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Council for a Day Winners Announced
- Created: Wednesday, 05 February 2020 14:24
February 5, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COUNCIL FOR A DAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
BARRINGTON, NS, - To participate in celebrating Municipal Awareness Week, the Municipality of Barrington launched a Council for a Day contest in November 2019. This
contest was open to all Grade 5 students enrolled in a school in the Municipality and would see five winners chosen based on their ideas for making Barrington an even better
place to live.
In total, 28 entries were submitted and were judged based on creativity, originality and overall appeal. A number of innovative ideas were submitted; including using solar panels
on municipal buildings, developing a composting program and tackling climate change. Some fun ideas such as hosting a donut fair, constructing a Walmart and opening a
petting zoo were also suggested.
Holiday Waste Collection
- Created: Monday, 16 December 2019 15:48
Holiday Waste Collection
Please note that the only change to our regular waste pick-up schedule over the holiday will be on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019.
No waste will be picked up on Christmas Day, collection day will be skipped and the regular schedule will resume the following week.
Employment Opportunity - Physical Activity Coordinator
- Created: Monday, 16 December 2019 15:17
Employment Opportunity
The Municipality of Barrington requires an experienced, enthusiastic, and career-minded person to fill the role of Physical Activity Coordinator. The Physical Activity Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy and for the overall promotion,operation, and development of physical activity programs and services of the Recreation Department.
Photo Contest
- Created: Thursday, 21 November 2019 16:26
Municipality of Barrington Photo Contest
The Municipality of Barrington is now accepting photos for their Photo Contest. All entries must be photographs taken within the Municipality of Barrington.
CATEGORIES
- Scenic Beauty – beauty shots of landscapes, nature, seascapes, fishing villages, lighthouses, etc
- Lobster – capture the essence of the Lobster Capital of Canada
- History – showcasing our rich heritage, history and culture
- Lifestyle – conveys a sense of life within the Municipality.
- Seasons – showcase the Municipality of Barrington in 4 great seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall!
- Outdoor adventure - capture the fun of an outdoor activity. Cycling, hiking, paddling - you name it!
Council for a Day Contest
- Created: Thursday, 21 November 2019 13:58
Council for a Day Contest
It is well known that youth activities are proven to be one of the most popular and effective Awareness Week activities. Therefore, we would like to launch a Council for a Day contest. Here is how it will work:
• The contest will be open to all Grade 5 students attending a school in Barrington (ERMES, Oceanview, CHES and FRA).
• Five (5) winners will be chosen based on their ideas for making the Municipaliy of Barrington an even better place to live. The winners will be named Warden and Councillors of Barrington for the day.
• Entries will be required to answer the follow question: What are your ideas to make YOUR Barrington Municipality an even better place to live?
• Entries will also include a completed contest entry form.
• The format will be open. Students could submit a video, letter, song, etc.
• Participants will be required to submit entries to the Municipality by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
• Entries can be emailed to cfrotten@barringtonmunicipality.com
• The winners will be notified by the Municipality by Friday, January 24, 2020 and will be announced at the Regular Council Meeting on January 27, 2020.