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A GREAT PLACE!Barrington is a beautiful, historic suburb that takes pride in its hometown charm and small-town heritage.

More than 300 unique shops and restaurants are clustered in five distinct retail areas.

The Village Center is the heart of town, with its stately Victorian homes, historic buildings, quaint shops, and restaurants for every palate.

Upcoming Events 2Calendar of Events 2From Karen Darch 3

Public Meetings 3West Liberty Apartments 4

Brentwood Subdivision 4From Jeff Lawler 5

News You Can Use 5More Vibrant Barrington 6

Cultural & Community 7Halloween Information 8

Public Officials 8

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Public Safety Open House: Oct. 7Learn About Safety, See & Touch the Fire Trucks, Meet Sparky the DogIn recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Barrington will host its annual Public Safety Open House on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building at 400 N. Northwest Highway.

Citizens have the opportunity to meet and greet fire personnel and learn valuable safety information. Kids can come see rescue vehicles, try some of the equipment, enjoy refreshments, and meet Sparky the Dog. Special entertainment will be presented by Master Ron!

Barrington’s annual Scarecrow Festival returns Saturday, October 21, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in downtown Barrington.

This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public and will feature pony rides; scarecrow, pumpkin and cookie decorating; and fun games for the kids.

Bob the DJ will be on hand to delight the crowd with his special costume and favorite spooky songs. Pumpkins, cookies, and materials for scarecrows will be provided; festival goers may bring clothing and accessories to personalize their creations.

There will also be a variety of food options which will be available for purchase. Come and join the fun!

17th Annual Scarecrow FestivalOctober 21, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Scarecrows have been decorated all over the Village by our merchants, businesses, and local organizations. Vote for your favorite scarecrows by going to the Village’s web site at www.barrington-il.gov. Click the QUICK LINK in the upper right-hand corner and hit "Scarecrow Decorating."

Click on the photo of your favorite scarecrow and a vote will automati-cally be cast or visit the Village Facebook page at Facebook/Village of Barrington and ‘like’ your favorite scarecrows. Vote for as many as you like – but it’s only one vote per email per scarecrow!

The contest ends on October 31. Winners will be announced on the Village web site on Wednesday, November 1.

Vote for Your Favorite Scarecrow in the Village!Vote Begins October 1 and Ends October 31

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OF EVENTSOCTOBER 4 International Walk to School DayThroughout the Villagewww.walkbiketoschool.org

OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 2:00 - 7:00 P.M.Barrington Farmers’ MarketPark Avenue & Cook Street www.BarringtonFarmersMarket.com

OCTOBER 2, 6:00 P.M.Committee of the Whole MeetingBarrington Village Hallwww.barrington-il.gov

OCTOBER 7, 9:00 A.M. - NOONPublic Safety Open HousePublic Safety Building (400 N. Northwest Highway)www.barrington-il.gov


OCTOBER 9, 8:00 P.M.Board of Trustees MeetingBarrington Village Hallwww.barrington-il.gov

OCTOBER 17, 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Barrington Community Job FairLangendorf Parkwww.barringtonareachamber.com

OCTOBER 21, 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.Scarecrow FestivalMemorial Parkwww.barrington-il.gov


OCTOBER 23, 8:00 P.M.Board of Trustees MeetingBarrington Village Hallwww.barrington-il.gov

OCTOBER 28, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.Document Destruction EventNorth Commuter Parking Lotwww.barrington-il.gov

OCTOBER 31, 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Trick-or-Treat HoursThroughout Barringtonwww.barrington-il.gov

Farmers’ Market Runs Through Oct. 19Don’t Miss the Season’s Best Produce!Barrington’s weekly Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday until October 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Park Avenue parking lot and features fresh produce, meats, pastries and bread, flowers, and other items from local farmers and producers. Ready-to-eat food and drink are also available. Fun for the whole family!

For more information, go to www.barringtonfarmersmarket.com.

Continuing Barrington tradition, the Barrington homecoming parade will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (from Sprint St., west on Main St. to Hart Rd., to BHS entrance). Experience marching bands, cheerleaders, pom squads, class floats, returning alumni, and so much more!

Walk to School Day October 4, 2017The Village of Barrington will be participat-ing in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. All Barrington elementary schools are invited to participate. This event is a great way to teach children about healthier habits and a cleaner environ-ment while promoting safety.

Barrington Homecoming ParadeOctober 7, 10:00 a.m.

Need a job? Having trouble finding great employees? The Village of Barrington and the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, October 17, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Barrington Park District’s Langendorf Park (235 Lions Drive).

Local employers may sign up for a FREE table by calling the Chamber at 847-381-2525. Job openings will be available in a variety of industries, from restaurants and retailers to technology, banking, and more.

Barrington Community Job FairOctober 17, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Village of Barrington Works With Barrington Park District on Land Swap to Improve Flooding At Miller Park

WE’RE HIRING!Village Seeks Seasonal Support StaffThe Village is seeking seasonal support staff

for a variety of snow and ice control activities,

including snow plowing, salting, hand shovel-

ing, and other duties as assigned. Because

this is a seasonal support position, the typical

work week will vary, depending on weather

conditions. Applications are available on the

Village’s website at www.barrington-il.gov or

at Village Hall. For more information, contact

Human Resources at (847) 304-3415.

I’m very pleased to announce that the Village of Barrington is in the process of finalizing a partnership agreement for a land exchange with the Barrington Park District that will assist the Village in reducing flooding in the Miller Park area (Summit and Lincoln Avenue).

Under a joint intergovernmental agreement, the Village of Barrington would transfer ownership of Meinhard Park (at the corner of Bristol Drive and Concord Lane) to the Barrington Park District and, in exchange, Barrington Park District would transfer owner-ship of the open space area of Miller Park to the Village of Barrington (except for the Roy Wilmering Scout Cabin and its immediate surroundings, which would remain owned by the Barrington Park District).

The Village then plans to redevelop Miller Park as a combination of open space and a new storm water retention pond aimed at lowering the risk of neighborhood flooding – a much-needed improvement to this flood-prone area. Meanwhile, the Barrington Park District would improve Meinhard Park with playground and other equipment appropriate for a neighborhood park.

I am particularly excited about this partnership with the Park District because it exempli-fies the benefits of governmental bodies working together to achieve a better outcome for our community.

Because our community is served by a wide variety of completely separate governmental entities, including the Village, the Barrington 220 School District, the Barrington Park Dis-trict, the Barrington Library District, and so on, it is often easy to be confused about which governmental entity has which responsibilities.

The Village of Barrington is a general-purpose local government charged with providing for the public's safety and doing the many things traditionally associated with govern-ment. The Park District is a special-purpose unit of government with a single purpose – to provide the community with parks and recreation. So while the Park District would not establish a fire or police department and the Village would not create a dog park, in the case of the Miller/Meinhard Park swap, each of our respective jobs is made better by our cooperative effort.

Through this land swap, the Village will enhance storm water management, and the Park District will have a great new recreation space for the neighborhood. We both look forward to fulfilling this greater purpose for our community through this important partnership.

A MESSAGE FROM KAREN DARCH

President, Village of Barrington

Photo: Thomas Balsamo

OCTOBER 201702 Committee of the Whole 6:00 pm

09 Committee of the Whole 6:00 pm

09 Board of Trustees 8:00 pm

10 Plan Commission 7:00 pm

11 Cultural Commission 12:00 pm

12 Emergency 9-1-1 Board 8:30 am

12 Architectural Review 7:00 pm



24 BWH Advisory Board 3:00 pm



28 Special Com of the Whole 9:00 am

NOVEMBER 201701 Firefighter Pension Board 7:00 pm


08 Cultural Commission 12:00 pm







28 BWH Advisory Board 3:00 pm

Call (847) 304-3400 for more information.

