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News from Campton's
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Campton TownshipParks
Historic Campton Town Hall to Reopen for Public ViewingCall Us to Reserve A Viewing Appointment For You or Your Group
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Restoration partially funded by a Kane County Riverboat Fund grant on the foundation, exterior, and interior of the historic 1874 Campton Township Town Hall has been completed. Volunteers have created educational exhibits for school groups, civic organizations, and interested citizens. At this time the building will be open, by appointment only, with 24 hour advance notice. Interested visitors should contact Campton Township, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, at 630-387-1016. |
The Township is looking for volunteer docents to staff Town Hall. They are also asking residents who may have historical items or photographs that would be pertinent to the history of Campton Township or Kane County to contact the Township.
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"Citizen's Guide to Preserving the Fox River" - Available FREE at the Township Office at Lily Lake
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The Conservation Foundation has released its "Citizens Guide to Preserving the Fox River." Copies are free to the public at the Township's office at Lily Lake. The new guide is packed with information on how you can help preserve the Fox River and environs, as well as activies and special places you can enjoy on the Fox. If you have any questions, please contact the Township Supervisor's Office at 630-377-5705. (Click here for location and information on our Township Office at Lily Lake). |
Related Links: Citizen's Guide to Preserving the Fox River - More Info
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Township Supervisor's Office Has Moved to New Location During Town Hall Foundation Work
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The Township Supervisor's Office has moved to its temporary home on the second floor of the Village of Lily Lake building, 43W870 Empire Rd. St. Charles IL 60175. The Town Board has approved necessary foundation repairs to Campton's historic Town Hall, as well as other needed work. Until the project is completed, the Supervisor's Office hours (including General Assistance) will be by appointment only at the new location. Note that the Township Supervisor's Office's mailing address, phone and fax numbers remain the same.
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The Town Hall foundation work is being funded in part by a Kane County Riverboat Grant obtained with the help of our County Board Member, Barb Wojnicki. If you have any questions, please contact the Township Supervisor's Office at 630-377-5705.
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Campton Township Adds Gray Willows Farm as Open Space
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Campton Township has purchased Gray Willows Farm as part of the Open Space Program. The 208-acre property will now be protected from development and preserved for future generations. It brings the total Campton Township Open Space land to 1,334 acres. When Campton Township voters approved the original Open Space Program 11 years ago, Gray Willows Farm topped the original "wish list" of properties. The land combines woods, meadows, savannahs, creeks, and forested wetlands, as well as farmland and historic buildings. And when Campton residents voted to expand and continue the Township's Open Space Program in 2005, Gray Willows Farm remained a prime property for the Township to acquire and preserve. Long thought unattainable due to its desirability and developers' interest in the property, the purchase of Gray Willows Farm was made possible through timing, ingenuity, and frugal management of the Township's Open Space funds. In March 2010, the Township completed the Gray Willows Farm purchase for $7 million, roughly $33,000 per acre. With its 175-year-old trees, rolling country landscape, and pastoral |
atmosphere, Gray Willows is "one of the capstone achievements of our Open Space Program," as Township Supervisor John Kupar puts it. The Township plans public hiking paths, picnic areas, and a variety of passive uses for the land. Public input will also be sought as Gray Willows Farm becomes a Campton Township centerpiece. As Supervisor Kupar has said, "This represents the crowning achievement of our Open Space Program." Related Links:
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Boy Scout Honored By Township for Open Space Volunteer Project
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The Township is pleased to honor Boy Scout Bobby Steiner, who earned his Eagle Scout badge for a Campton Open Space Volunteer project. Bobby created a wood chip trail at Corron Farm that stretches from the parking lot well into the property. Bobby was honored at a Town Board meeting for his work and his spirit of volunteerism. We thank him for giving our community this beautiful new trail, and for contributing to the continuing heritage of Corron Farm.
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Windings Homeowners Association: Special Report on Environmental InitiativesWindings Homeowners Offer "Green Report" |
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| The Windings Subdivision Homeowners' Association recently shared their Special Report on Environmental Initiatives with us. We are sharing their Association's report with the rest of Campton Township through our web site. We applaud the Windings Homeowners Association for its proactive environmental approach and initiative. To learn about the Windings' efforts and projects, please click on |
the links below. Related Links: Letter from Windings Homeowners Association to Campton Township
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