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Halloween Trick/Trunk or Treat

This year's Trunk or Treat (and traditional Trick or Treat) hours are set to be on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31st, from 5pm - 8pm. There is no registration, we just ask that you arrive on Common St. prior to 5pm to allow for set-up. As usual, Common St will be closed to vehicular traffic. We will also have additional patrols throughout town. 

COVID-19 test kits through the USPS

Covidtests.gov is Open for Ordering!

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service, has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Clear instructions are included on how to verify extended expiration dates. Please share with your communities!

Annual Reappointments & Open Seats on Committees & Commissions

The Town has open position(s) for the following committees:

 

  • Barre Common Oversight Committee (2 seats)
  • Cable TV Advisory Committee (1 seat)
  • Historical Commission (2 seats)
  • Open Space & Recreation Committee (7 seats)

 

Anticipated Reappointments

 

  • Animal Inspector (1 seats)
  • Cable TV Advisory Committee (1 seat)
  • Cemetery Commission (1 seat)
  • Conservation Commission (2 seats)
  • Insurance Advisory Committee (2 seats)
  • Board of Registrars of Voters (1 seat)
  • Zoning Board of Appeals (1 seat)

 

If interested, people may contact the Town Administrator's office at 978-355-2504 x135 or email shood@townofbarre.com for more information. Hard copy applications are available at the Town Administrator's office at the Henry Woods Building, 2nd floor.