q. Does the Town replace damaged mailboxes?  Answer.
• Q. When is the Greenhill Road Bridge over the Insinglass River going to be replaced?  Answer.
• Q. What are the details of the dispute regarding the construction and future maintenance of Overlook Circle?  Answer.
• Q. Is political campaigning allowed at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center?  Answer. 
• Q. What rules regulate the use of Recreational Vehicles in Barrington?  Answer. 
• Q. Where do I find information about Town-owned land sales, including results from recent sales?  Answer.
• Q. How do I review my property's assessed value or property record card; what if there are mistakes?  Answer.
• Q. How do I find information about private cemeteries?  Answer.
• Q. What role does the Town government play in deciding which cable and internet providers serve Barrington?  Answer.
• Q. Do I need a fire permit to burn brush in the winter?  Answer.
• Q. What are the details of the 2022 Property Tax Rate?  Answer.
• Q. Who decides how property is subdivided or developed? Answer.
• Q. What were the 2022 Midterm Election results?  Answer.
• Q. What is an election recount and why were the 2022 Strafford District 4 results recounted?  Answer.
• Q. Where can I buy a Barrington flag, like the one flying outside the Town Hall?  Answer.
• Q. When will Mallego Road from Stone Farm Road to Route 125 be paved?  Answer.
• Q. What are the Applicable State and Local Regulations Regarding Political Signs?  Answer.
• Q. What is Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)?  Answer.
• Q. Why does the Town have 'Barrington' Trash Bags which Increases Plastic Waste?  Answer.
• Q. Why was Brewster Road prepared for paving in 2022, but not paved?  Answer.
• Q. What is the Petitioned Special Town Meeting? (8/9/2022)
  • A. Details about the upcoming Petitioned Special Town Meeting can be found at www.barrington.nh.gov/2022stm.  
• Q. What are the March 8, 2022 Election Results? (3/10/2022)
  • A. March 8, 2022 Election Results
• Q. How do warrant articles appropriate funds without a tax rate impact?/What is unassigned fund balance? (1/25/2022)
  • A. Unassigned fund balance is a savings account primarily comprised of revenues in excess of projections and unexpended appropriations which is available for cash-flow, emergency expenditures, and capital improvements (additional information). These funds can only be appropriated by voters at Town Meeting. Using unassigned fund balance in this way (and consisted with the Town's Fund Balance Policy) helps fund the Town's priorities and reduces future tax rate increases.
• Q. Will the Town replace my mailbox?
  • A. No, we sincerely apologize for the accident, but the mailboxes are in the Town's right-of-way at the owner's risk and the Town's policy is not to replace or repair mailboxes (additional winter maintenance guidance).
• Q. What is a Partial Statistical Update and when will I see the updated value of my property? (9/14/2021)
  • A. Details about the 2021 Partial Statistical Update can be found here: www.barrington.nh.gov/2021reval.  A property's updated value will be indicated on the second half tax bill which is typically issued in November and due in December.
• Q. What is the Voter Registration Purge? (5/10/2021)
  • A. Every 10 years the elected Supervisors of the Checklist must verify the checklist of registered voters (RSA 654:39). This process includes verification of the qualifications of any voter who has not voted in any election within the previous four years. Letters have been sent to all such individuals providing instructions on how to re-register by August 1, 2021. At that time, anyone who has not voted in the previous four years and did not re-register will be removed from the checklist of registered voters.
• Q. When do I need to register my dog? (3/31/2021)
  • Per RSA 466:1, dogs must maintain a current rabies vaccination and be registered by April 30th of every year.  More Information.  New Dog License Application.
• Q. Does the Barrington Police Department use body cameras? (2/5/2021)
  • A. Yes.