Mission, Vision, and Values

On July 25, 2022 the Select Board participated in a formal strategic planning session facilitated by Tracy Hardekopf. The Select Board discussed their mission, vision, and values and focused on the development of goals for 2022.

On August 8, 2022 the Select Board adopted the following Vision, Mission and Values:

Mission

The Barrington Select Board will provide proactive leadership engaging in effective communication with the public and municipal employees while overseeing a government that promotes a resilient and sustainable community, public safety, wise preservation and development of the social and natural environment, maintenance and development of infrastructure, and support for community services that assure quality of life.

Vision

We, the elected governing board of Barrington, New Hampshire, seek to shape a future that values our past, preserves our natural and human resources while working together with the public toward a bright, economic, and community-oriented lifestyle through the provision of effective governmental services that characterize a healthy, dynamic community.

Values

  • The core values of Barrington municipal government include:
    • Careful financial stewardship of resources
    • Transparent government with open communication and broad participation
    • Honesty and high ethical standards
    • Civil, fair, and responsive service
    • Wise collaborative decisions based upon objective facts
    • A focus on both the present and the future