City of Barre, VT - City Government

06/22/2026

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓School is out, summer has begun!!! The Barre Unified Union School District recently announced the Summer Food Service Program which provides summer meals for children ages 18 and under in the Barre area.

Please check out our website for details on how to access these meals. 👇

There's always something to do in Barre! Below is a list of the latest happenings. Mark your calendars and join in on the fun. 

06/19/2026

Public Forum - City Manager Search

The City Manager Search Committee is seeking public input as we create our community profile, which will be used in advertising the city manager position. Join us for a lunchtime zoom discussion on THURSDAY, JUNE 25, from noon - 1PM. Come share your thoughts on Barre City's strengths, challenges, and potentials.

This is a Zoom Only meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83565572156

06/19/2026

CITY OF BARRE
CITY MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, June 25, 3:30 pm
Zoom Only Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81560531310

1. Call to order
2. Adjustments to the agenda
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
5. Agenda items
a. Review of public outreach work
b. Review of city & candidate profile drafts
c. Discussion of next steps
6. Other business as comes before the committee
7. Adjourn

Next meeting date/time: Thursday, July 9, 4:30 pm _________________________________________________________

06/18/2026

Barre City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
4:30PM

06/18/2026

Barre City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 22, 2026
6:00PM
LOCATION: Mutuo, 20 Beckley Street, Barre VT

06/18/2026

⚡ Power Outage Safety Reminder ⚡

Residents around Barre may be experiencing power outages as a result of these storms. If your lights go out:

💥 Do not approach downed lines - report them to 911.
🔦 Use flashlights instead of candles.
❄️ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
🚫 Never operate generators indoors.
🚗 Treat dark intersections as four-way stops.
📱 Conserve your phone battery and stay tuned to updates.
👥 Check on neighbors who may need assistance, especially those with medical needs.

Stay safe, stay informed, and report emergencies by calling 911 if there is an immediate threat to life or property.

06/18/2026

🔶🔶S Main St Traffic Alert🔶🔶
Due to a water system connection at 18 S Main Street and other planned improvements, there will be no through traffic on South Main St between Prospect St and Ayers St on Tuesday 6/23 and Wednesday 6/24 between approximately 7am – 5pm.

Local traffic will be able to access businesses from either direction but will have to turn around at 18 S. Main.

As with all construction projects, we encourage residents to avoid the area unless necessary for the safety of crews working on site.

06/18/2026

Public Forum - City Manager Search

The City of Barre - City Manager Search Committee is holding two public forums today to garner public comment on what they would like to see in the next City Manager of the City of Barre.

The first forum is via Zoom at noon today, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Zoom Link for 12:00pm Forum: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88191003884?pwd=S3uAVk6atrCk5JU7ArAaLQP1NvmHBi.1

The second forum is an in-person event being held at Alumni Hall/Barre Auditorium (20 Auditorium Hill, Barre, VT 05641) running from 6 to 8pm tonight, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

All are welcome!

06/15/2026

CITY OF BARRE
City Manager Search Committee
Special Meeting Agenda

Thursday, June 18 @ 6:00pm
Alumni Hall, Washington Room (2nd Floor)
In-person Only

1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Agenda items
a. Public Forum
4. Adjourn

06/13/2026

The Boil Water Notice impacting Berlin Street between Highgate Dr and John St has been LIFTED.