Barrington creates plan to replace lead pipes in town Barrington has a plan in place to begin replacing hundreds of lead water pipes in town, as well as seek grants to help pay for the work. Daily Herald File Photo, 2017
Updated 7/6/2021 7:53 PM
The village of Barrington has a plan in place to quickly apply for any funding that becomes available to replace lead pipes, also called service lines, in town.
The lead service line replacement project plan outlines the location of lead pipes, the environmental impacts of replacement and possible loan repayment mechanisms. The plan was done by the consulting company Engineering Enterprises Inc. The village held a public hearing June 28 about it and received no comment from members of the public.
Barrington art fest is back with new features Courtesy of Amdur ProductionsThe free Barrington Art Festival in downtown Barrington will be back Saturday and Sunday with more than 110 juried artists who specialize in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more.
Updated 5/28/2021 4:58 PM
The free Barrington Art Festival returns in full swing this weekend with two new features: a community art project and a collection of donated art to benefit people in supportive housing.
The downtown festival that traditionally takes place over Memorial Day weekend was postponed in May 2020, with a smaller art walk held in September 2020. This year, the festival will be back with more than 110 juried artists who specialize in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more.
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