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CLIK HERE FOR THE MOVIE NIGHT 2026 FLYER Get ready for FREE movie under the stars! Join us for Family Movie Night on Saturday, June 6th at Clara Hermann Park next to the Village Hall. Arcade Games, Bounce House, Volleyball, Concessions, Prizes, and more starting at 630pm! Movie at 815pm! * Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages…

The Village of Village of Port Barrington is seeking applicants for the position of Village Clerk following the retirement announcement of long-time Clerk Nancy Bachal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual interested in serving the community in an important administrative and leadership support role. Position Responsibilities Include:• Attending all Village Board and Committee of…

Every year in May, the McHenry County Department of Health partners with local organizations for Operation Dropbox, a donation drive benefiting Veterans Path to Hope and supporting veterans in McHenry County. Approximately 3,000 veterans and their families benefit from this initiative each year. Port Barrington is proud to be part of this initiative to help Veterans in…

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Preparedness Update: Sand & Sandbags Available*Scroll Down for Most Recent Updates*  As river levels continue to be monitored, the Village of Port Barrington wants residents to know that sand and sandbags are available at the Village Hall parking lot for anyone who may need them. Resources:• Port Barrington Stormwater & Flood Management Information-How to Sandbag Successfully•…

Sandbagging is one method to protect your property during flood events. It is imperative to sandbag correctly to save on time, energy and resources. Trustees John Grothendick and Keith Vogeler recently held a demonstration on how to sandbag correctly. Their presentation can be viewed here There are currently sand and bags available in the Village…

Port Barrington Veterans Honor Coin Program The Village of Port Barrington is proud to announce the launch of our Veterans Honor Coin Program! This program was created to recognize and thank the men and women in our community who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their service and sacrifice deserve to be honored…

McHenry County Department of Health and Lake County Health Department are offering reduced fee water testing for individual well users. Residents are encouraged to have their well water tested annually for coliform bacteria and nitrates. Sampling kits can be picked up at the Village Hall. *You must collect and return your sample to the appropriate…

The Village of Port Barrington participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and has adopted flood hazard area protection standards. As a public service the following information is available upon request:• Basic flood map information:   a. Whether a property is in or out of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).   b. Zone, base flood…