GRAVENHURST TOWN NOTICES
Terence Haight Community Funding
Waste Management
Help Keep Our Streets Clear
2016 Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Notice to All Residents
Applications are invited from community groups and organizations for grant funding under the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program.
Snow and ice will soon be back! With the winter season fast WWW.GRAVENHURST.CA approaching, citizens are
Details of the program and application information are available by visiting: www.gravenhurst.ca/communityfunding or in person at the Town Office: Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Application Deadline: December 4, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
Strategic Planning Dates
reminded to comply with the Highway Traffic Act Section 170 (12):
Curbside garbage collection in Muskoka is now bi-weekly.
Sorted recycling and green bins will continue to be collected weekly.
The District Municipality of Muskoka encourages residents to avoid any inconvenience by referring to the Waste Management Guide to confirm scheduled collection days. The Guide is available at: www.gravenhurst.ca/wastemanagement Residents can also request a copy Online by visiting: www.muskokarecycles.ca
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Hello Community Stakeholders: Thank you to all who have participated in this important process thus far. We have received a significant amount of feedback from the Community to date which has been reviewed by the Council appointed Steering Committee. We now have a Draft Strategic Plan available for review. This Draft Plan synthesizes the community’s input and reflects the priorities and actions within municipal juristiction. There are still a number of important dates and deadlines of which we would like you to be aware. We wish to provide you with an opportunity to share your valuable suggestions, if you have not done so to date.
Saturday November 7 - Public Open House - Council Chambers at the Town Office (10 a.m. – 12 noon)
November 11th at 4 pm: The Great War Honour Roll: Faces and Stories Behind the Names with local historian, Judy Humphries.
November 28th from 10 am to 12 noon: Warm up and be cozy with holiday crafts and yummy hot chocolate at this special Family Fun Event. All ages welcome. December 2nd from 1 pm to 3 pm: Gravenhurst Library Christmas Open House. Join us for songs and storytelling that celebrate the season, as well as mouth watering morsels and hot apple cider.
Tuesday November 17 - Present the Strategic Plan for Council’s approval and Public Release A Draft Report is now available at:
Failure to comply will result in the vehicle being towed away at the owner’s expense. In addition, a fine may be imposed. (Sections 170(14) and 170(15) of the Highway Traffic Act, Chap. H8, R.S.O. 1990). We appreciate your cooperation!
OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW The Town’s Official Plan is currently being reviewed. Your input is requested.
November 16 to December 15: Help decorate our Mitten Tree with new warm winter items like mitts, hats and scarves. Donations will be distributed to the local Salvation Army, Food Bank and Women’s Resource Centre just in time for Christmas.
Monday November 9 - Final opportunity for public comment on the Draft Report
“No person shall park or stand vehicles on any road or street when it will interfere with the clearing of snow or ice.” This law is enforced by the Ontario Provincial Police or Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer(s) selected by Town Authorities.
Please visit:
www.gravenhurst.ca/OPR You will have an opportunity to learn more about the process and share your input through an Online Survey
Council Meetings
For more information visit: www.gravenhurstlibrary.ca
www.gravenhurst.ca/stratplanning
Town Council and Committee of the Whole November 17, 3 p.m.
ITS CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK
Committee of Adjustment
Ontario law requires the installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms in all homes adjacent to every sleeping area. Do you have yours? For more information please go to COSafety.ca or call the Fire Department at 705-687-3414. In an emergency, always call 911.
November 18, 6 p.m.
Planning Council November 24, 5 p.m.
Fore more Fire Safety Tips Visit www.gravenhurst.ca/gfd
705.687.3412
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