Mosquitoes
April showers bring more than May flowers… they bring standing water. And standing water provides the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed. Let’s get a head start on mosquito abatement this year by examining our yards and taking care of areas where water accumulates. Please contact Tony Kalebic (382-7495) for information on managing your sump pump to prevent standing water. More information about our 2011 Mosquito Abatement services will be provided in the May issue of The Common Ground.
Thank you!
Lisa Binder, Snow Removal and Mosquito Abatement Chair
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Architectural and Design Guidelines – July 20, 2010
Please remember the Chippendale guidelines when considering making changes to the exterior of your home. This includes, painting, home additions, swing sets, patios, decks, changes to the topography of your lot, major landscaping plans.
Homeowners who are planning any exterior improvements should submit plans to:
Pat Karon – Director of Architectural Control at 847-382-2670, fax # 847-382-1450,
or contact us online.
Work Permits are required by The Village of Barrington for home additions, swing sets, patios, and decks. Village of Barrington Work Permit Dept phone 847- 304-3400.
Please note the purpose of our Covenants, and the approval process for exterior renovations is to insure the aesthetics are harmonious with our neighborhood.
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POND MAINTENANCE – July 15, 2010
Erosion problem around the drainage area of the pond has been addressed as has concerns regarding excessive algae has also been addressed.
Pond responded well to additional algaecide treatment—now virtually free of algae, though with the heat wave we can expect another bloom.
We’re repositioning the bubblers in hopes they’ll be more effective—this was to occur July 15, 2010.