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A Message from Karen Darch: Kudos, Recognitions, and Thanks All Around
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Happy Friday!
So many wonderful things are happening in the Village of Barrington these days, so I wanted to take a moment to give a few shout-outs, kudos, recognitions, and thanks to several individuals and groups in our community.
First, I'd like to thank Barrington native and renowned fashion designer Cynthia Rowley for her appearances at Barrington's White House last week. We had a wonderful pop-up shop in the house and a Hamptons-style cocktail party in an outdoor tent that was greatly enjoyed by all. Thank you to all those who worked so hard behind the scenes to create and support such a fabulous event.
Second, I'd like to send a special note of gratitude to Barrington resident Faye Sinott, who recently stepped down as the chair of our Environmental Advisory Committee because she is soon moving to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Faye has been a devoted and incredibly hard-working supporter of environmental causes in the Barrington area, and we are so grateful to her for all her dedication over the years. Good luck in your next adventures, Faye!
Also, Barrington resident Tom Malia was recently named to the Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) Hall of Fame. Tom is the co-chair of the Barrington's White House Advisory Board and has given his time and talents to numerous causes and issues in our area. Congratulations, Tom!
Our Barrington spring sports teams are also having great success in the state playoffs. Last weekend the Fillies soccer team placed second in state following a dramatic loss in penalty kicks to Metea Valley. This marks the fourth time in the last five years that the team has been to the state championships. In addition, boys' tennis received 3rd place at state, boys' track received two state placement medals, and three wrestlers were honored as well. Finally, the Fillies softball team is also on its way to state this weekend, and we wish them luck!
I'm also very pleased to announce this year's Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshals. Three of our area nonprofits are marking their 50th anniversaries, and we are therefore honoring all three as the Grand Marshals. Congratulations to Citizens for Conservation (CFC), Barrington Youth and Family Services (BYFS), and the Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). We look forward to seeing your patriotic colors on July Fourth!
And finally, I would like to give a special shout-out to our Village Manager, Scott Anderson, who recently earned his "Credentialed Manager" designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association (see article below). This is a prestigious designation that is a reflection of the hard work Scott has put in over several years to earn these credentials that enable him to serve our Village with the utmost professionalism and leadership. Congratulations, Scott!
I am very grateful to all those in our community who are always working to make Barrington the wonderful place that it is. Congratulations and thanks to all!
Karen Darch
Village President
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TONIGHT: The Summer's First Metra Lot Concert with Hi-Infidelity! |
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Friday, June 10
7:00 pm
North Commuter Lot
Hi-Infidelity is a cover band from the Chicago area, playing music of all types, but mostly 80s Rock like Journey, REO, Bon Jovi and Boston to name a few. The band has been voted Best Cover band over the years in local fan polls. Going to a Hi-Infidelity show is a total concert experience from start to finish, with a wide variety of songs. Not only do they cover the classics but are currently playing some new music, too. Go to www.barrington-il.gov/concerts for information and tickets.
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Village Manager Scott Anderson Receives International City/County Management Association Certification |
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Village of Barrington Village Manager has recently received the "Credentialed Manager" designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. He is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.
ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and by increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world.
To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development.
Congratulations, Scott!
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Hart Road is Now Closed at Flint Creek |
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The Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) has closed Hart Road in order to replace the pipes that currently carry Flint Creek under Hart Road with a new bridge structure this summer. This will facilitate the construction of multi-use path connectivity between Route 14 and Hart Road.
The bridge will be located on Hart Road just north of the Barrington High School football field. Removal of the existing pipes and construction of the new bridge requires a full closure of Hart Road at the Creek crossing for the duration of construction, however, local access to the signalized entrance/exit drive on Hart Road at Barrington High School and the Hart Road Office Buildings and Barrington High School Field of Dreams will remain open throughout the duration of construction. Please see the detour map above.
This new structure will be built to include an 8-foot multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians, which will accommodate the Village's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) multi-use path extension along Hart Road and Main Street also proposed to be constructed this year. LCDOT is coordinating this work with the Village and School District and will be sharing updates on their project webpage here: lakecountyil.gov/4674/Hart-Rd
While road closures are never ideal, the Village looks forward to the completion of the bridge and the Village's multi-use path work this year which will greatly improve pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity and safety within the community!
