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  The Village Report is a monthly newsletter published by the Village of Barrington.

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September 2008 (pdf - 987K)
•  Prepare for the Unexpected by Taking Action Now
•  Seniors FREE Ride Smart Cards Available at Township Offices
•  News from BACOG
•  Freedom Festival - September 6, 2008
•  Concours d'Elegance/ Homecoming Parade/ Barrington Village Day - October 4, 2008
•  Spotlight on Safety at Fire Department Open House
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Call JULIE Before Digging
•  Only You Can Prevent Mosquito Bites
•  Hydrant Flushing Schedule for October
•  Water Conservation
•  Leaf Disposal is in the Bag
•  BACOA's "Aged to Perfection" Celebrates Life and Wine
•  Scarecrow Festival - Saturday, October 18, 2008
   
 
August 2008 (pdf - 987K)
•  STB Public Meeting - August 27, 2008
•  Village Development Reviews Look to the Future
•  Summer Fun Friday
•  Freedom Festival
•  Grand Finale Cruise Night
•  Scarecrow Festival
•  Important Meetings
•  Arrival of the Fittest
•  Children Head Back to School
•  Grass/ Weed Height
•  Refuse & Recycling Pick-up - Special Date
•  Dog Tags are Important Purchase
   
 
July 2008 (pdf - 905K)
•  Brat Tent Festivities
•  4th of July Celebration
•  Sidewak Days Sales
•  Farmer's Market
•  Cruise Nights
•  Concerts in the Park
•  Summer Fun Fridays
•  Historical Society Presents: Going Places
•  Important Meetings
•  State of the Village Address
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Residential Recycling Incentive Program
•  J.U.L.I.E.
 
June 2008 (pdf - 905K)
•  Cruise Nights 2008
•  EJ&E Railroad Corssing Improvement
•  Barrington Appreciation Weekend at Arlington Park
•  Meinhard Park Enjoys Facelift
•  Farmer's Market
•  Concerts in the Park
•  Summer Fun Fridays
•  Historical Society Presents: Going Places
•  Important Meetings
•  Character Counts! Honors Community "Pillars"
•  IDowntown Redevelopment Update
•  Water Conservation
•  Household Chemical Waste Collections
•  Barrington Fourth of July Celebration
•  1st Annual Barrington Community Talent Show
•  4th Annual Wine Tasting
•  5th Annual Brew Fest
•  Severe Weather Siren Information
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Signs in Right-of-Way
•  Grass/ Weed Height
 
May 2008 (pdf - 905K)
•  Flag Etiquette - Standards of Respect
•  Community Kite Fly
•  Memorial Day Parade
•  DASH to Cure Diabetes
•  Cruise Nights
•  Farmer's Market
•  Concerts in the Park
•  Summer Fun Fridays
•  Historical Society Presents: Going Places
•  4th of July
•  Barrington Days
•  Important Meetings
•  Rain Barrels
•  Household Chemical Waste Collections
•  Water Conservation
•  Is Your Eco-Librium in Balance
•  Wanted: Employment Opportunity
•  Garbage Pick-up
•  Public Works Week - The Future is Now
 
April 2008 (pdf - 883K)
•  Village Officials Make the Cut at Foundation's Fundraiser
•  Barrington Rid Litter Day
•  Spring Chipper Schedule
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
•  J.U.L.I.E.
•  Commuter Cuisine Debuts at Train Station
•  Safety Town 2008
•  Important Meetings
•  Hydrant Flushing Schedule
•  'Tree Trimming
•  Barrington Receives Federal Grant
•  Now's the Time to Buy Barrington
•  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
•  Tree City USA
•  Arbor Day
•  50/50 Cost Share Tree Program
•  Wood Chips and Compost
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Back-Up
 
March 2008 (pdf - 643K)
•  Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling
•  Hazardous Waste Collection
•  BACOA Offers AARP Tax Help
•  Connect CTY Keeps You in the Know
•  J.U.L.I.E.
•  Winter Parking
•  Let it Snow, Let it Snow - But Don't Forget Your Sidewalks
•  Important Meetings
•  Chipper Schedule
•  'Yard Waste Pick-Up
•  Don't Forget, Register to Vote
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Back-Up
 
