Message from the Mayor

Mayor Jack Bowers

On behalf of your Town Council, I wish to extend our very best wishes for you and your families this Christmas Season. As we approach the New Year, perhaps each of us could find a way to spend some time or share a meal with someone in Faro who is spending Christmas alone. The way Faroites always seem to meet the needs of each other is one of the reasons we love living here. As we near the end of the year 2022, we need to take time to reflect on what has been accomplished but, more important, on what remains to be done. Using our strategic plan as a guide, we will soon begin our budgeting process. With the uncertainty over the escalating energy and materials costs, this will be a challenge. Our budgeting meetings are open to the public and this presents an opportunity for you to express your concerns, so please consider attending. It’s human nature for us to resist change but most often changes that are meant for good are generally well accepted, once they are understood. I believe this will be the case once both the Legion Building and the former Firehall are sold and put into some future use that should be a benefit to the community. Let’s wait and see. I, for one, am excited about what these changes may bring. We’ve learned a few things since last winter regarding how the Town manages snow clearing. We can do better, and we have a plan to do so. With more staff trained in the use of snow clearing equipment, all the equipment operating correctly, and a new truck mounted sander and articulating angle blade, we’re better prepared for whatever comes. Council and administration are working on the priority routes and will have an updated policy for clearing streets, roads, parking areas as well as the firehall and ambulance bays. How quickly your street is cleared will depend on both the priority and the amount of snowfall experienced. The Town is moving forward with an application to develop a commercial kitchen in our rec center. This has been a priority of the community for some time and with a successful grant, we hope to start the process in the new year. More on this to follow. We will keep you posted.

Town of Faro - RFP Update

An Addendum has been issued for each of the following Request for Proposals:  RFP-2022-LEG, the RFP for the sale of the Legion Building  RFP-2022-L441, the RFP for the sale of Lot 441 on Dawson Drive  RFP-2022-L442, the RFP for the sale of Lot 442 on Dawson Drive  RFP-2022-OGL, the RFP for the sale of Ogilvie Crescent Duplexes The new RFP closure date is December 5th. Please check the RFP details listed in the Town of Faro website for the official Addendum Notice information.

There was an excellent turnout for the Community Memorial Potluck Event. It was great to see the community gather together during this difficult time. In a small community like Faro, events like this make a difference and help bring the community together during misfortune. The food was fresh and delicious! A big thanks to the Italian Kitchen Restaurant, A.C.L, Councillor Sarah McHugh, the Golf Club, and Discovery Store for the food and donations. A big thanks to Ted Baker for the prayer and Mayor Bowers for the speech. In addition, a special thanks to the recreation staff and volunteers for setting up the gymnasium, interacting with the residents, helping bring food/drinks/silverware from the kitchen, making coffee, and cleaning up after the event.

I n s i d e t h i s I s s u e

Annual Christmas Light Contest

First Place $100 Second Place $ 75 Third Place $ 50

Judging will take place on Monday, December 19, 2022

Have your lights on by 5 p.m.

Council Meetings......................................... p. 1 Message from the Mayor .....................p. 2

Town of Faro—RFP Update ........................ p. 2 Community Memorial Dinner ....................... p. 3 Office & Administration News ..............p. 4

Message from the CAO ............................... p. 4 Better Building Program Meet TOF Staff............................................ p. 5 Remembrance Day...................................... p. 3 Recreation New & Events.....................p. 6

Message from the GM of Rec. & Culture ..... p. 6 Basic Gingerbread Cut-out Cookie Recipe . p. 6 Christmas Market Pictures........................... p. 7 Youth Group News ...................................... p. 7 Recreation Schedule ................................... p. 7 Christmas Calendar..................................... p. 8

Town Office will be CLOSED From Friday, December 23 2022 at Noon, REOPENING Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 9 am. Please ensure all utility payments are received by December 31. If you have any questions, call the office at 994-2728 Faro’s Volunteer Fire Department .......p. 9 Fire Prevention Tips..................................... p. 9 Public Works Up-dates .........................p.10 Message for the Operations Manager.......... p. 10 Snow Clearing ............................................. p. 11 Community Notices ..............................p.12 Town Contact Information & Staff Directory. p. 12