Official Barrington Borough News Holiday Issue, 2016
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Barrington’s Scenes of the Seasons...
Rain Showers Fail To Dampen Spirits At Harvest Festival
Although rain showers were threatening on the Saturday morning of October 8th, the forecast for Sunday was no better. The Harvest Festival Committee of the Barrington Civic Association made the decision to go ahead. Ron Oppperman of Tek-Cad posted an optimistic video showing the vendors and exhibitors setting up, and soon the Annual Harvest Festival took over Clements Bridge Road for the 19th time. As thousands of attendees from all over the area gathered to enjoy the cool morning air, they found the street fair included all the traditions that have made this event such an incredible favorite for everyone. The live entertainment spread throughout the Festival, while cut somewhat short by rain showers, was enjoyed by all. Local rock groups performed in front of the Old Rail Tavern, and the main stage in front of the B-Corner Market featured a variety of talented performers. There was entertainment for the younger set, too, including Colette’s Animal Show, Petting Zoo, and pony rides. There were blocks and blocks of arts and crafts, gifts, food, and socializing. There were Continued on Page 5
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Event Is Big Success
Friday October 28, 2016, Avon School and Woodland School hosted their second annual Trunk or Treat located at Avon School, run by Holly McCauley, Jenn Wells and Desiree Fiorani. Grades K-8th grade were invited to participate in the activities along with their siblings for a night of fun. We had a great turn out, lots of food and music by DJ Andy Quinn. This year we had prizes donated for best decorated cars. Prizes were donated from Barrington Democrat Club, Kaffee Korner and Sweetie Pie Boom Boom. First Place winners included - Ron Opperman and Craig and Janine Cowling, 2nd Place was Sean Connors and 3rd Place was Phil and Allie Cusumano. Councilwoman Patti Porter and Trunk or Treat coordinators, Holly McCauley and Desiree Fiorani were the judges. Special Thanks to the following people, Dominique Conley, Carissa Fleiming, Kelley Rink, Kelly Neiman, Beth Bendorf, Suzanne Davenport, Kim Scwartz, Allie Cusumano,Amy, Cranston, Kim Kellog,
Santa Comes To Town With His Traditional Fire Truck Parade
Just after dark on Black Friday, everybody bundled up the kids, grabbed a blanket, and headed for their favorite parade-watching spot. It all started about 6:30 pm. That’s when Santa switched on the tree lights in front of Borough Hall and Barrington began celebrating the Holiday Season. At 7pm, fire companies from all over the area with emergency vehicles decorated with thousands of lights paraded down Clements Bridge Road with horns and sirens blaring. They followed the traditional holiday parade route down Clements Bridge Road and Gloucester Pike to Reading Avenue, and back to the firehouse. The parade included the Haddon Heights Marching Band, and the glow of the holiday lights was inspiring. Back at the firehouse, the Jolly Old Elf arrived on a fire truck and everyone enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies compliments of Santa and Barrington Fire Company #1. A perfect start to the Holiday Season!
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Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Government News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Trash and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 T-N-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Business Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
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People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Community Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ask The Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18