February 2008 (pdf - 648K)
•  STB Open House
•  Have a Seat: Eagle Scout Makes a Lake View Even Better
•  BACOA Offers AARP Tax Help
•  Have a Heart - Pack the Pantries
•  Winter Parking
•  Let it Snow, Let it Snow - But Don't Forget Your Sidewalks
•  Important Meetings
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Yard Waste Pick-Up
•  'Tis the Season for Elections
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Back-Up
November/ December 2007 (pdf - 1.02Mb)
•  Santa Comes to Town
•  Village Reorganization
•  Successful Scarecrow Festival
•  Snow Removal Tips
•  Safety First
•  Winter Parking
•  Important Meetings
•  Seasonal Employer/ Employee Parking Permits Available
•  Emergency Plan
•  Barrington's New Firefighter: The Quint
•  Food Donations
•  Christmas Tree Chipping
•  Leaf Bag Pick-Up
•  Yard Waste Pick-Up
•  Trash/ Recycling Pick-Up
•  Village Hall Closed
 
October 2007 (pdf - 654K)
•  Storm Recovery Efforts On-Going
•  Community Emergency Response Training
•  Makray's Golf Pro Wins PGA Award
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Scarecrow Festival
•  Important Meetings
•  New Biz In Town
•  Crack Sealing
•  Refuse Pick-Up
•  Wood Chips
•  Hazardous Waste
•  Leaf Disposal
   
 
September 2007 (pdf - 2.94Mb)
•  Railroad Repairs Mean Downtown Detour
•  Tickets on Sale for Concours D'Elegance
•  4th Annual Freedom Fest - September 8
•  33rd Annual Art in the Barn - September 22 & 23
•  CROP Hunger Walk
•  Important Meetings
•  Emergency Plan
•  Arts Council Closes Doors
•  The New Biz in Town
•  Spotlight on Safety at Fire Department Open House
•  Ooo la la - Barrington Country Bistro Tops in Survey
•  Chipper Schedule
•  J.U.L.I.E.
•  Only You Can Prevent Mosquito Bites
•  Hydrant Flushing Schedule
•  Leaf Disposal is in the Bag
•  Meinhard Park
•  Refuse Pick-Up
•  Hazardous Waste
•  Wood Chips/ Compost
•  Water Conservation
   
   
   
August 2007 (pdf - 856K)
•  Main Street District Plan Detailed on Web
•  Road Rally Part of Concours D'Elegance
•  A Touch of Amish Gets National Notice
•  4th Annual Freedom Fest
•  Important Meetings
•  Summer Events
•  Mosquitoes
•  Art in the Barn
•  Summer Fun Fridays
•  Meinhard Park to Get a New Look
•  Grass/ Weed Height
•  Signs in Right-of-Way
•  Refuse Pick-Up
•  Signs in Right-of-Way
•  Garage Sale Permits
•  Water Conservation
•  J.U.L.I.E.
   
 
July 2007 (pdf - 2.6MB)
•  Summer in Barrington
•  Fourth of July Celebration
•  Important Meetings
•  Dog Tags
•  Chipper Schedule
•  J.U.L.I.E.
•  Mosquitoes
•  Run for the Arts
•  Connect-CTY
•  Safe 4th of July
•  Concours D'Elegance
•  Bocce Ball
•  Tornado Preparedness
•  Grass/ Weed Height
•  Signs in Right-of-Way
•  Water Conservation
 
June 2007 (pdf - 815K)
•  Summer in Barrington
•  Barrington Arts Fair
•  Barrington Fourth of July Celebration
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
•  Dog Tags
•  Important Meetings
•  Volunteers Needed
•  Water Conservation
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Back-up
 
May 2007 (pdf - 826K)
•  Flag Etiquette
•  SWANCC Document Destruction Event
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
•  At Home Electronics Recycling
•  Important Meetings
•  Public Safety Ceremony
•  Barrington Community Kite Fly
•  4th of July Parade
•  Water Conservation
•  Public Works Week
•  Tree Planting Programs Postponed
•  Signs in Right-of-Way
 
April 2007 (pdf - 761K)
•  Open House & Rid Litter Day
•  Vacation House Watch
•  Chipper Schedule
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
•  Hydrant Flusing
•  Important Meetings
•  SWANCC Document Destruction
•  Prescription Drug Disposal Program
•  At Home Electronics Recycling Program
•  Barrington to Host Concours D'Elegance
•  Tree City USA
•  Arbor Day
•  50/50 Cost Share Program
•  Wood Chips & Compost
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Back-Up
 
March 2007 (pdf - 568K)
•  Police Warn of Lottery Scams
•  Greater Barrington Career Fair & Symposium
•  Spring Chipper Schedule
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-up
•  Chloramines Used as Disinfectant
•  Local Election Information
•  Important Meetings
•  Rid Litter Day
•  J.U.L.I.E.
•  Yardwaste
•  Stormwater/ Sewage Backup
•  2006 Parkway Tree & 50/50 Tree Planting
   
