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Welcome to the E-Newsletter of the Village of Barrington!
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THIS WEEK IN BARRINGTON...
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Village President Karen Darch Gives "State of the Village" Speech
Village President Karen Darch gave her annual "State of the Village" speech at the most recent Board of Trustees meeting. Her speech outlined the facts about the Village finances, current economic development projects, infrastructure projects, and more.
To read or listen to the entire speech and get the facts about Village finances, click here.
To view the slideshow presentation about the Village finances, click the graphic below.
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Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Is Underway on Liberty St.
The Village has begun its Sanitary Sewer Replacement project to replace nearly one mile of aging sanitary sewer as well as provide storm sewer and roadway improvements in the northeastern quadrant of the Village.
Phase I of the project has already begun on west Liberty Street, west of Hough Street, in coordination with the construction of the new 101 West, a 64-unit luxury residential building. The sewer replacement project will continue east on Liberty across Hough Street beginning in early April, and throughout the spring it will move into the residential neighborhood along Liberty Street. If you live along this route, you may have already seen the preliminary utility markings as the utilities pre-locate their lines in advance of the project.
Throughout the summer the replacement project will continue along Liberty Street to North Avenue, then turn right (south) on North Ave. to Main Street. In mid-July, following the Fourth of July Festivities, Main Street will be closed in this area for approximately four weeks to replace the sewer under Main Street. From there, the project will continue south on Wool Street, and Phase I will end in the North Commuter Parking lot by fall.
The Village’s Director of Development Services Greg Summers and his staff, in conjunction with all Village departments, have worked for two years to plan the project to minimize disruption to Village residents, businesses, and the public as much as possible. All Village residents along the project have been contacted, as have other residents in proximity to the project. If you live or work in this area and would like to receive weekly e-mail updates on the project, please go to http://www.barrington-il.gov/ssrp/notifyme to sign up for weekly email updates.
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Luxury Residential Complex Coming to Downtown Barrington
Wondering about that big hole in the ground at the vacant site between the McGrath Volvo dealership and Paul’s Burritos on North Hough Street (former ADCO property)? The Village of Barrington is pleased to announce that in early 2018, this site will be the new home to 101 West, a beautiful, 64-unit residential complex. The low-profile, 3- and 4-story complex is a modern, loft-style design and features amenities including a rooftop terrace, underground parking, community lounge and fitness center. It’s within walking distance of the Village Center and is perfect for young couples, small families, and empty-nesters.
Monroe Residential Partners monroeresidential.com is developing the project. For additional information and unit availability contact Drew Friestedt at [email protected] or go to the www.barrington-il.gov.
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Temporary Signs in the Village: What You Need to Know
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The Village often receives numerous questions about temporary sign placement along Village streets. The Village supports your right to display your message, but Village ordinances dictate that temporary signs are allowed on private property only – not in the street right-of-way, which generally extends about 15 feet into your property from the street. Only municipal signs are permitted in the right-of-way.
A good guideline: If you are placing a temporary sign in an area with sidewalks, the sign should be installed behind the sidewalk. If you are placing a temporary sign in an area without sidewalks, the sign should be a placed minimum of 15 feet back from the curb or edge of pavement. Following this policy ensures everyone a right to communicate their message while protecting the uncluttered appearance of our Village.
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Thank You for Your Patience During the Route 14/Hart Road Chemical Spill Incident on March 7-10
We would like to thank our entire community for your patience during the Route 14 shutdown at Hart Road that occurred as a result of a semi-trailer truck crash on March 7. Due to the crash, a chemical substance was leaked onto Route 14 that necessitated the road's closing for several days in order to properly manage the cleanup efforts.
Rest assured that there are no lingering effects from the spill, and the public was never in danger. In addition, our waterways, including the retention pond at the Foundry and nearby Flint Creek, have been declared safe by the Illinois EPA. Once again, we thank the public, our Foundry merchants, and our first responders for all their efforts in ensuring that this spill was handled properly and with the utmost concern for public safety. Photo: Bob Chwedyk, Daily Herald.
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FlutterFab Studio Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to FlutterFab Studio, which celebrated its ribbon-cutting on February 1 at Cook Street Plaza (100 E. Station Street) with the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. FlutterFab specializes in lash extensions and also has a wonderful collection of boutique clothing.
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Village of Barrington Economic Development Director Peggy Blanchard, Village President Karen Darch, and Village Manager Jeff Lawler are pictured with FlutterFab owner Chi Farley (second from left).
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MS Moda Brings Upscale Bridal Salon to Barrington
The Village of Barrington is proud to welcome MS Moda bridal salon to our thriving downtown! Located at 209 S. Cook Street in a stately historic home, MS Moda is a very well-known European manufacturer of wedding gowns since 1991 and has now opened its one and only USA Showroom to public downtown Barrington. You can expect an impeccable quality of European fabrics and embroidery, highest quality of workmanship along with affordable price from this multi-generation family-owned business.
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Haus & Boden Real Estate Brokers Come to Barrington
The Village of Barrington is proud to welcome Haus & Boden real estate brokers to the heart of our Village at 140 Harrison Street. Their ribbon cutting was hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce in early March. Pictured below are Barrington Village Manager Jeff Lawler, Haus & Boden Owner/Managing Broker/Certified Appraiser Lori Cromie, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Corr, and Village President Karen Darch. Welcome, Haus & Boden!
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Overnight Parking Rules
in the Village
The Village of Barrington allows on-street parking throughout the day. However, overnight parking is not allowed on any village street outside of the central business district, including residential areas and all public streets outside of the downtown area, from the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Parking is not allowed in the central business district from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. For more info on parking regulations,
click here.
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Recycling, Refuse & Composting Programs Available
The Village offers numerous recycling, refuse, and composting programs for its residents, including electronics recycling, Christmas tree light recycling, yard waste/food scrap composting, and more. Please
click here for more information on these programs.
PLEASE NOTE: Seasonal compost pick-up resumes Friday, March 17, 2017
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Village Puts New Ambulance Into Service
The Barrington Fire Department put a new, state-of-the art ambulance into service this month. It replaces an older vehicle that we will keep in reserve to help ensure that we are providing one primary and one reserve ambulance for two back-to-back EMS calls at all times.
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CULTURAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Celebrate Celtic Fest This Weekend at McGonigals
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Make plans to celebrate all things Irish on Park Avenue from March 16-18, where the large heated party tent will return to accommodate this festive celebration. The fest features a variety of food vendors, bands and entertainment, retail merchants selling all things Irish, and family-friendly events during the daytime. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The outdoor festival will begin in the evening on March 16th and run through March 18th.
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Upcoming Events at Barrington's White House
Barrington’s White House is more than a unique and elegant venue for your wedding or next business meeting. It also offers outstanding performances and cultural events with some of the most renowned artists and speakers in the world. See the CALENDAR OF EVENTS for upcoming recitals and presentations.
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BARRINGTON IN THE NEWS
Check out the following sampling of recent news articles about Barrington:
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 16-18
Celtic Fest
McGonigal's
March 20
Committee of the Whole
6:00 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
8:00 p.m., Village Hall
March 21
Plan Commission
7:00 p.m., Village Hall
March 23
Architectural Review Commission
7:00 p.m., Village Hall
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...that 49 new businesses registered with the Village in 2016? Plus, in the last two years we have had 10 new restaurants open, including Shakou, NeoTeca, Farmhouse on North, Southern Belle's, Heart of Europe Cafe, Alley 59, Epicure Bistro, Tip Top Tap, and Big Iron Horse BBQ. And coming soon...a new brewery at the Ice House Mall!
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