Township of Brock Monthly E-Newsletter - February 2018
March Break Camp

Register your child(ren) for March Break Camp.  March 12 - 16, 2018 from  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre! 
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  • March 12- Valentine's Day
  • March 13 - Halloween
  • March 14 - Christmas
  • March 15 - Easter
  • March 16 - St. Patrick's Day
Only $20.00 a day per child. Register online now! 
Reminder to taxpayers
 
The first and second installment of the 2018
Interim Tax Bills are due on or before
 
February 20, 2018
And
April 20, 2018
 
Payment can be made at most Financial Institutions or at the Municipal Office, Cannington. (Telephone/Online Banking is available through most major banking institutions). A drop box is available at the Municipal Building for after hours. You can pay your taxes with Visa or Mastercard using a third party credit card company. Payments made through Plastiq will incur a fee. View their terms and conditions at www.plastiq.com . This option is available online ONLY. A self-service computer is now available in the Municipal office to assist with this option. Please allow sufficient time for your payment to be received in the Municipal Office by the due date.
2018 Phased in Property Assessment 
A penalty of 1.25 % will be applied on the first day of the month following the due date and the first day of each calendar month thereafter in which default continues.
2018 Phased in Property Assessment
A representative of MPAC will be in the Municipal Office on February 20th from 10 am to 3 pm to take phone calls or to speak with you in person regarding your Property Assessment or to help you navigate through the new About My Property feature.
 
Please make sure that you review your property Assessment from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. Your 2018 Phased in Assessment is shown on your Interim Tax Bill. Please note that you only have until April 2, 2018 to appeal your 2018 assessment. For more information please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

­Spring Mayor's Networking Business Breakfast


Wednesday, April 25, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Beaverton Thorah Community Centre
176 Main Street, Beaverton
Registration will start at 7:15 a.m.

Community Economic Development Activity
Matrix Workshop

All community organizations are invited to attend the Community Economic Development Activity Matrix Workshop. This event provides an opportunity for community groups to share information about their upcoming events and discuss how groups can help one another to host successful events. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. 

March 28, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (Cannington Arena).

For more information and to RSVP, please email  [email protected]
Winter Maintenance and Snow Removal

For your travel safety and convenience, the Township provides winter road maintenance in accordance with the Province's  Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways . When roads become icy, an initial pass of sand/salt is applied to all roads. Additional passes or changes to treatment responses may occur if staff encounter severe winter events or restricted resources. Therefore longer completion times may result. Your patience and co-operation is greatly appreciated in these circumstances.

Keeping Cleared Snow on Property
The Township devotes a great deal of resources to keep streets and sidewalks clear of snow and ice after a snowfall. Residents often deposit snow and ice from their property onto the street or sidewalk not realizing that this contravenes municipal regulations, contributes to unsafe driving and walking conditions, and increases the cost of providing winter road maintenance. When you're clearing snow from your driveway, please keep this snow on your property. Your efforts in making winter driving and walking safe for everyone are appreciated.
 
Tip for clearing driveways: Piling snow to the right side of the driveway can help reduce the amount of snow pushed back into the driveway. Standing in the driveway and looking at the street determines the right side. Don't forget to remove your parked car from the street during  snow removal operations.
Brock Sports Hall of Fame

The Brock Sports Council annually seeks nominations for individuals who have made a significant positive impact in the world of sports to be included in the 
Brock Sports Hall of Fame. Individuals can be  involved in sport as an athlete, coach or volunteer. Nominations for the 2018 Brock Sports Hall of Fame will be accepted until March 2, 2018! 

The Fourth Annual Breakfast of Champions & Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet will be held on April 21, 2018 at the Sunderland Town Hall at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Entrance to the banquet is by donation and RSVP strongly encouraged. Please contact Alicia for further details and to RSVP by  email or telephone 705-432-2355 ext 243. 

It's kid "stay-cation" fun at the Brock Township Public Library during March Break. With three great programs, and a family craft activity day, being offered at each branch library kids and their parents can enjoy several mini vacation activities close to home. 

Register early to participate in creating a Stop Motion video at our Beaverton Branch Library on March 13th, 16th or 17th.

Let our Cannington Branch know if you would like to participate in our March Break Coding Camp on March  13th, 14th, or 15th. 
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The Sunderland Branch Library is the place to keep c hildren's hands busy at a Felt Busy Book workshop on  March 13th, March 14th, or March 15th. 

Saturday, March 17th is time for the family to enjoy a craft activity at each branch. Throw in our regular Baby Bounce program and pre-school story times and your March Break calendar will make your kids smile.

Contact your local branch library for more information about program times, content and to register.
Beaverton Branch - 705.426.9283
Cannington Branch - 705.432.2867
Sunderland Branch - 705.357.3109


Notice: Township of Brock By-law Number 957-88-PP Snow Clearing Regulations

It is illegal to park a vehicle on a road so as to interfere with the clearing of snow. Failure to comply may result in your vehicle being tagged and/or towed away. 
Your co-operation is appreciated. 

Should you have any questions regarding parking by-laws or tickets, please contact the Township of Brock By-law Officer at 705-432-2355 ext 229.

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Upcoming Council / Committee Meetings 
  • March 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Council and Finance Committee
  • March 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. (Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre) - Planning Committee
  • March 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Public Works Committee and Parks & Recreation Committee
  • March 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Council and Finance Committee
  • March 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Planning Committee, Protection to Persons & Property Committee, and Administration & Personnel Committee 
All meetings are held in Council Chambers at 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, and are open to the public. 
  Upcoming Community Events  

February 2 - 23, 2018 
Multiple Locations  

February 26 - March 1, 2018, 6:30 p.m. 
Sunderland Town Hall 

February 24, 2018, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre  

Beaverton Town Hall Players - Drop Dead Production
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March 2 - 4, and  9, -11, 2018 
Beaverton Town Hall 

April 25, 2018 7:30 a.m. 
Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre 

To add your event and for a full event listing visit
http://townshipofbrock.ca/tourism/community-events/upcoming-community-events/
Township of Brock | 705-432-2355 | [email protected] | www.townshipofbrock.ca

This document is available in an accessible format upon request.
Please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-432-2355.
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