Barton (village), Vermont
Encyclopedia
Barton is a village
located near the center of the town of Barton
, in Orleans County
, Vermont
, United States
. The population was 742 at the 2000 census.
In 2008, the village voted to eliminate the position of auditor since this was performed by an outside auditor.
Barton Fire Department (all officers are elected by the village voters):
), with 170 acre (0.6879662 km²), May Pond with 116 acre (0.46943576 km²), and the Barton Reservoir. The system serves 370 customers. Water rates are $10.61/1000 gallons (3,785 l); sewer rates are $16.90/1000 gallons (3,785 l).
In 2010, the village received two grants totalling over $3.3 million, and two loans totaling over $1 million to upgrade its sewer and storm drainage system.
The 2010 budget for the water department was $214,348. The budget for the waste water department was $318,657.
, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2) (12.59%) is water.
Barton owns Pageant Park on Crystal Lake
. This was briefly closed in May 2007 until late June 2007.
As of the census
of 2000, there were residing in the village:
The population density
was 594.8/sq mi (229.2/km2).
There were 465 housing units at an average density of 372.7/sq mi (143.6/km2).
The racial makeup of the village was:
There were 347 households out of which
The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the village the population was evenly spread out with
The median age was 40 years.
For every 100 females there were 82.3 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The per capita income
for the village was $13,670.
Income below the poverty line:
(TDMA
and GSM)
, North Sutton
and much of Westmore
. It services 2100 customers.
Projected expenses for 2010 were $2,741,582.
The village was incorporated on November 21, 1874..
The Pierce Block was built in 1885 and is still being used for commercial purposes.
In 1889, a waterworks was constructed using May Pond. Presumably sewage disposal was constructed concurrently.
In 1895, the village constructed a hydroelectric plant on the Clyde River
in West Charleston
.
An Indian burial ground was discovered during the excavation for the new Barton Academy
in 1907. There is no record of what happened to those artifacts.
In 1907, a ballpark with 200 seats in the grandstand was constructed at the corner of Park and Elm Streets. A professional village team played there and won the professional state championship over rival Orleans in 1908.
There was heavy flooding in 1927 which severely damaged the village.
A fire on August 11, 1938, destroyed three business blocks. The fire ruined any hope of an industrial revival. The Orleans County Monitor
commented that it dealt an "irreparable injury to a community struggling to maintain its position as a secondary business and trade center in Vermont."
In the late 1970s, the federal and state governments stopped the village from dumping raw sewage into the Barton River. Barton's new treatment plant cost $3.6 million, 90% of which was paid for by state and federal governments. The village was not able to separate out its old storm sewers from the sewage system. This has caused subsequent problems during rainstorms.
The village contains three places on the National Register of Historic Places
:
While the library is self-supporting with separate trustees, it does receive a grant from the town. Its operating income is $42,242. It contains 18,000 books and 35 serial subscriptions. One librarians is a paid professional. The assistants are all volunteers.
Village (Vermont)
In the U.S. state of Vermont, villages are named communities located within the boundaries of an incorporated town. Villages may be incorporated or unincorporated....
located near the center of the town of Barton
Barton (town), Vermont
Barton is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,780 at the 2000 census. The town includes two incorporated villages, Barton and Orleans. Approximately 30% of the town's population lived in the village of Orleans, 27% in the village of Barton, and 43% outside of the...
, in Orleans County
Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County is one of the four northernmost counties in the U.S. state of Vermont. It borders Canada. In 2010, the population was 27,231. Its county seat is Newport. As in the rest of New England, few governmental powers have been granted to the county...
, Vermont
Vermont
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 742 at the 2000 census.
Government
In 2009, the village spent $474,557 on village operations alone, not including solely owned utilities.- Chairman, Board of Trustees - John Ullrich
- Trustee - Ellis Merchant
- Trustee - Bob Ferlazo
- Village Clerk - Lucie Gaboriault
- Delinquent Tax Collector - Ron Cloutier
- Village Supervisor (appointed) - Brian Hanson
In 2008, the village voted to eliminate the position of auditor since this was performed by an outside auditor.
Barton Fire Department (all officers are elected by the village voters):
- Chief Engineer (Fire Chief) - Paul Secard
- First Assistant Engineer - David Claeys
- Second Assistant Engineer - Richard Secard
Water system
The village maintains its own water system, obtaining water from Pensioner Pond (in CharlestonCharleston, Vermont
Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 895 at the 2000 census. The town contains three unincorporated villages: Charleston, East Charleston and West Charleston.-Town:* Selectman - Tom Jensen...
), with 170 acre (0.6879662 km²), May Pond with 116 acre (0.46943576 km²), and the Barton Reservoir. The system serves 370 customers. Water rates are $10.61/1000 gallons (3,785 l); sewer rates are $16.90/1000 gallons (3,785 l).
In 2010, the village received two grants totalling over $3.3 million, and two loans totaling over $1 million to upgrade its sewer and storm drainage system.
The 2010 budget for the water department was $214,348. The budget for the waste water department was $318,657.
Education
The village and surrounding area supports a graded school. In 2005, there were 171 students. 57.9% get free or reduced lunch. The effective spending per pupil was $11,197 in 2008. The average in Vermont was $11,548.Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2) (12.59%) is water.
Barton owns Pageant Park on Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake (Vermont)
Crystal Lake is near the village of Barton in Orleans County, Vermont. It is a glacial lake and deep in places. Route 5 runs along the lake's western shore. Crystal Lake is in the northeast section of the state of Vermont...
. This was briefly closed in May 2007 until late June 2007.
Demographics
Barton has lost 45% of its population since 1940, dropping from the largest village in Orleans County, to third.As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were residing in the village:
- 742 people
- 347 households, and
- 193 families .
