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A Message from Karen Darch: Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans
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Happy April Fool's Day!
It's nice to see April 1 on the calendar today - it truly means that spring is on the way, no matter what our weather has been doing these last few weeks.
And it was indeed a cold, blustery day this past Tuesday when I attended a very moving ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery to honor our Vietnam Veterans. You may not know that this year marked the 10th anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is observed every March 29 as a way to honor those who served during that wartime period. March 29 is significant because it was the day that the last U.S. combat troops departed from Vietnam in 1973.
I would like to thank the Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) who organized this ceremony and continue to do truly important work by keeping the memory of all our veterans alive in many different ways throughout the year. At Tuesday's ceremony, they placed Vietnam veterans flags at each veteran's graveside at Evergreen Cemetery, and it was very meaningful to take a moment to express our gratitude for their sacrifices. Thank you to ALL the Vietnam Veterans in our community –we honor and appreciate your service!
On another note, as I have been out walking about town this week, I have noticed our Public Works crews filling potholes in preparation for our warm-weather driving season. It reminds me to thank our seasonal Public Works team (we like to call them "snowbirds") who work for the Village during the snowplow season keeping our roads clear, and then tackle other tasks before their seasonal work ends on March 31, such as fixing potholes and addressing other Village needs. I hope you'll join me in thanking them -- and all our Public Works personnel -- for all that they do to keep our community running smoothly.
Speaking of Public Works, I would like to congratulate the Village's Utility Supervisor Phil Freund, who recently received the American Public Works Association's Professional Manager of the Year Award (see article below). Congratulations, Phil, on your very well-deserved award!
Karen Darch
Village President
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Route 59 to Close at CN Tracks from
April 11 to April 16 for Crossing Work
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in conjunction with the Canadian National Railway (CN), is planning to reconstruct the badly deteriorated at-grade railroad crossing on IL 59 (Hough Street), north of James Street following their intermediate maintenance work last fall. IL 59 will be fully closed to through traffic at the CN Railroad tracks.
The closure will begin on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on or before Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting). During this time the detour route (as shown on the attached map) will be in place. Main Street and Route 14 will also remain open.
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Meet Your Village Board of Trustees:
Kate Duncan
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Trustee Kate Duncan was elected as Trustee in 2019. She is a partner at Akerman LLP in Chicago and a member of the firm’s land use and development practice. Kate received her Bachelor’s Degree from Butler University and J.D. from The John Marshall Law School. Kate has served on the Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, and on the Board of Directors at Atonement Lutheran Church in Barrington. Kate lives in Barrington with her husband and two children.
To learn more about your Village Board of Trustees, click here.
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Public Works' Phil Freund Wins APWA Award |
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The Village of Barrington congratulates Public Works Utility Supervisor Phil Freund on receiving the American Public Works Association's Professional Manager of the Year Award.
This award recognizes outstanding achievements in public rights-of-way management, leadership and dedication to the public good.
Phil has provided 36 years of service to the Village. During his tenure, he implemented a first-of-its-kind in the area radio read water meter system that greatly improved water efficiency in obtaining water consumption. He also addresses resident concerns about sanitary sewer overflows and handles numerous other functions for the Village. Congratulations, Phil!
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Village Approves Updated Intergovernmental Agreement for District 220 School Resource Officer |
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At its regular Board of Trustees meeting on March 28, the Village of Barrington approved an agreement with District 220 to update the current Intergovernmental Agreement for a school resource officer at Barrington High School. The agreement will help the village, police department and the school district in increasing the overall safety at Barrington High School.
The Illinois Constitution and the Illinois Compiled Statutes allow for municipalities and school districts to enter into an intergovernmental agreement. These school resource officer agreement allow both entities to share services, which increases their overall efficiency and effectiveness.
The Barrington Police Department has had an oustanding working relationship with District 220 for many years. Updating the current agreement will allow for the continued advancement of overall safety for both parties.
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Summer Events Kick Off with Barrington Art Festival on Memorial Day Weekend |
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The Village's summer event season officially kicks off with the Barrington Art Festival over Memorial Day weekend on May 28 and 29. Cook and Station Streets will be lined with award-winning local and regional artists, musicians and more.
