Tom Bentley will retire after 30 years with Barre highway department

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 December 2025 at 10:41 am

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BARRE – During the Barre Town Board’s year-end meeting on Tuesday, Tom Bentley submitted a retirement letter that was accepted by the Town Board.

Bentley will be ending his career on March 20 after 30 years as a motor equipment operator.

He was praised by Dale Brooks, the highway superintendent, and Sean Pogue, the town supervisor, who both said Bentley will be very difficult to replace in the highway department.

After his letter was accepted, Bentley dashed out of the town hall to go plow snow.