 
February 2007 (pdf - 843K)
•  A Clean Air Community
•  Donated Ambulances Delivered
•  Reminder to Shovel Sidewalks
•  Winter Parking
•  Snow Removal Tips
•  AARP Income Tax Assistance
•  BACOA Presents "Making Sense of Memory Loss"
•  New HCW Facility in Chicago
•  Local Election Information
•  Important Meetings
•  Extreme Home Improvement & Design Expo
•  Spring Chipper Schedule
•  Recycling Ranger Program
•  Help Wanterd
•  Yard Waste
•  2006 Parkway Tree & 50/50 Tree Planting
•  Stormwater/Sewer Backup
•  Buy a Brick
   
Nov/Dec 2006 (pdf - 4.86mb)
•  Santa's Coming to Town
•  Tree Lightning Ceremony
•  Winter Parking
•  Seasonal Employer/Employee Parking Permits
•  Holiday Luminary Stroll
•  ComEd Upgrading Service in Barrington Area
•  Businesses Should have Emergency Plan
•  Community Food Drive for Hurricane Relief
•  Christmas Tree Chipping
•  Local Election Information
•  Businesses Should have Emergency Plan
•  Leaf Bag Pick-up
•  Buy A Brick
•  2006 Parkway Tree & 50/50 Tree Planting
•  Trash/ Recycling Pick-up
   
   
 
Oct 2006 (pdf - 5.15Mb)
•  October Fire Prevention Month
•  Scarecrow Fest
•  Halloween Safety
•  Credit Cards Now Accepted over the Internet
•  Barrington Area Crop Walk Committee Gears Up For October 2006 Event
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Smoking Forum

•  Chipping Schedule
•  Computer Collection
•  The Barrington Great Taste Fest
•  Signs in the Right-a-Way
•  Leaf Bags
   
 
August and September Newsletters were too large to be uploaded to the Servers.  They are available at the Village Managers Office located in the Village Hall.
September 2006
•  National Preparedness Month
•  Preparing Makes Sense.  Get Ready Now.
•  Items Needed to Create an Emergency Supply Kit
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Shelter In Place

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Create a Disaster & Family Communications Plan

•  Memorial Program
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Important Meetings

•  Hydrant Flushing Schedule
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Celebrate America - 3rd Annual Family Festival

•  SWANCC Document Destruction Event
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BACOG News

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Hot Tips

 
 
August 2006
•  Water Conservation Efforts
•  Thursdays in Barrington
•  Barrington Writers Workshop
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Hazardous Waste Pick-up

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Grass/ Weed Height

•  Mosquitos - West Nile Virus
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Important Meetings

•  Dog Leash Requirements
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Signs in the Right-of-Way

•  Document Destruction 2006
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CallJ.U.L.I.E.

 
 
July 2006 (pdf - 829K)
•  Flint Creek Watershed Partnership and S.M.C. Inventory Conduct Inventory of Flint Creek
•  Volunteer Postion Available - ARC Member
•  Grandfamilies Day - July 6, 2006
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2nd Annual Wine Tasting - UNCORK Barrington

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3rd Annual Barrington Brew Fest

•  Thursdays In Barrington
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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

•  Grass/ Weed Height
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Important Meetings

•  Beware! It's Mosquito Season
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Chipping Schedule

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Water Conservation Efforts

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Barrington Fourth of July Celebration - 2006

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Respect your neighbors

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Independence Day Garbage Pick Up

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J.U.L.I.E.

Signs in Right-of-Way
 
 
June 2006 (pdf - 1M)
•  Barrington Facade Improvement & Business Assistance Grants Available
•  Save the Date for Summer Events
•  Cruise Nights
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Farmers Market

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Important Meetings

•  Friday Lunch on the Lawn
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Family Night on the Town

•  Grandfamilies Day
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Barrington Fourth of July Celebration

•  2nd Annual Wine Tastiing - UNCORK Barrington
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3rd Annual Barrington Brew Fest

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BAAC Summer Art Festival

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Village Center Construction Updates

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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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Mosquito Season

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Dog Tags

Chipper Program
Grass/ Weed Height
J.U.L.I.E.
Signs in Right-of-Way
 
 
May 2006 (pdf - 863K)
•  Flag Etiquette
•  Mosquito Season
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Severe Weather Siren Information

