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PUBLIC MEETING - OPEN HOUSE
Members of the public and business community are invited to share their input and feedback on the newly drafted Town of Gravenhurst Sign Bylaw. The Open House Meeting will take place Thursday April 20th , 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Gravenhurst Municipal Office, (Council Chambers) 3-5 Pineridge Gate. The draft bylaw is available in advance by visiting
www.gravenhurst.ca/signbylaw.
You may also submit questions and comments through this page. The Open House will be your opportunity to better understand the proposed bylaw and ask questions prior to it being presented at the May Planning Council meeting.
Saturday May 6th National Wildfire Preparedness Day Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events!
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst proposes to enact a by-law to close, stop up and sell those parts of the original shore road allowance described as follows: That part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 4, Concession 2, Township of Morrison, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R-25339 (Clearwater Lake) AND TO SELL that part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 4, Concession 2, Township of Morrison , now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R-25339, to the adjoining owner or owners of them. THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at Gravenhurst Municipal Office, 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. and at that time the Council will hear any person or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Written submissions concerning the application may be directed to the address below. DATED: March 30, 2017 (Keane) Kayla Thibeault The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3 (2)
SPRING TREE & SHRUB ORDERS The Town of Gravenhurst is providing an opportunity for residents to purchase trees and shrubs suitable to our local environment, to plant on private property. Landowners are encouraged to plant native trees and shrubs to help reduce pollution, provide shade, lower home energy costs, increase the value of your property, improve the appearance of our community and provide wildlife habitat.
Deadline for orders is 12:00 pm - Friday, April 28th, 2017. Order forms and a complete list of trees and shrubs being offered can be found at www.gravenhurst.ca/ordertrees or at the Municipal Office at 3-5 Pineridge Gate. Order pick-up will take place: Saturday, May 6th, 2017, 10 am - 12 noon at 200 Nelson St. For further information, contact: Kyla Bruce, Parks & Trails Technician 705-687-9424/ kyla.bruce@gravenhurst.ca
705.687.3412
info@gravenhurst.ca
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
Hours: Mon-Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
GRAVENHURST LIBRARY
Earth Day Family Fun – Saturday April 22 from 10 am to 12 pm – Bring your family to the library to enjoy Earth Day Stories and do a recyclable craft! Travel the World at the Library Series – Tuesday nights in April at 7 pm – location themed refreshments will be served. • April 18 – Ireland with Brian Bailey and Wilma Broxterman-Bailey • April 25 – Alaska with Mike Hindle Tech Time Training workshops Fridays at 12 noon • April 21 – Kobo – Learn how to get free books from your library and transfer them to your Kobo. If you own a laptop, bring it along with your Kobo and cords to follow along. • April 28 – Internet – Learn the internet basics. Half Hour One-on-one Technology Training sessions available Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm and Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm – please call to book an appointment. Children’s Storytime – Tuesdays at 10:15 am – Bring your little one every Tuesday morning for story time, sing-alongs and crafts.
REQUEST FOR TENDER URBAN GARDEN MAINTENANCE & PLANTING ENHANCEMENTS RFT#2017-INF-010 Tender packages are available on theTown of Gravenhurst website at www.gravenhurst.ca/tender Packages must be returned no later than 2:00 p.m. - Friday, April 28, 2017. LATE OR FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information, contact: Amber Lee, Purchasing/Financial Analyst 705-687-3412 / amber.lee@gravenhurst.ca
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Severe Storms
With the onset of warmer weather comes the increased possibility of severe storms to occur in our area. Severe storms such as Thunderstorms, Lightning, High Winds, Heavy Rains, Hail, and Tornadoes can develop quickly and threaten life and property and they can occur in any region of Canada during all seasons. These types of storms have the potential to impact our community in many ways including: • downed trees and branches • downed power lines and the loss of power • road closures • structural damage to buildings and infrastructure • flooding • flying debris • water and sewer issues Are You Prepared For When a Severe Storm Hits? Do You Know What To Do During a Severe Storm? Make a Family Plan Put together an Emergency Kit For more information on making sure you are prepared for severe weather, visit www.gravenhurst.ca/prepare OR www.GetPrepared.ca for more resources and to help you and your family prepare for emergencies.
PLAN - PREPARE - BE AWARE
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