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Village Transitions 911 Service to New Company; No Change for Public |
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Effective June 1, 2022, the Village of Barrington Police and Fire departments transitioned its emergency 911 dispatching services to the Northwest Central Dispatch Center System (NWCDS).
The public will experience NO CHANGE with a police or fire response when you call 911. The Barrington Police Department and the Barrington Fire Department will continue to provide the same level of service to our residents.
IMPORTANT: If you have a residential or commercial fire or burglar alarm that is monitored by a professional monitoring center, please contact your alarm monitoring service to update the phone number for alarm activations to 847-590-3491.
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Main Street Construction Update |
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is resurfacing Main Street throughout the Village from just west of Hart Road to just east of Ela Road this summer. This work includes reconstruction of sidewalk at intersections, some curb improvements, and removal and replacement of the asphalt pavement.
Concrete removals are currently underway, resulting in some temporary sidewalk closures and lane shifts during construction activity. Sidewalk work is currently being contained to the north side of the roadway to maintain an accessible path along the south side of Main Street for pedestrians during this time. Following replacement work, sidewalk will be reopened on the north side of Main Street prior to removals and replacements beginning on the south side of the street.
While there may be intermittent roadway lane closures which will be facilitated with traffic control and/or flaggers, 2-way traffic will be maintained throughout the work zone during the project.
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EPA Water Report Now Available Online |
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requires all communities to provide to their consumers a Consumer Confidence Report on the quality of their system’s drinking water. This report summarizes the quality of water that we provided during the last year.
Barrington meets the USEPA standards for water quality and now is only required to analyze lead and copper quantities once every three years, rather than twice a year.
Included in the report are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Also included, is a Source Water Assessment Summary. Community water supplies are required to report a summary of their source water susceptibility determination, which were compiled by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
The Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2021 is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the Barrington water system to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by Barrington is ground water.
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Metra to Sell $100 "Super-Saver" Flat Rate Monthly Pass |
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Metra is making riders an offer that is too good to refuse – a $100 flat-rate “Super Saver” monthly pass valid for unlimited travel throughout the Chicago area. The new pass will be offered for a three-month pilot period starting in July.
“Put simply, this is a great deal. For the price of a tank of gas, or a trip to a baseball game, you can travel all over the Chicago area on Metra for a month,” said Metra Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski. “High gas prices already make Metra an affordable option versus driving, but this new monthly ‘Super Saver’ pass makes the choice even clearer.”
Full fare “Super Saver” passes will cost $100, while a reduced fare pass for eligible seniors, K-12 students and children will cost $70. Buying the new pass during the pilot program will be the same process as buying the regular Monthly Pass via the Ventra app and from ticket agents, with only a different price. The passes will look the same as the regular Monthly Pass and still display a zone pair (indicating the fare zones of the riders’ origin and destination stations), but conductors will know that all Monthly Passes are good for unlimited travel across all fare zones.
Metra will continue to sell the $6 Day Pass, valid for unlimited travel within one to three fare zones in a single day, and the $10 Day Pass, valid for unlimited travel systemwide in a single day.
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Water Meter Replacement Project Info |
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As has been communicated previously, this year, the Village will be installing new water meters in all residential, industrial, and commercial buildings later this year, as the majority of the Village’s existing water meters are at or beyond the manufacturer’s recommended life cycle of 20 years. The Village has partnered with Core and Main to complete this project. These new meters will provide improved monitoring of water usage, provide better customer service, and reduce operational costs.
To complete these projects, the Village will need to gain access to your property as meters are located inside properties. You will be receiving a series of letters with details and information in regards to scheduling your meter installation. No action is required at this time. Questions can be directed to Public Works at vobpw@barrington-il.gov or by phone at 847-304-3368. For additional information on these upcoming projects, please visit us at barrington-il.gov.
The Village would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
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NSDAR Plants "Never Forget Garden" At Evergreen Cemetery |
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The Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, partnered with the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in observing the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., to plant a “Never Forget Garden” at Barrington's Evergreen Cemetery.
The Chapter’s Patriot Project Chair, Shenan Constantino, worked with the cemetery to lay the marker and plant a white tea rose named JF Kennedy. Evergreen Cemetery donated the piece of land within the Veterans’ section and the Chapter placed the marker and rose.
