![by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Taxpayers here recently received letters showing their property values after the recently completed townwide reassessment. At their June 3 meeting, members of the Barton Select Board discussed online discussions that suggest some think increased values will automatically mean higher taxes. Select board member Ted Gattino said he has seen a lot of comments that suggest to him a lack of understanding of town finances. His colleague Dee McDowell asked Clerk and Treasurer Kristin Atwood what […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/barton-select-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![Jayda Orlowski coaxes Whiskey, her horse, into a straight-up jump. Ms. Orlowski has spent years with her formerly troubled mount developing a relationship of deep trust that she clearly demonstrated to the spectators at Saturday’s NEK Equine Expo at the Barton fairgrounds. …to read the rest of this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper, pick up a copy on the newsstands today or subscribe now to access our e-version or to have it delivered to […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/equine-expo-up-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais WESTMORE — The Fourth of July is fast approaching and with it an inevitable eruption of fireworks. Westmore resident Tim Hayes went to Monday’s select board meeting to say it’s no longer just about kids holding sparklers and setting off a few bottle rockets. It’s thousands of dollars and elaborate at-home shows that rival town sponsored productions. People, he said, aren’t just shooting them off for one special day, it’s become an all-summer-long occurrence. Mr. Hayes said […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mem-day-newport-eagle-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — The largest project the Barton Fairgrounds has seen since Floral Hall was established in 1969, construction of a brand new 60-stall horse barn, is nearing completion. Fundraising for the highly-anticipated building started years ago, and it took a village to bring it to its current state. The Chronicle caught a glimpse at the progress with Sonia Koehler and Art LaPlante, who have been spearheading the project. Ms. Koehler is involved with horse shows and 4-H […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bfg-horse-barn-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
In Barton, reassessment stirs online worry
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Taxpayers here recently received letters showing their property values after the recently completed townwide reassessment. At their June 3 meeting, members of the Barton Select Board discussed onli... More »
Equine partnership with humans takes many forms
Jayda Orlowski coaxes Whiskey, her horse, into a straight-up jump. Ms. Orlowski has spent years with her formerly troubled mount developing a relationship of deep trust that she clearly demonstrated to the spectators at Satur... More »
In Westmore, fireworks jeopardize eagles resident says
by Gabrielle Gervais WESTMORE — The Fourth of July is fast approaching and with it an inevitable eruption of fireworks. Westmore resident Tim Hayes went to Monday’s select board meeting to say it’s no longer just about kids ... More »
Orleans County Fairgrounds horse barn nears completion
by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — The largest project the Barton Fairgrounds has seen since Floral Hall was established in 1969, construction of a brand new 60-stall horse barn, is nearing completion. Fundraising for the highly-a... More »
