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Last day and time to take out Nomination Papers for the Annual Town Election is Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 5pm!

The Town Clerk's Office will be open until 5pm on Thursday, February 13th for anyone looking to take out or to file Nomination Papers for the April 7th Town Election.  The last day and time to return Nomination Papers for certification of signatures is no later than 5pm on Tuesday, February 18th.  The Town Clerks Office will be closed Monday, February 17th due to the Holiday.   Questions regarding the election should be directed to the Town Clerk at clerk@townofbarre.com or by calling 978-355-2504 ext. 5.  For list of Nomination Papers Returned click here.

Local Ballot Question - Old Reservoir Dam

This Question Is Not Binding.

 

Shall the Town direct the Select Board to issue an opinion to the Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety that the Town intends to take possession of the Old Reservoir Dam in order to repair the dam to maintain the current water level of the Old Reservoir?

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)
  • Council On Aging (4 seats)

 

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.

2025 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION NOMINATION PAPERS OUT & RETURNED AS OF 2/13 5pm

Nomination Papers have been taken out for all offices!

Any Barre Registered Voter wishing to take out nomination papers have until 5pm February 13th!   For questions pertaining to the local election, contact the Town Clerk's Office at 978-355-2504 ext 5.

For a list of all offices up for election, papers out and returned as of Feb. 13th at 5pm click here.