PUBLIC MEETINGS


101 West Luxury Apartments Are on the Rise at South Hough StreetYou've probably noticed that the steel has been laid and the walls are going vertical at 101 West, the new luxury apartment community at the corner of Liberty and Hough Streets (north of McGrath’s Volvo dealership).

The late delivery of steel might have slowed summer progress some-what, but it’s now full speed ahead. The developers, Monroe Residential Partners, have projected an completion date of April 2018.

This modern, loft-style building will consist of 64 units, with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den options. The community will feature amenities such as a rooftop terrace with fire pit and outdoor grilling stations, underground heated parking, community lounge, and fitness center.

The 101 West showroom and leasing office is now open by appointment in the courtyard just beyond Francesca’s. Pre-leasing opportunities are available, with 10% of the building already reserved. For more infor-mation or to schedule a private tour of the showroom, contact Michael Kurowski at Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty; [email protected].

VILLAGE UPDATES

Looking for Architectural Review Commission Members Are you interested in getting more involved with the Village? We can use your help! The Village of Barrington is seeking citizens who would be interested in serving their community through the Archi-tectural Review Commission.

Those with expertise or interest in landscape architecture, historic preservation, architectural design, zoning or land use issues are encouraged to send a resume to [email protected].

This is a volunteer position serving as a member of the Village Board-appointed Architectural Review Commission (ARC).

At its regular meeting on September 11, the Village of Barrington Board of Trustees unani-mously approved a new townhome subdivi-sion at Grove Avenue and Dundee Road, fol-lowing numerous public hearings and review by the Village of Barrington Plan Commission and Architectural Review Commission.

The development by M/I Homes, called “Brent-wood,“ will include 61 townhomes on 11.33 acres. It features park-like open space with a connection to a new bike path to be developed on Dundee Road from Barrington Road to Prairie Middle School.

The development lies in a mixed-use area of office and residential properties along Grove Avenue. Its 5.38 units-per-acre density is con-sistent with multi-family projects in the Village that have been approved in recent years in

Village Board Approves Brentwood Townhomes at Grove Ave. & Dundee Rd.order to bring more diverse housing options for younger families, young professionals, and empty nesters. These include both the 101 W. Liberty Street apartment complex currently under construction and the Roslyn Meadows townhome development coming next year.

The subdivision’s location is desirable due to its proximity to the middle school, the District 220 Early Learning Center, and Ron Beese Park.

It’s Leaf Season Again Autumn is a time of year when those beautiful leaves begin to fall to the ground and need to be disposed of. In order to be more environmentally friendly, we are asking that you consider mulch-ing or composting your leaves.

Being “green” will help to reduce the energy expended for transpor-tation, processing, and disposal. If you have leaves that cannot be mulched or composted, you may utilize your large green yard waste tote or purchase leaf bags at Jewel/ Osco.

Please do not rake or blow your leaves on to the street, as this can create safety issues and clog storm drains and pipes.

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Feeling the Impact of Parking and Traffic Woes in the Village? You’re Not AloneSchool’s back in session, and anyone who commutes to work knows what that means – increased traffic and tighter parking in the Village. When school starts again in the fall, most people are back from sum-mer vacations and back at work, making this one of the most difficult times of the year for commuters.

But this fall, a number of unique events have combined to create even more headache-inducing traffic woes in our area, including new school start times and ongoing Village and IDOT construction projects.

The good news? Historically, we have seen that traffic and parking eases somewhat as fall goes on, when commuters adjust and settle into new patterns.

The bad news? The Village’s Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project will continue to have an impact on parking in the North Commuter Lot through March of next year, as additional spaces are being used to house construction equipment and sewer pipe is installed under the railroad tracks beginning in early 2018.

This work requires a large excavation pit and a crane that will push the pipe under the tracks from the North Commuter Lot. Due to the proximity and impact of construction in the North Commuter Lot, a portion of this lot was required by the contractor as a staging area. Additional closures in this lot began in September, and the closures will remain in place until the completion of work on the north side of the tracks in spring 2018.