The Memorial Day Parade returns this year and steps off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30. The parade begins on Park Avenue, heads to Dundee Avenue, and concludes for a ceremony in Evergreen Cemetery.
Also this summer, join us for Cruise Night, Summer Fun Thursdays, Fourth of July Festivities, Metra Lot Concerts, Farmers Market and more! Stay tuned for this summer's full event calendar and sign up to receive information at barrington-il.gov/updates. You won't want to miss summer in Barrington!
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Yard Waste & Food Scrap Recycling Has Now Resumed |
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Bring out your "Green Monster" once again! Residents may now resume placing yard waste in their "Green Monster" recycling containers for curbside recycling.
Please have recyclables, compostable yard waste and refuse at the curb before 6:30 a.m., but no more than 24 hours before pickup. Please do not place any containers in the street. Also, please remember to promptly remove your empty bins from the curb after pickup.
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Motorists: Help Make Our Roads Safe for All Users, Including Cyclists & Pedestrians |
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5 Bicycle Safety Tips for Motorists
- Pay attention to your surroundings. In parking lots, at stop signs, when backing up, or when parking, search your surroundings for other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
- If you pass a bicyclist, do so safely and give the bicyclist room. Illinois State law requires motorists to give cyclists three feet of clearance when passing.
- Yield to bicyclists as you would motorists and do not underestimate their speed. This will help avoid turning in front of a bicyclist traveling on the road or sidewalk.
- Look Left, Right, and behind you before pulling out onto a road. Drivers turning right on red should look to the right and behind to avoid hitting a bicyclist approaching from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind before turning right on red.
- Obey the speed limit. Reduce speed for road conditions and drive defensively to avoid a crash with a cyclist.
If you have any questions, please contact the Barrington Police Department for further information at (847) 304-3300.
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Did You Know? Groot Will Collect Electronic Items at the Curb; Just Call First |
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Did you know that Groot will collect an unlimited number of electronic waste items at the curb for no additional charge?
Residents must call Groot 24 hours in advance to schedule a pick up at 800-244-1977. Some items may also be recycled at an area drop off facility.
Following are items that can be placed at the curb (with an advance call to Groot):
Cable receivers
Computers and monitors
Digital converter boxes
Digital video disc players
Digital video disc recorders
Electronic keyboards
Electronic Mice
Fax machines
Portable digital music players
Printers
Satellite receivers
Scanners
Small scale servers
Televisions
Video cassette recorders
Video game consoles
For more information, please visit the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) at www.swancc.org.
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Barrington welcomes Nekter Juice Bar at 125 S. Hough Street (Hough and Station Streets).
Nekter Juice Bar in downtown Barrington is the perfect place to go for freshly made juice, smoothies, cold pressed juice cleanses, and handcrafted acai bowls.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT BARRINGTON'S WHITE HOUSE
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Tickets Now on Sale for Barrington's White House Spring Season Events! |
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Barrington's White House Cultural Director Rollin Potter has assembled an inspiring season of spring events and we can't wait to see all of you at the House!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, April 3
A Conversation with Best-Selling Novelist and Barrington Native Veronica Roth
Wednesday, April 13
Courageous Conversations: Reckoning with the History of Slavery
Thursday, April 14
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Thursday, April 21
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out with Marci Olezkiewicz: "Painting from the Heart"
Thursday, April 28
The Future of Education: Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic with District 220 Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt
Each event currently has an in-person viewing opportunity and various events have the option to be viewed virtually. For more information on all events, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/events.
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Yard Waste & Food Scrap Recycling Has Resumed for the Season
Bring out your "Green Monster" once again! Residents place yard waste in their "Green Monster" recycling containers for curbside recycling.
Please have recyclables, compostable yard waste and refuse at the curb before 6:30 a.m., but no more than 24 hours before pickup. Please do not place any containers in the street. Also, please remember to promptly remove your empty bins from the curb after pickup.
Recycle Corks at Public Works
Save your corks and dispose of them in the receptacle at the Public Works facility, 300 N. Raymond Avenue. This cork is sent to industries that make new products with it. Because cork is such a durable material, it can be recycled into anything from craft supplies to flooring.
Sanitary Sewer Backup?
If you experience a sanitary sewer backup due to an extreme rain event, please contact the Public Works Department as soon as possible: we are available Monday through Friday at (847) 381-7903 or after hours at (847) 270-9111.
