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.
Barrington council reviewed road construction progress and ordinances during a September 1 caucus meeting.
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
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
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
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
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
Barrington approves 1.5 million capital plan, 2026 budget amendments. The Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2026 Municipal Budget Amendment and approved the first reading of two capital ordinances totaling approximately 1.5 million dollars. Ordinance 1237 provides 375,000 dollars from the
Barrington borough caucus approves closed-session resolution. The council unanimously approved Resolution 6-2026-90 authorizing discussion of contractual and personnel matters, with Mayor Hanson, Councilman Beyer, Councilman Cerrito, Councilman Drumm, and Councilwoman Mercado-Miller voting 4-0.
Barrington caucus readies cannabis and traffic ordinances for council action. Engineer Greg Evans presented a Third Avenue traffic study recommending a centerline adjustment to address a hazard at the Clements Bridge Road intersection; the town scheduled an ordinance for introduction April 14.
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