The Never Forget Garden and its significance were highlighted at the Village of Barrington’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 30, 2022. The marker reads: “This garden is a living tribute to all of America’s veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to fulfill America’s sacred duty to never forget. Here we renew our mutual pledge to support them with: ‘Our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’”
DAR chapters across the U.S. are planting “Never Forget” gardens in their communities. As more gardens are planted, more American citizens will be reminded of the American servicemen and women across the decades who made the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, visit YouTube and search for “Never Forget Garden Project.”
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We're Hiring at the Village of Barrington |
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The Village of Barrington is currently hiring for the following positions. To learn more go to barrington-il.gov.
- Public Works Water Maintenance Worker
- Planning & Zoning Coordinator
- Part-Time Technology Services Technician
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT BARRINGTON'S WHITE HOUSE
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Summer comes alive at Barrington's White House with wonderful cultural events for all. For more information and tickets, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/events.
MGM and More — Movie Music of the 50’s & 60’s
Fri., June 17, 7:30 pm
Join Barrington’s White House for a Mid-Century Modern musical extravaganza! Stunning musicians William Powers (bass baritone soloist), Michelle Areyzaga (soprano soloist), and Lyric Opera’s William Billingham (piano) join forces to bring you an evening of some of your favorite songs from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios and others. Enjoy renditions of cinematic classics from Oklahoma!, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady and many more!
Chris Walz & the Old Town Bluegrass Boys
Mon., July 4, 11:30 am
Back by popular demand! Acclaimed bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Chris Walz and his Bluegrass Boys join us once again after the Village of Barrington Fourth of July Parade. Walz (banjo) is joined by artists Colby Maddox (mandolin/fiddle), Aaron Dorfman (guitar) and Marc Edelstein (bass). Stop by Barrington’s White House on July 4th to listen to America’s musical story by Chris and his players.
An Artist’s Journey: Honoring Mort Luby
Artist Exhibition And Sale
Sun., July 17, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
A nationally acclaimed artist brings his life’s work to Barrington’s White House aiming to inspire and educate. Mort Luby paints watercolors and oils in his Dundee studio and in his part-time home on Maui. “Chicago Brushstrokes,” a book with 100 of his paintings of the Windy City, has been sold at the Art Institute, the Architecture Foundation, the Chicago Historical Society, the bookstore at Willis Tower, and many other locations.
Steve Puttrich Watercolor Class
Thurs., July 21, 6:00 pm
Steve Puttrich is a unique combination of award-winning artist in oil and watercolor and an inspiring and successful instructor. During this 90-minute hands-on class, you'll learn at your own pace in building skills and mastery. By the end of the session you will have built confidence in your ability as an artist and have a sense of direction for growing your understanding and skills for painting. If you’ve always wanted to paint in watercolor or oil, now is the time!
Stephanie Block & Clare Longendyke; Viola, Piano
Fri., July 29, 7:30 pm
$25, Cash Bar
Barrington-native Stephanie Block (viola) returns by popular demand to Barrington’s White House with fellow musician Clare Longendyke (piano). A recent alumna of the New World Symphony, Stephanie Block has performed with the London and Milwaukee symphonies as well as the Sarasota Orchestra. Recognized as a firebrand in the classical music field, pianist Clare Longendyke is an effervescent soloist and chamber musician.
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Free Wood Chips Available through October
Why pay for mulch when you can get free wood chips from the Village? Wood chips are self-serve, so please bring your shovels and containers. Stop by the Public Works Facility located at 300 N. Raymond Avenue. The pile of chips is located in front of the large salt barn along the railroad tracks.
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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Citizens for Conservation Seeks Administrative Director |
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CFC seeks an experienced, self-motivated individual to bring the administration of this volunteer-led not-for-profit conservation organization to a new level to implement the organization’s mission, vision and board-approved strategic plan. We are looking for a detailed oriented individual who will bring a diverse perspective and organizational skills to this Full Time position.
The Administrative Director will work collaboratively with Board Members, administration and restoration staff, committee chairs and volunteers to implement and manage the Strategic Plan and Implementation Action Plan that are essential to maintaining and growing Citizens for Conservation’s capacity to permanently protect and restore natural areas in the Barrington area and engage the community in improving natural habitats in the area. The Administrative Director would be a direct report to the Board President.
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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, June 13
Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m.
Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 14
Plan Commission/ZBA, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22
BWH Advisory, 3:00 p.m.
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Thursday, June 23
Architectural Review, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 27
Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m.
Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28
Plan Commission/ZBA, 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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