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UPCOMING MEETINGS
PUBLIC FLU SHOT CLINIC TODAY
Agendas are available at www.gravenhurst.ca/agendas All meetings can be viewed electronically at www.gravenhurst.ca/livestream
Meeting
Date
Gravenhurst Centennial Centre 10 AM- 4 PM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Time
Special Council Meeting: 2021 Budget
Dec. 8
9:00 AM
Special Council Meeting: 2021 Budget
Dec. 9
9:00 AM
Special Council Meeting: 2021 Budget
Dec. 10
9:00 AM
Gravenhurst Library Board Email julia.reinhart@gravenhurst.ca for video meeting access
Dec. 10
6:00 PM
CALLING APPLICANTS! 2021 Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program Applications are invited from community groups and organizations for grant funding under the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program. The Terence Haight Financial Assistance program was established by the Town of Gravenhurst Council to provide limited financial assistance to community groups and organizations within the municipality to assist with activities, special events or with an improvement to the organization's existing assets. This support is in recognition of the value of these organizations to the well-being of the community. Details of the program and application information are available by visiting: www.gravenhurst.ca/communityfunding Completed SIGNED applications should be submitted via email to cathy.ley@gravenhurst.ca OR Tax Counter, ATTN: Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program - Town of Gravenhurst, 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst ON P1P 1Z3 no later than March 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
More Info: WWW.GRAVENHURST.CA Limited Public Access to some Municipal Facilities has re-opened with services offered by appointment-only.
Please visit www.gravenhurst.ca/appointments or call 705-687-3412
PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS SAFELY The selection of the perfect Christmas tree is one of the single most important Christmas traditions for children and adults alike. While artificial trees are still popular for a number of reasons, there is nothing that matches the look and smell of a real tree. If selecting a live tree, keep the following tips in mind: 1. Either cut or choose a freshly cut tree from the tree grower or seller. 2. Where possible, thump the tree a couple of times on a hard surface to see if the needles fall off easily. Needles should be green and soft to the touch. 3. Cut off 2” – 3” of the stump on an angle before placing into the tree stand. Cutting it diagonally provides more surface area for water to be absorbed. Check and water daily as necessary. 4. If installing light strings, check for frayed and damaged wires as well as the plug connections. Make sure all bulbs are tightly screwed into the sockets. Replace the light string if any damage is found. If installing new lights, be sure they are CSA labelled. 5. Be sure to use indoor lights for indoors and outside lights for the outdoors. 6. Avoid using extension cords where possible. 7. Do not place trees adjacent to, or near heat sources. And above all……..Test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are working.
For more safety tips visit Gravenhurst.ca/fire or call 705-687-3414 ext. 223.
TEMPORARY DISRUPTIONS
Visit www.engagegravenhurst.ca to share an idea or an opinion about the 2021 Budget
The Town of Gravenhurst is currently undergoing extensive staff training and transitioning into a new records management system. During the following dates, services for the listed Departments/Divisions may be disrupted or staff may be unable to provide an immediate response to inquiries. We appreciate your understanding while this exercise takes place and apologize for any potential inconveniences that may occur.
Planning Department
Dec 9 - Dec 10