TOWN OF BARRE

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT

JUNE 18, 2019
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WORCESTER, SS:

To one of the Constables in the Town of Barre, in the County of Worcester.

Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn
the inhabitants of the Town of Barre, qualified to vote in town elections and town affairs to meet
at the Ruggles Lane School Auditorium, 105 Ruggles Lane on

TUESDAY, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JUNE 2019

AT 6:30 P.M.

then and there to act on the following articles:

ARTICLE 1
CHOOSE TOWN OFFICERS
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to choose all other town officers, agents and committees not elected
by ballot or appointed, or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 2
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Sponsor: Finance Committee
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to hear the reports of the Selectmen, Finance Committee, School
Committee and any other department or committee and act thereon, or take any other action
relative thereto.

ARTICLE 3
CHAPTER 90 GRANT
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
[Majority Vote Required]
To see if the Town will vote to accept any and all state highway assistance funds authorized by the
state legislature and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation- Highway
Division under the so-called Chapter 90 Highway Assistance Program to be expended for the
maintenance, repair and construction of Town roads in anticipation of reimbursement under the
direction of the Board of Selectmen for work on roads located on the State Aid Primary System as
approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation-Highway Division, and further to
authorize the Treasurer/Collector, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow money
from time to time during Fiscal Year 2020 up to the reimbursable amount, for the period from July
1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, in anticipation of reimbursement of said highway assistance in
conformity with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 6A, or take
any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 4
TREASURER/COLLECTOR BORROWING
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Two-Thirds Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer/Collector, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue for the twelve
month period beginning July 1, 2019, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a
period of less than one year, or take any other action relative thereto.
 ARTICLE 5
REVOLVING FUNDS
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain town departments pursuant
to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2019; or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 6
PEG ACCESS AND CABLE RELATED FUND
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the following sums or any other sums to operate the
Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Fund established
pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53F ¾ for the fiscal year and that in
order to meet such appropriation, the Town will transfer $25,000 from the PEG Access and
Cable Related Fund; or take any action relative thereto

ARTICLE 7
MGL CHAPTER 268A, SECTION 21A
Sponsor: Board of Assessors
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to allow the Board of Assessors to appoint one of its members to a
paid part-time position under their supervision as allowed by MGL Chapter 268A, Section 21A;
or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 8
BOARD OF ASSESSORS PROPERTY VALUATIONS
Sponsor: Board of Assessors
(Majority Vote Required)

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to pay for costs associated with the Assessors Recertification of properties,
Special Appraisal Expenses, Cyclical Re-Inspection costs and Annual Interim Value
Adjustments; or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 9
FY 2019 SNOW REMOVAL OT/PT ACCOUNT
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds a
sum of money to the Fiscal Year 2019 Snow Removal Over time/Part-time Account; or take any
other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 10
FY 2019 SNOW REMOVAL EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a
sum of money to the Fiscal Year 2019 Snow Removal Expense Account; or take any other action
relative thereto.

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OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of
money for the purpose of paying for OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits); or take any other
action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 12
POLICE ADMIN VEHICLE
Sponsor: Police Department
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to pay for a new Police Cruiser, or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 13
POLICE SERVICE REVOLVER REPLACEMENT
Sponsor: Police Department
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to pay for replacement service revolvers for the Police Department, or take any
other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 14
DPW STREET SWEEPER
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to pay for a new Street Sweeper for the DPW, or take any other action relative
thereto.

ARTICLE 15
DPW LAWN MOWER
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to pay for a new Lawn Mower for the Department of Public Works, or take any
other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 16
FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 4 EQUIPMENT
Sponsor: Fire Department
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money to purchase various equipment for the outfitting of Engine 4 for the Fire
Department, or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 17
FELTON FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Sponsor: Felton Field Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of
money for the purpose of improvements at Felton Field; or take any other action relative thereto.

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RUGGLES LANE PA SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
Sponsor: Quabbin Regional School District
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of
money for the purpose of PA System improvements at Ruggles Lane Elementary School; or take
any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 19
RUGGLES LANE DISHWASHER
Sponsor: Quabbin Regional School District
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of
money for the purpose of repairing a dishwasher at Ruggles Lane Elementary School; or take
any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 20
WACHUSETT GREENWAYS
Sponsor: Wachusett Greenways
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money for Wachusett Greenways Trail Fund; or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 21
FY 2020 OMNIBUS BUDGET
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds such
sums as may be deemed necessary to pay town charges and expenses for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2019 and vote to fix salary and compensation of all elected officials of the Town in
accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108, effective
July 1, 2019 and make all appropriations for the same; or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 22
FY 2020 SEWER ENTERPRISE BUDGET
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from Sewer Receipts a
Sum of Money for the operations and maintenance of the municipal sewer system for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019; or take any other action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 23
FY 2020 WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET
Sponsor: DPW Commission
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from Water Receipts a
Sum of Money for the operations and maintenance of the municipal water system for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019; or take any other action relative thereto

ARTICLE 24
TRANSFER TO STABILIZATION
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from Free Cash to the Stabilization
Fund; or take any other action relative thereto.