The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 594.8/sq mi (229.2/km2).
There were 465 housing units at an average density of 372.7/sq mi (143.6/km2).
The racial makeup of the village was:
- White - 96.36%
- from two or more races - 2.29%
- Native American - 0.67%
- Black or African AmericanRace (United States Census)Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
- 0.40% - Hispanic or Latino of any race - 0.40%
- other racesRace (United States Census)Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
- 0.27%, and
There were 347 households out of which
- 44.1% were non-families
- 39.5% were married couplesMarriageMarriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together - 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals
- 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them,
- 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older
- 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present
The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the village the population was evenly spread out with
- 23.5% under the age of 18 (18 year spread)
- 8.0% from 18 to 24 (7 year spread)
- 25.6% from 25 to 44 (20 year spread)
- 22.4% from 45 to 64 (20 year spread)
- 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older
The median age was 40 years.
For every 100 females there were 82.3 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
Personal Income
The median income:- per family - $32,625
- Males - $27,115
- per household - $21,607
- Females - $18,750
The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $13,670.
Income below the poverty line:
- Under age 18 - 39.0%
- Older than 64 - 23.7%
- Total Population - 23.2%
- Families - 17.8%
Tourism
A golf course near the village has been rated by a golfing magazine as one of the "30 best deals" in the country. The 18-hole 5697 yards (5,209.3 m) course costs $349/year to join.Cellphone
Barton Village receives Verizon, and AT&TAT&T
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(TDMA
Digital AMPS
IS-54 and IS-136 are second-generation mobile phone systems, known as Digital AMPS . It was once prevalent throughout the Americas, particularly in the United States and Canada. D-AMPS is considered end-of-life, and existing networks have mostly been replaced by GSM/GPRS or CDMA2000...
and GSM)
Electricity
Barton Village owns Barton Electric which generates some of its power hydroelectrically and serves not only the village but a large portion of the village side of Barton town, plus West CharlestonCharleston, Vermont
Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 895 at the 2000 census. The town contains three unincorporated villages: Charleston, East Charleston and West Charleston.-Town:* Selectman - Tom Jensen...
, North Sutton
Sutton, Vermont
Sutton is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,001 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.4 square miles , of which 38.3 square miles is land and 0.1 square mile is...
and much of Westmore
Westmore, Vermont
Westmore is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census, making it the least populated town in the county...
. It services 2100 customers.
Projected expenses for 2010 were $2,741,582.
History
Prior to incorporation, the village had been known as "Barton Mills."The village was incorporated on November 21, 1874..
The Pierce Block was built in 1885 and is still being used for commercial purposes.
In 1889, a waterworks was constructed using May Pond. Presumably sewage disposal was constructed concurrently.
In 1895, the village constructed a hydroelectric plant on the Clyde River
Clyde River (Vermont)
The Clyde River is a tributary of Lake Memphremagog, over long, in northern Vermont in the United States. It is the easternmost of the four major rivers in Orleans County. It is the most powerful of the four within Orleans County, powering several turbines at damsites...
in West Charleston
Charleston, Vermont
Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 895 at the 2000 census. The town contains three unincorporated villages: Charleston, East Charleston and West Charleston.-Town:* Selectman - Tom Jensen...
.
An Indian burial ground was discovered during the excavation for the new Barton Academy
Barton Academy (Vermont)
Barton Academy was a high school in the town of Barton and also served surrounding towns for over a century. The high school was replaced by the Lake Region High School on September 11, 1967. The Academy alumni continue to meet annually. They fund scholarships for graduates of Lake Region...
in 1907. There is no record of what happened to those artifacts.
In 1907, a ballpark with 200 seats in the grandstand was constructed at the corner of Park and Elm Streets. A professional village team played there and won the professional state championship over rival Orleans in 1908.
There was heavy flooding in 1927 which severely damaged the village.
A fire on August 11, 1938, destroyed three business blocks. The fire ruined any hope of an industrial revival. The Orleans County Monitor
Orleans County Monitor
The Orleans County Monitor was a weekly newspaper published in Barton, Vermont from January 8, 1872 to 1953. It was published by Ellery H. Webster in 1872. An American Civil War veteran, he named it after the USS Monitor. George H. Blake published the paper in 1877. The circulation was 1,400. ...
commented that it dealt an "irreparable injury to a community struggling to maintain its position as a secondary business and trade center in Vermont."
In the late 1970s, the federal and state governments stopped the village from dumping raw sewage into the Barton River. Barton's new treatment plant cost $3.6 million, 90% of which was paid for by state and federal governments. The village was not able to separate out its old storm sewers from the sewage system. This has caused subsequent problems during rainstorms.
The village contains three places on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
:
- Crystal Lake Falls Historic DistrictCrystal Lake Falls Historic DistrictThe Crystal Lake Falls Historic District is a historic site in Barton, Vermont, United States. It is located along Water Street. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1994....
(August 7, 1994) - Crystal Lake State ParkCrystal Lake State ParkThe Crystal Lake State Park is a historic site in Barton, Vermont, United States. It is located at 96 Bellwater Avenue, off Willoughby Lake Road just east of the village, at the northwestern end of Crystal Lake. It was added to the U.S...
listed August 30, 2005 - King Block — 117 High Street (added 20 July 2002)
Culture
A sugar on snow party is held each year on the Village Green, the fourth Saturday in July.Library
Barton has a library which is open 19 hours a week over four days. It is a non-profit corporation.While the library is self-supporting with separate trustees, it does receive a grant from the town. Its operating income is $42,242. It contains 18,000 books and 35 serial subscriptions. One librarians is a paid professional. The assistants are all volunteers.