Wilson Industrial Park

     The Town of Barre owns approximately 55 acres of Wilson Industrial Park land that is available for industrial and business development. The Town will subdivide to suit buisness land needs. For more information about the industrial park contact Town Manager Carl Rogers at (802) 479-9331, extension 1261 or at crogers@barretown.org.

     Barre Town has secured an Act 250 state land use permit for the industrial park which streamlines the state permitting process for new businesses. The Park offers municipal water and sewer utilities as well as town maintained roads. Three-phase electric, telephone, and telecommunication services are provided underground. The Wilson Industrial Park is located in the Lower Websterville area of Barre Town. The Town middle and elementary school is nearby, as is the Town's large athletic and outdoor recreation complex.

     Businesses that call the Wilson Industrial Park home include:

     " Northern Power Systems: manufacturer of wind turbines sold around the world.
     " Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery: producer of nationally-marketed and award winning goat and cow milk cheese and butter.
     " Highland Sugarworks: producer of Vermont maple syrup products.
     " Adam's Granite: a leading granite memorial manufacturer.
     " Vermont Foodbank: supplier of food to over 280 food shelves, meal centers and similar organizations providing food and meals to people in need.
     " NEW OCCUPANTS are: SB Electronics and Vermont Granite Wholesalers.

    Land prices are reasonable. Barre Town offers tax stabilization for eligible businesses. Barre Area Development (www.badc.com - telephone 802/476-0660) and the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation (802/223-2654) can offer assistance with state business incentives.

    For information about privately owned business locations contact the Town Manager or Barre Area Development.