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AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
AMEND CHAPTER 80-4
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Mary Jane Bade
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Chapter 80 Peace and
Good Order, by amending Chapter 80-4 “Ball Playing; throwing stones” by adding to the
existence sentence “No person shall be allowed to place a basketball hoop or game net in such a
manner in order to play ball or throw any missile-like objects in or upon the public through street
of Trafalgar Square for safety”; or take any other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 26
MARIJUANA LICENSING BYLAW
Sponsor: Board of Selectmen
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, by inserting a new
Chapter, 160 Marijuana Establishment Licensing; or take any other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 27
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
Sponsor: Planning Board
(Two-Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
inserting a new section 140-11.2 Adult Marijuana and Marijuana Establishments; or take any
other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Planning Board and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 28
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Dennis Fleming
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
inserting a new section 140-11.2 Adult Marijuana and Marijuana Establishments; or take any
other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

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AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Matthew Battista
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
inserting a new section 140-11.2 Adult Marijuana and Marijuana Establishments; or take any
other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 30
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
MORATORIUM ON MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Dennis Fleming
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning Chapter 140-11.1,
Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments by extend; or take any other
action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 31
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES
Sponsor: Planning Board
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
amending section 140-10.1 Solar Energy Facilities Special Permit and Site Plan Review; or take
any other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Planning Board and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 32
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Dennis Fleming
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
amending section 140-10.1 Solar Energy Facilities Special Permit and Site Plan Review; or take
any other action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

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AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
ZONE CHANGE TO B-C DISTRICT
Sponsor: Ronald Higgins
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Barre Zoning Bylaw by amending the Zoning
Map to include the following 10.41 Acre Parcel as described on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in
Barre, Massachusetts Showing Proposed Zoning Changes”; Dated: April 15, 2019 in the
Business Commercial (B-C) District; or take any action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 34
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
ZONE CHANGE TO B-C DISTRICT
Sponsor: Ronald Higgins
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Barre Zoning Bylaw by amending the Zoning
Map to include the following 4.80 Acre Parcel as described on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in
Barre, Massachusetts Showing Proposed Zoning Changes”; Dated: April 15, 2019 in the
Business Commercial (B-C) District; or take any action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 35
AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF BARRE
ZONE CHANGE TO R-80 DISTRICT
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Richard McDonald
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning, Chapter 140 by
changing the zoning district for property located at 369 Nichols Road, Assessors Map H, Lot 369
and described in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds Book 4172, Page 586 to R-80; or take
any action relative thereto.

Non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in

compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Barre. A full text of this bylaw is on file
with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

ARTICLE 36
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CHANGING THE STATE FLAG AND SEAL OF
MASSACHUSETTS
Sponsor: Citizens Petition - Neil Anders
(Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town of Barre will vote to adopt a resolution in support of changing the State Flag
and Seal of Massachusetts, or take any action relative thereto. A full text of this resolution is on
file with the Town Clerk and may be viewed at www.townofbarre.com/ATM2019

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You are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof on the bulletin boards
at Ruggles Lane School, 105 Ruggles Lane; Barre Town Hall, 2 Exchange Street; Town Clerk’s
Office, 40 West St. (basement), Henry Woods Building, 40 West Street – 1st floor; Woods
Memorial Library, 19 Pleasant Street; 50 Main Street; and Barre Senior Center 557 South Barre
Road.

Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Barre Town
Clerk at the time and place of said meeting as aforesaid. Given under our hands this _______ day
of _____________, 20____ A.D.

___________________________Selectman

__________________________Selectman

___________________________Selectman
SELECTMEN OF BARRE

CONSTABLE’S RETURN OF SERVICE

Worcester SS:

Pursuant to the within Warrant, On __________________________, 20______, I have notified

and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Barre by posting up attested copies of the same on
the bulletin boards at:

LOCATION TIME
Ruggles Lane School, 105 Ruggles Lane at: ___________ .m.
Barre Town Hall, 2 Exchange Street at: ___________ .m.
Town Clerk’s Office, 40 West Street (basement) at: ___________ .m.
Henry Woods Building, 40 West Street 1st floor at: ___________ .m.
Woods Memorial Library, 19 Pleasant Street at: ___________ .m.
50 Main Street at: ___________ .m.
Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Road at: ___________ .m.

___________________ __________________________
Date Signed Constable of Barre

Returned to the Barre Town Clerk at __________.m. on the ____________ day of

_________________________, 2019 A.D.

______________________________ ______________________________
Barre Town Clerk Constable of Barre

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