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Three cheers for Barrington!

Town celebrates its tricentennial

Posted 11/20/17

Barrington celebrated its 300th anniversary with a founders day birthday party on Saturday, Nov. 18.

The celebration started on the front steps of the public library with a "Salute to …

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Three cheers for Barrington!

Town celebrates its tricentennial

Barrington residents Jeff Howe (left), serving as town courier, and Van Edwards, serving as town crier, salute November 18, 1717 as Barrington's official date of founding. The town held a special ceremony on Saturday, marking the 300th anniversary of Barrington.

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Jeff Howe and Van Edwards, along with Barrington Boy Scout Troops #6 and #2 give a salute to the day.

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Bonnie Warren explains the design of the tricentennial medallion by local artist Ted Hail.

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Barrington 300 Committee Chairman Van Edwards addresses the audience, surrounded by Barrington Boy Scout Troops #6 and #2, at the start of the Founders Day Birthday Program, inside the Salem Auditorium.

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Recording secretary and event volunteer Dianne Wilkin applauds after awards are given.

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Mary Hanchar smiles after receiving a medallion for her volunteer efforts and support. Ms. Hanchar launched the Barrington 300 "kick-off"/preview party at St. Andrews School.

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Barrington 300 Corresponding Secretary Bonnie Warren smiles and applauds fellow award recipients during the celebration.

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After the program and awards ceremony, guests were treated to cake and cider in the Collis Gallery.

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Barrington 300 Committee Chairman Van Edwards (left) and Barrington Town Manager James Cunha award volunteers with tricentennial medallions during a special ceremony marking the town's 300th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 18.

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Barrington 300 Committee Chairman Van Edwards (left) awards Barrington Town Manager James Cunha a tricentennial medallion for his support.

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Members of the audience, including Peter Dennehy (left) and Steve Primiano (center) applaud after the program.

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Inside the Salem Auditorium, Jeff Howe (left), acting as the courier, delivers a message to Van Edwards (the town crier) declaring the new Town of Barrington.

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A crowd applauds after the salute to November 18, 1717.

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Trumpeters Greg Voigt (left) and Chris Silveria (Barrington Boy Scout Troop #6) perform during the Salute to November 18, 1717.

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Jeff Howe (left), as the courier and Van Edwards, as the town crier, salute November 18, 1717, in front of the Barrington Public Library.

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Posted Monday, November 20, 2017 1:27 pm

Barrington celebrated its 300th anniversary with a founders day birthday party on Saturday, Nov. 18.

The celebration started on the front steps of the public library with a "Salute to 1717." Dr. Van Edwards, historian and chairman of Barrington 300, served as town cryer and read the text of the decree establishing Barrington as a town. Resident Jeff Howe served as town courier.

The event later moved inside the library auditorium for welcoming remarks and the recognition of volunteers who helped with the year-long celebration.

Finally, the event moved to the library gallery for a reception, where there was music and refreshments.

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