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Barrington council reviews road projects and grant award
Barrington council reviewed road construction progress and ordinances during a September 1 caucus meeting.
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Barrington Council adopts cannabis, zoning ordinances
Barrington Borough Council adopted six ordinances on cannabis, zoning, and commercial filming. Council President Beach, Councilman Beyer, Councilman Cerrito, and Councilman Drumm supported all measures; Councilwoman Mercado-Miller opposed the commercial filming ordinance.
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Planning Board approves two zoning resolutions
The Planning Board unanimously adopted two zoning resolutions at its June 22 meeting. Resolution 2026-12 confirmed Ordinance 1231's consistency with the Borough Master Plan; Resolution 2026-13 permits Cannabis class 3 operations in addition to existing class 5 licensing. Chairman John Rink presided
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Council Caucus Plans Data Center Ban, Cannabis Regulations
The Borough Council caucus planned a data center ban and outlined cannabis cultivation ordinances. Mayor Hanson noted council members are "like-minded" on data centers and plans to recommend prohibition to the Planning Board. The council discussed cannabis regulations contingent on International
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Council rejects cannabis tax ordinance on 0-4-1 vote
Barrington Borough Council rejects the proposed cannabis municipal tax amendment in rare 0-4-1 vote. The borough's legislative body voted against the measure by a 0-4-1 tally, with Council President Beach, Councilman Beyer, Councilman Drumm, and Councilwoman VanBernum voting no and Councilwoman
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Barrington Council adopts traffic ordinance, introduces cannabis tax and animals amendments
Barrington Borough Council adopts traffic code, advances cannabis and animal ordinances to public hearing. Council President Beach, Councilman Beyer, Councilman Cerrito, Councilwoman Mercado-Miller, and Councilwoman VanBernum unanimously adopted Ordinance 1240 amending vehicles and traffic
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Barrington Council adopts AFSCME compensation ordinance unanimously
Barrington Caucus advances ordinances and addresses plant closure. The Borough Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance fixing compensation for certain employees covered by the AFSCME, Council 63, Local 3528 contract. Mayor Hanson reported that the International Paper plant, which employs 130
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