To accommodate parkers in this lot, the Village has arranged for 100+ additional temporary parking spots on the south side of the tracks through Harris Bank and along various streets. Permits may be pur-chased at Village Hall.

The Village is working hard to complete these critical infrastructure improvements with the least disruption we can achieve given the project's complexities. However, we do understand the inconve-nience that these closures can cause to our residents and commut-ers. We greatly appreciate your understanding during this time.

VILLAGE NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM THE DESK OF JEFF LAWLER

Village Manager, Village of Barrington

Fall Chipper ScheduleMonday, October 2 - North of Main StreetMonday, October 9 - South of Main Street

Get ready for the Chipper! Please have all the material out to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated Monday morning. Stack branches neatly in a long, low pile on the parkway, with the cut end facing the curb. Please note that Public Works crews cannot pick up material on private property, and the Chipper will make only ONE pass through your neighborhood.

Branches may be up to 10” in diameter and at least 4’ in length. The following items cannot be picked up: root balls and stumps; building materials; anything with nails, wire or bolts; any materials placed in a box or garbage can; grass; leaves; or any materials other than wooded branch materials. Remember to utilize your Groot yard waste tote throughout the season.

Need to Shred? Bring Your Papers to Our Document Destruction Event

October 28, 2017, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.On Saturday, October 28, the Village of Barrington will host a Document Destruction Event at the North Commuter Lot from 9:00 a.m. – noon. (Enter at Klingenberg Lane and Northwest Highway.) T

The event is sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), and residents from Barrington and other SWANCC com-munities are eligible to participate. However, materials will not be accepted from non-SWANCC residents, businesses, schools, or institutions, and IDs will be checked for verification of residency: www.swancc.org/swancc-member-communities.

Acceptable documents can include medical forms, bank statements, personal files and retired tax forms. There is a limit of six (6) file boxes or paper bags, and all plastic, metal clips or binders must be removed. DO NOT bring paper in plastic bags. Plastic is a contaminant, as are photos, slides, and any non-paper items. Workers will remove the paper docu-ments while residents stay their vehicles. Paper is cross-shredded on site and will be recycled at a mill to make new paper products.

“Every consumer is at risk of identity theft, and criminals have got-ten very astute at going into garbage cans and recycling bins to steal names, addresses and even bank account numbers,” said Mary Allen, SWANCC’s Recycling and Education Director. “Because of this constant threat, SWANCC wants to assist residents with destroying their personal information, making sure that all shredding is done on site at the host location before being recycled.”

For more information on SWANCC’s Document Destruction Events or other programs and resources, please visit SWANCC’s website at swancc.org or call (847) 724-9205.

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CREATING A MORE VIBRANT BARRINGTON

Congratulations to Skin Wellness by Renee on its move to a new location at 205 S. Cook St.

The company recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting with the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and Village President Karen Darch, Village Manager Jeff Lawler, and Economic Development Director Peggy Blanchard.

Skin Wellness by Renee provides personalized skin treatments with a fusion of science and natural botanicals uniquely designed to deliver results.

For more information, call (847) 525-3640 or visit www.skinwellness.com.

Savvy Spirit Women's Clothing Celebrates 20 Years of Being Savvy!

Located at 200 Applebee Street in the Ice House Mall, Savvy Spirit is celebrating its 20th anniver-sary. Savvy will present its Customer Apprecia-tion Days Oct. 23-28 with six days of in-store specials. Customers will receive 20% off entire purchase of non-sale items, and will be treated to refreshments and a drawing for gifts with purchase throughout the week. For more info go to www.savvyspirit.net or call 847-381-6772.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Skin Wellness by Renee Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

Barrington Resident Launches "Little Free Library"If you've seen “Little Free Libraries” in other commu-nities around the country, you've probably won-dered when they would come to Barrington.

