Village of Barrington

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible team that keeps our Village running smoothly every day. From the dedicated administrative staff to our brave police officers, heroic firefighters, and hardworking public works crew, we thank you for your unwavering commitment and service to our community. Your dedication, hard work and passion make Barrington a better place for all of us. We appreciate everything you do, and today, we celebrate YOU! Thank you all for your contributions! ????

Now Hiring: Public Works Executive Assistant The Village of Barrington's award-winning Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team! If you're a highly organized, detail-oriented administrative professional with a passion for serving your community, this could be the perfect fit for you. The role involves a variety of administrative tasks, from managing departmental communications and schedules to assisting with budgeting, reports and customer inquiries. For more information and to apply, visit barrington-il.gov/jobs. #ExecutiveAssistant #VillageofBarrington #BarringtonIL #MunicipalCareers #PublicWorks

?? Join Our Team! ?? The Village of Barrington is hiring for a variety of positions, including full-time roles, seasonal jobs and summer internships across several departments. If you're looking to make a difference in our community, consider applying for one of our open positions: ? Communications Intern ? Engineering Intern ? Project Manager/Engineering Inspector ? Public Works Summer Seasonal Maintenance For more information and to apply, visit www.barrington-il.gov/jobs. #VillageofBarrington #Hiring #MunicipalJobs #BarringtonIL

Yesterday, Barrington Public Works held its annual Chili Cook-Off, a fun-filled team-building event in honor of National Chili Day. Eight staff members brought in their best homemade chili recipes, letting them simmer to perfection all morning. During the lunch hour, the team sampled, judged and voted for their favorites. The top three chefs took home engraved wooden spoons—marking their victory in the Barrington Public Works 2025 Chili Cook-Off! First Place: Boe Cline Second Place: Joel Holt Third Place: Nick Kaczmarek A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this tradition another flavorful success!

The Village of Barrington is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2025. This distinction highlights Barrington's commitment to exceptional snow and ice management and places it among only 11 Illinois agencies and 45 agencies across North America to receive this recognition since the award program began in 2008. Barrington’s snow and ice control program features state-of-the-art technologies and sustainable practices. Key achievements include reducing rock salt use by over 25% in two years, utilizing GPS-equipped snowplows, and incorporating real-time weather data to enhance decision-making. The program ensures the safety and mobility of residents across more than 45 lane miles of streets, 5.6 lane miles of highways, 24 parking lots, 44 alleys, 81 cul-de-sacs, 16,000 linear feet of sidewalk, and the Metra Commuter Train Station. Fred Braun, Director of Public Works, expressed his pride in the recognition, noting that the award reflects the tireless work of Barrington’s Public Works First Responders. Braun has previously received the same honor during his tenure at the Village of Niles, marking the second time he has led a department to this distinction. Village President Karen Darch and Village Manager Scott Anderson both praised the Public Works team’s dedication to sustainability, safety and efficiency in snow and ice management. Read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/gCMQb_gE American Public Works Association APWA Chicago Metro Chapter #APWALakeBranch #NorthAmericanSnowConference #Show4Snow

Happy Government Communicators Day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Becky Wyskochil, Communications Manager at the Village of Barrington. We are so lucky to have such a talented communicator on our team. Becky’s innovative approach to storytelling and her ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content is truly special. Her hard work behind the scenes ensures that the voice of local government is not only heard but understood by all. Thank you, Becky, for your passion, creativity and dedication. You make such a positive impact every day, and we’re grateful for all that you do! Join us in giving Becky a well-deserved round of applause for her outstanding contributions! #GovCommsDay #govcommsday2025

Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Today, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Village of Barrington Police Department SROs—Ofc. Eve Gaitan, Ofc. Isaiah Recinos, and Ofc. Ranae Cirrincione—for their dedication to keeping our schools and community safe. Thank you for the invaluable role you play in building strong relationships with students, staff and families. Your commitment to safety, guidance and mentorship makes a difference every day. Please join us in celebrating our amazing SROs! ??

As we shared yesterday, our Public Works Department has been working tirelessly to clear roads of snow and ice. But their efforts don't stop there! Even while addressing storm cleanup, crews are also tackling other essential issues, like repairing watermain breaks. This week, employees Elvis Mesa and Kyle Patti were hard at work making critical repairs to one of the main breaks. Their dedication ensures our community has both safe roads for travel and clean, safe drinking water—two of our top priorities. Thank you to our Public Works heroes for their round-the-clock efforts!

Barrington Public Works first responders are hard at work on today’s snow event! ?? Our dedicated Public Works staff is out in full force, clearing and salting roads throughout the Village. They work around the clock to keep our streets safe for everyone. #ThankYouFirstResponders

The Village of Barrington is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. One of the ways we do this is by continuously investing in the training and development of our emergency response teams. This dedication can be seen below in the recent Barrington Fire Department training with the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). SCBA allows firefighters to safely navigate hazardous, smoke-filled environments. We are incredibly proud of the dedication our firefighter/paramedics demonstrate in staying prepared so they are ready to respond to any emergency.