town of barre

What town of barre does

The Town of Barre is a municipal government entity located in Washington County, Vermont, serving approximately 7,923 residents across four unincorporated villages: East Barre, Websterville, Graniteville, and South Barre. It delivers the full scope of municipal services including public safety (police, fire, EMS, emergency management), public works (highways, water and sewer utilities, vehicle maintenance), planning and zoning, recreation, solid waste, cemetery services across Maplewood, West Hill, and Wilson Cemeteries, and general administration through an elected Selectboard and various boards and commissions.

The town's technology stack is conventional municipal IT: a Revize CMS website, AxisGIS interactive tax mapping, CountyFusion land record search, online payment processing for taxes and utilities, a Microsoft Forms–based digital newsletter, and an E-Notify mass notification system. These systems are operational rather than differentiating, and no APIs, mobile apps, or AI capabilities are offered. Service delivery channels include the municipal building at 149 Websterville Road, the website self-service portal, dedicated department offices, and the 55-acre Wilson Industrial Park used for business attraction and retention.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring property tax collections, monthly water and sewer utility billing, permits and fees, cemetery plot sales, recreation field rentals, and dog licensing. The Town also manages Wilson Industrial Park, hosting 20+ enterprises including Adams Granite, Cabot Creamery, Frito-Lay, Vermont Creamery, Irving Oil, KORE Power, and Vermont Foodbank. Economic development is supported through partnerships with Barre Area Development and the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation, and a secured Act 250 permit streamlines state-level approvals for incoming tenants. As a municipal entity under Vermont law, the Town is publicly owned and not investable in the conventional PE/VC sense; this analysis describes its operating profile rather than a commercial investment opportunity.

Name

town of barre

Legal name

Town of Barre

Website

https://barretown.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Town of Barre is a Vermont municipal government serving approximately 7,923 residents across four villages, providing public safety, water and sewer utilities, public works, planning, recreation, and cemetery services funded primarily through property taxes and utility fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Police Protection (922120), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dispatch, Communications & Medical Control Centers (PSAP/ECC) (HLAFANAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water sewer utilities
• Property tax administration
• Recreation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Websterville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Annual property tax collections with installments due August 17. The town assesses property taxes as the primary revenue source for municipal operations.
2. Sewer and Water Utilities: Municipal water and sewer utilities billed to residents and businesses, generating recurring utility revenue.
3. Permits and Fees: Revenue from planning permits, zoning permits, subdivision permits, and various administrative fees.
4. Cemetery Services: Cemetery plot sales and services at Maplewood Cemetery, West Hill Cemetery, and Wilson Cemetery.
5. Recreation Facilities: Field use fees and recreation complex rental income.
6. Dog Licenses: Annual dog licensing fees collected by the Town Clerk's office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Town of Barre is a municipal government entity providing public safety (police, fire, EMS), public works (highways, water and sewer utilities, vehicle maintenance), planning and zoning, recreation facilities, solid waste management, cemetery services, and general administrative services to approximately 7,923 residents. The town also operates Wilson Industrial Park, a 55-acre industrial complex hosting more than 20 businesses with Act 250 permitting assistance and municipal utilities.

Product overview

The Town of Barre is a municipal government entity in Vermont, not a product or technology company. Its offerings consist of government services and administrative functions rather than commercial products. The town provides standard municipal services including public safety (police, fire, EMS), public works (highways, water/sewer utilities, vehicle maintenance), recreation facilities, planning and zoning, solid waste management, cemetery services, and general government administration through various boards, commissions, and departments. The website serves as an information portal for residents to access government services, make payments, view permits and forms, and stay informed about community news and announcements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Safety Services Police protection (6 full-time officers), fire response, and emergency medical services delivered to Town of Barre residents and businesses through the Public Safety Department.
• Water and Sewer Utilities Recurring municipal water and sewer utility service billed monthly to residential and commercial customers within the Town of Barre service area.
• Property Tax Administration Annual property tax billing and collection with installments due August 17, available through online payment, direct debit, in-person, and dropbox channels, with a 5% late fee.
• Planning and Zoning Permits Planning, zoning, and subdivision permits issued by the Planning and Zoning Department for residential and commercial development in the Town of Barre.
• Recreation Facilities Main Recreation and Athletic Complex, playgrounds, bike paths, and town forest available to residents, with field use fees for organized use.
• Cemetery Services Cemetery plot sales and maintenance services at Maplewood, West Hill, and Wilson cemeteries, with published rates and regulations.
• Solid Waste Management Bulk trash collection, lawn waste site, Wilson Depot, and Green Up Day services provided to residents.
• Wilson Industrial Park Leasing Subdivided lots within the 55-acre Wilson Industrial Park available for industrial and commercial tenants, supported by municipal water and sewer utilities, tax stabilization incentives, and Act 250 permitting assistance.
• Dog Licensing Annual dog license application and issuance administered by the Town Clerk's office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Property tax payments processed through multiple channels (online, direct debit, in-person, dropbox)

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Barre Area Development (BAD)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerBAD assists with state business incentives and economic development. Contact: (802) 476-0660. Provides assistance for businesses looking to locate or expand in the Barre area.
• Central Vermont Economic Development CorporationmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides economic development assistance and state business incentives. Contact: (802) 223-2654. Helps businesses navigate state-level incentives for expansion.
• CVTV723 (Local Cable Access)minorOthersExternal link for broadcasting Selectboard meetings. Town meetings are broadcast via CVTV723 cable access channel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Town of Williamstown, Vermont: Orange County neighbor with similar rural Vermont municipal profile, providing equivalent utility, public safety, and recreation services.
• City of Barre, Vermont: Distinct municipal entity completely surrounded by the Town of Barre, sharing the same Washington County service area and overlapping public-safety, utility, and economic-development mandates.
• Town of Waterbury, Vermont: Central Vermont town of similar demographic and operational profile, delivering police, fire, EMS, water/sewer, and recreation services through an equivalent department structure.
• Town of East Montpelier, Vermont: Washington County town of comparable size operating under a Selectboard with equivalent service-delivery scope including volunteer fire/EMS and public works.
• Town of Plainfield, Vermont: Small Washington County town with a comparable municipal service portfolio, sharing regional economic-development channels with Town of Barre.
• Town of Northfield, Vermont: Adjacent Washington County town with similar population scale and a Selectboard structure providing equivalent municipal services including utilities, public safety, and recreation.
• City of Montpelier, Vermont: Nearby Vermont capital municipality of comparable scale, providing the same suite of municipal services (police, fire, EMS, public works, water/sewer, planning) to a small population.
• Town of Berlin, Vermont: Neighboring town that hosts the Berlin Airport referenced in Town of Barre's value proposition; comparable in scale and Selectboard-driven municipal operations.

Broad incumbents

• Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation: Regional economic development partner assisting with state-level incentives and expansion support for businesses locating in Barre, materially comparable as the broader regional GTM channel.
• Barre Area Development (BAD): Regional economic-development organization formally partnered with Town of Barre to channel state incentives and recruit industrial tenants into Wilson Industrial Park.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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