Following are some of the articles published by The Observer in October of 2010 and 2011. These articles, gathered from various publications and editorials, are noteworthy for residents in that they remind us of where we’ve been as a community. Readers can view additional publishings from then or any other prior months by utilizing the “Archives By Month” dropdown menu found on the right sidebar of any page view of this website.
National Audubon designates Spring Creek a ‘globally significant’ – 2010
The National Audubon Society has proclaimed Spring Creek Forest Preserve, located in Barrington Hills, an Important Bird Area (IBA), protecting “globally rare” prairie birds. Twenty-five areas in Illinois have been so named, including three in Cook County and two in DuPage. A panel of experts from around Illinois reviewed the nominations and selected the new IBAs.
To read the full Daily Herald story, click here.
Barrington Hills still debating limits on outdoor lighting – 2010
More than 100 residents turned out Monday for what may have been their final chance to weigh in on Barrington Hills’ controversial plan to limit property owners’ outdoor lighting. “I feel bullied by you guys telling me I can’t have my lights on,” resident Ralph Sesso told village leaders.
More from the Daily Herald can be read here.
Barrington Hills board will again discuss cost of videotaping meetings – 2011
The Barrington Hills Village Board will revisit having a camera installed in its board room to tape proceedings for the village’s website at a meeting later this month. At its next meeting on Oct. 24, the board is expected to mull over further cost estimates for the camera and other equipment needed to make meetings available online. Other local governments, such as those in Barrington and Palatine, already broadcast their meetings online.
The TribLocal story can be read here.
Monkeying around with Village communications – 2011
A number of very significant Village issues have been discussed and decided upon during the last few months, but, judging from the complete lack of information coming out of Village Hall, you would think that nothing important has been going on in our quiet Village.
The Observer’s editorial can be viewed here.
– The Observer
