RECREATION BOARD

Eight volunteer Town residents serve on the Recreation Board. Board members are appointed to 3-year terms by the Selectboard. The board oversees all of the Town’s parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and other lands used for leisure purposes. The board advises the Selectboard on recreation matters, including preparation of an annual operating budget, suggestions for capital improvements, and recommendations for new or higher fees. A major Recreation Board task is scheduling use of the athletic fields for the many leagues and youth programs. See Recreation under Departments for more information about the facilities.

Recreation Board resources include the "Board of Recreation principles Guiding the Order of Operation," and the Barre Town Code of Ordinances.

The Recreation Board usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the Municipal Building. The Maintenance Supervisor is the Board’s eyes and ears at the park and playgrounds. He may be contacted at offices@barretown.org or by calling 802-476-6174. Alternatively, contact Town Manager Carl Rogers at crogers@barretown.org or 802-479-9331.