Barrington Borough - NJ

Today, June 19th, we join communities across the country in recognizing Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and celebrates the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black Americans.

As a borough, we are proud to acknowledge this important moment in our nation's history and recommit ourselves to the values of freedom, dignity, and equality for all.

Wishing everyone in our community a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth.

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🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us in style! 🇺🇸

Join us on Thursday, July 2nd for Barrington’s annual Independence Day festivities!

🎺 Independence Day Parade – 6:00pm
The parade will follow our normal route, kicking off at the Old Rail Tavern, which will feature live music and outdoor seating along a closed portion of Reading Avenue.

🎆 Fireworks at Dusk
Stick around after the parade and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, typically beginning between 9:00–9:30 PM. Our fireworks show is aerial, meaning it can be seen from many locations throughout town, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the celebration.

Want to be part of the parade? We’d love to have you join the fun! Check out the flyer below for participation details and registration information.

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday together. We’ll see you there! 🇺🇸

We’re watching tomorrow’s forecast but will not make a call until tomorrow at noon!

More great things from this week! At Tuesday’s council meeting we sworn in our newest Patrol Officer. Vincent Speakman comes to us having previously worked for the Runnemede PD. We are very excited to have him join our ranks. We thank Mayor and Council for their support.

FYI

Barrington Police Department Junior Police Academy - Year 3!

We are excited to announce our 2026 Junior Police Academy!

This free, hands-on program gives students ages 11–14 an inside look at law enforcement while building character, teamwork, leadership, and confidence.

📅 Dates: August 17–21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Woodland School
💲 Cost: Free

Participants will take part in team-building activities, police and public safety demonstrations, K-9 demonstrations, physical fitness activities, patrol vehicle and equipment displays, criminal investigation activities, traffic and bicycle safety, military-style drill, and a graduation ceremony.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Questions? Contact Captain David Pawling at 856-547-3350 ext. 234 or [email protected].

Service. Leadership. Community. Your future starts here.

This Sunday! Hosted by the Barrington Civic Association

Sundae Sunday is Back!

Join us this Sunday at 3:00pm at Wish Upon a Star Park as we celebrate the end of the school year and officially kick off summer with a sweet treat for everyone!

FREE Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae Bar!

Pile on your favorite toppings, enjoy a delicious sundae, and spend the afternoon with friends, neighbors, and family. It's the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer break!

Wish Upon a Star Park
This Sunday 6/14
3:00pm

Bring the kids, bring your friends, and come make some sweet summer memories. We can't wait to see you there!

Tonight, we celebrated our 4th Annual Barrington Pride Month Kick-Off Event, and the turnout was absolutely amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and help make this event such a success. Special shout out to Councilwoman Alisha VanBernum for all of her hard work planning the event.

A special thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible, the vendors who brought great products and resources, and our talented performers and karaoke singers who absolutely crushed it throughout the evening.

Barrington is an inclusive community that proudly supports and celebrates all of our residents. Events like this remind us of the importance of coming together, embracing our differences, and building a stronger community for everyone.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈❤️