News & Announcements
Updated July 21, 2008

1. Check out the "Announcements" on the  Town of Barrington web Site

2.   A "Barrington History Group" for the Dundee Area Historical Society is now being formed, This group will meet regularly to discuss priorities for historical preservation in the Town of Barrington. Committees will be formed to oversee particular projects or areas of concern. If you would like to join this group call Sue Lange at 315-536-2493. (4/25)

3. The  "Olney Place on Keuka" is now open for business on Rt. 54 (formerly "Froggies"). Stop by  for breakfast or lunch...or a pleasant conversation over coffee. Congratulations to Seth Olney for this wonderful addition to our town! (4/25)

5. The Committee assigned to the task of updating our zoning code will normally meet every third Tuesday, at the Town Hall, at 7:30 pm beginning on July 1st.The public is welcome to attend, but will not be allowed to comment during the committee's deliverations. Concerns related to the reform of the zoning code should be addressed to the Committee Chairman Tom Murrin. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday August 11 at 7:30.

6. The Comprhensive Plan has been returned from the Plannng Board to the Town Board and will be submitted to the Agricultural and Community Relations for their third review. The final Open Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th. Following the Open Hearing it will be submitted to the Yates County Planning Board for their review (7/28).

7. The town's Moratorium on Subdivisions has been extended for another 6 months, beginning in June, 2007.Since the moratorium was violated a few times during the first 6 month term, with subdivisions smaller than 5 acres taking place, questions have arisen regarding the moratorium's enforceability. (7/22) .

8. We have uploaded portions of a recent newsletter from the Bluff Point Association which summarizes the progress being made in the Town of Jerusalem on the implemention of their Comprehensive Plan with a report on committees  for Zoning Law Review, Subdivision Law, Steep Slope Regulations, and Windmill/Turbine Regulations.