They've started to pop up in various locations in our area, and the latest site is hosted by Barrington resident Diane Scholten at 805 S. Cook Street (next to Grove Ave. School).

A Little Free Library is a small, front-yard book exchange program where you take a free book and leave one when you can. Each year, nearly 10 million books are shared worldwide in over 36,000 locations through the program. Visit www.littlefreelibrary.org for more information.

EwelineB, a new women’s fashion store, opened its doors at Barrington’s Ice House Mall with a Grand Opening on Thursday, September 14.

EwelineB Fashion offers three main fashion clothing lines – day, cocktail and occasion, which are featured every season, as well as Limited Edition collections featured twice a year. All creations are designed in the EwelineB studio and meticulously made using the highest-quality fabrics and the utmost attention to detail. Can’t find your size or have an idea of what you would like to see come to life? EwelineB offers custom tailoring and design services.

EwelineB store hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Contact [email protected] or [email protected], or call 1-800-292-5216.

EwelineB Celebrates Opening at the Ice House Mall

“Spooktacular” Events at the Ice House MallThe Ice House Mall and Village Shops will host a Spooktacular Pageant and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m. The pageant is open to both boys and girls. Go to www.sunburst-beauty.com for more information.

The Mall will also host trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 31, from noon to 5:00 p.m.


CULTURAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY NEWS BCAC Art Gallery – Artist of the MonthThroughout OctoberBCAC Art Gallery, Ice House Mall

The Barrington Cultural Arts Center (BCAC) hosts Marian Stamos as the featured artist at the BCAC gallery at the Ice House Mall for the month of October.

6th Annual Alumni Legends: Standing OvationOctober 5, 6:30 p.m. Barrington High School

This year’s Barrington 220 Education Founda-tion’s Alumni Legends event is a celebration of Barrington High School Performing Arts. The program features noted Barrington High School alumni, including actor, singer and dancer Colleen Zenk, classical pianist Marta Aznavoorian, and actor and singer Robby Kip-ferl. In addition, actor, director and producer Jeff Galfer and Broadway actor Katrina Lenk will participate in the event remotely.

Hayrides in the ParkOctober 6, 13, & 20, 5:30, 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Citizens Park

Remember those old-fashioned hayrides from your childhood? Now your entire family can enjoy the closeness of snuggling together atop cozy hay bales as you wind along the trails of Citizens Park. When you return from your ride we’ll have hot cocoa, cider, and s’mores waiting to warm you up by the fireplace. For more information, visit www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

84th Annual Barrington United Methodist Church Rummage SaleOctober 6 & 7Barrington United Methodist Church

Held Friday, Oct. 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, this sale features clothing, shoes, accessories, lamps, small appliances, tools, sporting goods, toys, household items, books, CDs, DVDs, holiday items, crafts, collectibles & more.

BACT Oak-Tober FestOctober 8, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Far Field Preserve, Barrington Hills

Gather with friends and family at the Barrington Area Conservation Trust’s second annual Oak-Tober Fest. Help BACT plant oak trees to support the environment. Live music and a food truck. For info, call (847) 387-3139 or visit www.bactrust.org.

BHS Alumni Homecoming CelebrationOctober 7, 11:00 a.m.Chessie's Restaurant

Immediately following the parade, celebrate with alumni and live music by Swingsets, a food tent, bloody marys and mimosas. For more information, call (847) 382-5020 or visit www.chessies-restaurant.com.

The Hidden Life of Trees Book DiscussionOctober 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Barrington Area Library

Join Barrington Area Conservation Trust and the Barrington Area Library for another riveting book discussion. Call BACT at (847) 387-3149 or contact Emily at [email protected] for more information and to register.

Barrington Community Blood DriveOctober 11, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Barrington Park District Recreation Center

Save the date and save a life. Schedule an appointment to donate blood. Use sponsor code 281D at www.lifesource.org or call (877)-543-3768. Walk-ins also welcome.