Permits and Inspections
The Village of Barrington will continue electronic permit review and issuance procedures until further notice. Village staff will continue to evaluate permit procedures and how to safely and efficiently serve the community moving forward. We strongly encourage you to visit the electronic permit submittals page to review permitting requirements and submittal procedures.
The Village is conducting permit inspections on limited days of the week, and certain limitations are still in place for inspections of occupied buildings. Please contact (847) 304-3400 and select “3” for Development Services to schedule inspections and visit the website to learn more!
Register Your Pets, But Dog Tags No Longer Required
Registering your pets with the Barrington Police Department is a great way to recover your pet if they become lost. You are no longer required to purchase dog tags; instead, please register your pet at www.frontlinepss.com/barrington.
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**Sign Up for Emergency Alerts**
To sign up to receive Reverse-911 Emergency Alerts in the event of an emergency in Barrington, click here.
Call JULIE Before You Dig
Across the country, every nine minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without calling a one-call center such as JULIE first. For your convenience, you can enter a self- service, locate request anytime (24/7/365) by going to www.illinois1call.com or by simply calling 8-1-1.
Commuters: Quarterly Hang Tag Renewals
New quarterly hang tags may be purchased at any time for a prorated cost using the Passport website.
If you have purchased a hang tag during the quarter and realize you no longer need it, you have the option to return the tag for a prorated refund. The refund will be prorated based on the day the tag is received at Village Hall.
Battery Drop-Off at Public Works
Residents can drop off batteries at Public Works ONLY during business hours of 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. There are no outside collection boxes - please bring them into the Public Works front office.
Please Read Before Battery Drop-Off:
Primary/Single-Use batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of or recycled once they wear out: Alkaline, lithium, silver oxide, zinc-air, zinc-carbon, zinc-chloride and CR/SR/LR (button batteries).
Alkaline Batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and 12V* (*12V should be taped on terminal ends) Rechargeable and Lithium Batteries: Lithium (Li-ion), Nickel (NiCd, NiMh, Ni-Zn) Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) and button batteries all need to be taped. The reason for this is because battery terminals that touch metal surfaces or other batteries can spark causing a fire or explosion during shipping.
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April 20: Barrington Area Virtual Town Hall Forum |
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Wednesday, April 20
9-10:30A
Via Zoom
The public is invited to hear the latest updates from our local taxing bodies.
Invited speakers include representatives from the Barrington Area Library, Barrington Community School District 220, Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Park District, Harper College and South Barrington Park District. Cost to attend is $10. Register here to receive a link to the event.
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Rental Assistance in Both Lake and Cook Counties |
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LAKE COUNTY
Renters who face financial hardship related to COVID-19 may apply for the new Lake County Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (FERA) Program, which provides help for individuals paying rent and/or utility bills. Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of past due rent and up to three months of assistance with future rent, but no more than 12 months of assistance total. Payments from the program will be made directly to landlords and/or utility companies. To learn more about who is eligible, and for a link to the application, visit lakecountyil.gov/renthelp.
COOK COUNTY
If you live in suburban Cook County and need help paying rent and utilities due to COVID-19, the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to landlords and utility companies.
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Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt |
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As many of you know, the federal and state moratoriums on evictions ended on July 31. That means landlords have likely begun to start filing eviction papers. In Cook County, all aspects of evictions can go forward on September 1 which means judges can order evictions and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office can start enforcing the orders.
However, we also know that renters in financial crisis who are unable to pay their rent today will not be able to pay rent, security deposits, and move-in fees for a new home tomorrow. Housing insecurity and homelessness have been shown to lead to food insecurity, domestic violence, mental illness, exacerbated and unattended preventable health conditions, and substance abuse. Uprooting families, especially now as we inch toward recovery, would be destructive.
CCLAHD can help provide free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance for tenants and landlords. And as the moratoriums lift, we are hoping we can steer landlords to look at alternatives to eviction.
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Monday, April 4
Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5
Environmental Advisory Committee, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 11
Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m.
Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 12
Plan Commission/ZBA, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Cultural Commission, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 14
Architectural Review, 6:30 p.m.
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200 S. Hough Street | Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3400 | barrington-il.gov
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