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Public Safety Ceremony

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SWANCC Offers Computer & Electronic Recycling

•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
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4th of July Celebration

•  Important Meetings
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Hydrant Flushing Schedule

•  Water Conservation Efforts
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BAAC's Summer Art Festival - Celebrates 20th Birthday

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BAAC Announces New Executive Director

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Public Works Week

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Call Julie Before You Dig

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Signs in Right-of-Way

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Memorial Day - Garbage Pick-Up

 
April 2006 (pdf - 863K)
•  Character Counts! Issues Six Pillar Awards
•  Barrington Historical Society Presents: "Doodles, Drafts, & Designs: Industrial Drawings from the Smithsonian"
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Village Center Construction Updates

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Call JULIE Before you Dig

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Arbor Day - Friday, April 28th

•  Tree City USA
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50/50 Cost Share Tree Program

•  SWANCC Offers Computer & Electronic Recycling
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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

•  Document Destruction 2006
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Chipping Schedule

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Wood Chips/ Compost

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Important Meetings

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Hydrant Flushing Schedule

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Water Conservation Efforts

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Village Board Okays Use of Historic District Survey and Design Guidelines

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State of the Village Address

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Volunteer Fair - Wednesday April 12th - 7:00 p.m.

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Barrington's Fourth of July Parade

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Rid Litter Day - Saturday, April 29th

 
March 2006 (pdf - 741K)
•  Barrington Area Historical Society Hosts Smithsonian Exhibit
•  Warning Signs of Possible Home Repair Fraud
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Home Repair Seminar - March 11 at 10:00 a.m.

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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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Chipping Schedule

•  Overnight/ Snow Parking
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Important Meetings

•  Snow Removal Tip
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Remember to Shovel Sidewalk

•  Auto Pay Your Utility Bills
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Yardwaste

 
 
February 2006 (pdf - 778k)
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2006 Road Construction Scheduled to Begin

•  Illegally Parking in Handicap Space Will Cost
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SCAN - The Safe Community Alert Network

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Tree Trimming Schedule

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Chipping Schedule

•  Overnight/ Snow Parking
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Important Meetings

•  Snow Removal Tip
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Remember to Shovel Sidewalk

•  Stormwater/ Sewage Backup
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Yardwaste

 
Winter 2005 (pdf - 1,751k)
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Village Board Completes Emergency Plan

•  Police Bring Homeland Security Into the Home
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5th Annual Scarecrow Festival

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Barrington Tree Lighting Celebration

•  Gift Ideas
•  OTBV to Sponsor Holiday Decorating Contest
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In Case of Emergency (I.C.E.) Phone # Storage

•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
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Christmas Tree Chipping Program

•  Winter Parking
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BACOG News

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Holiday Trash/ Recycling Pickup

•  Snow Removal Tips
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Leaf Bag/ Yard Waste Pickup

•  50/50 Tree Planting
 
 
October 2005 (pdf - 1,495k)
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Denise M. Pieroni Named as Village Manager

•  Katrina Relief Efforts
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Champion Dodge

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2nd City to Perform in Barrington

•  SWANCC
•  Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
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Chipping Schedule

•  Wood Chips
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Signs

•  Farmers Market
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Scarecrow Festival

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Great Taste Fest

•  Crop Walk
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Halloween Safety Tips & Trick-or-Treating Hours

•  BACOA
 
 
 
September 2005 (pdf - 985k)
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Recon Optical, Inc.

•  School Bus Safety
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Art in the Barn

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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

•  Leaf Bag Delivery
•  Community Expo
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Farmers Market

•  Arts Council - Lives w/ Passion
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Water Restriction Ordinance

•  Hot Tips
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Mosquitoes

 
 
 
August 2005 (pdf - 753k)
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Water Restrictions

•  Mosquitoes
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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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Dog Licenses

•  Family Night
•  Thursdays in Barrington
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Lake County Property Taxes Due

•  Back to School
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Hot Tips

 
 
 
July 2005 (pdf - 737k)
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Historic District

•  Thursdays in Barrington
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Mosquitoes

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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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Water Conservation

•  Chipping Schedule
•  Raffle Ordinance Approved
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4th of July/ Barrington  Days

 
 
 
June 2005 (pdf - 1,182)
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Cruise Nights

•  Farmers Market
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Il Treasurers Office Programs

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Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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BACOA

•  Chipping Schedule
•  Important Meetings
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Dog Licenses

•  Mulching of Trees
•  Upcoming Events
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