BHS Fine Arts Boosters Citrus SaleThrough October 16BHS Fine Arts

Support the arts at Barrington High School with a purchase from the BHS Fine Arts Boost-ers annual Citrus Sale. The sale runs through Monday, October 16 and offers a variety of juicy Florida citrus and other fruit, along with pizzas, coffee, and toffee. All proceeds help purchase equipment, materials, and workshops for all BHS fine arts students. Order online at www.barrington220.org/Page/12633 or for more information, call (847) 381-1400.

English High Tea & Drama FundraiserOctober 18, 11:00 a.m.Garlands of Barrington

The Signal Hill Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, spon-sor this English High Tea fundraiser complete with finger sandwiches, scones, lemon curd, Devon cream, chocolates and sweets. Includes a dramatic performance by actress and scholar Leslie Goddard. For tickets and reservations, call (847) 304-1283.

Halloween SpooktacularOctober 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Citizens Park

This event features a DJ, inflatables, games, crafts, tractor hayrides, and new this year, a Mad Science Lab. For more information, visit www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

William Hagen, ViolinistOctober 15, 3:00 p.m.This renowned international violinist has been called a “brilliant virtuoso” whose energetic presence and powerful sound brings audiences to their feet in applause. VIP tickets $40 (premium seating and reception after performance), Adults $30 and students $10.

3rd Thursdays at Barrington’s White House: Make It “Art Night!”October 19, 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Introducing “3rd Thursdays” – your new art night in Barrington! Each third Thursday of the month, explore a FREE artist reception featuring a local artist with works for sale and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Wild Asparagus (cash bar). Artist Veronica Potter begins the event at 6:30 p.m. Then head upstairs to hear the local favorite jazz trio of Kim Albrecht and Jazz Pizaza perform jazz standards, swing era favorites and pop hits, reintroducing the American songbook. Admission is $20.

Ron Keaton as Churchill in One-Man Play on Winston ChurchillOctober 22, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Witness this famous World War II icon come to life! Keaton brings his authentic portrayal of the former British Prime Minister in a reflective mood, giving an intimate view of the fierce statesman, as well as Churchill’s humorous and human side. Written by Keaton, “Churchill” comes to the White House after a sold-out, Off-Broadway run with Keaton’s Jeff-Award performance as the “British Bulldog.” VIP tickets $40 (premium seating and reception afterward), Adults $30 and students $10.

HAPPENING AT THE WHITE HOUSESee www.barringtonswhitehouse.com for more information and tickets.

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Did You Know?If you experience a sanitary sewer back up due to an extreme rain event, please contact Public Works at (847) 381-7903 and a Village representative will confirm the back up and investigate the source of the problem.

Village VisionThe vision of Barrington is to preserve and promote its unique small-town heritage, preserve its distinct ecological and historical character, provide a moral and safe environ-ment, maintain a high quality of life through the efficient use of community resources, and respond to future challenges through citizen participation in all civic, social and cultural endeavors.

TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS: Tuesday, October 31,3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat! Tuesday, October 31, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween

Halloween is a cherished tradition, but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. Please review the safety tips below and share them with your child to ensure a safe Halloween.

• Use face paint instead of masks to ensure your children can see well, and provide them with lights or reflective tape to ensure that they can be seen by others.

• Instruct your children to approach only those homes that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger’s home.

• Instruct your children to eat nothing until they come home and the treats have been inspected by you.

• Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.

• Do not light your pumpkin with a candle; instead use a flashlight or cold chemical light-stick.

• Autumn leaves, dry corn stalks, berry branches, similar fall decorations, and even some Halloween costumes can be hazardous. Keep lighted bulbs, open fires, and even adult smoking materials at a safe distance.

Notify the police department of any unusual occurrences or incidents. Call 911 in an emergency.

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VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON€¦ · Click on the photo of your favorite scarecrow and a vote will automati - cally be cast or visit the Village Facebook page at Facebook/Village of Barrington