Flamborough E-NEWS
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Tuesday February 14, 2017
Dear Community, 

Welcome to the February edition of  ENEWS! This issue will cover important information about Waterdown's Urban Boundary, the upcoming Public Meetings, the many projects happening throughout the community in 2017, and Tax Benefits for Low Income Families. Please be sure to read through the many exciting events happening in our community!

Residents ask: "How much more development in Waterdown?"

Residents have been wanting to know how much land around Waterdown will continue to be developed. The Waterdown Urban boundaries are set - there will be no more development after the areas currently under construction are completed. The map above shows the urban boundary outlined in the broken black line surrounding Waterdown. It also indicates the provincially approved residential growth within the Waterdown urban boundary. There will  be no further residential development once these subdivisions are complete at approximately 7,500 new homes. Waterdown is surrounded by the Green Belt which protects lands outside of the urban area from any further growth under this provincial legislation.

The current residential and commercial development lands along Parkside Drive, Hamilton Street, and Dundas Street which are now under construction should be complete in the next five years. The farmland outside of these development are not inside the Urban Boundary. These lands are in the Green Belt and cannot be developed for housing or commercial uses.

The vacant land located to the west of Hollybush, south of Parkside to Borers Creek and over to Hwy #6 was approved in 2002 for prestige business park development. This business park will be similar to the Clappison Innovation Drive business park located just west of Clappison Corners off Dundas Street (behind the Tim Hortons/Wendy's).   Development has started and will include the extension of Clappison Drive from Boston Pizza/No Frills up to connect with Parkside Drive.  This road extension is scheduled to be completed by fall 2017.  

For further information on new road infrastructure development, please see the bottom of ENEWS.

Public Meeting: Firearms Discharge By-Law Update 
Residents are encouraged to attend an upcoming public meeting to provide your comments to City staff on the proposed Firearms Discharge By-Law changes.  The City of Hamilton is conducting a comprehensive review of the Discharge of Firearms By-Law.

When: February 14, 2017, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Where:  Rockton Fairgrounds (812 Old Hwy 8)

Public Meeting: Waterdown Road Bypass Expansion
Residents are invited to attend a Public Meeting to view the latest plans for the widening of  Waterdown Road . This a joint project between the City of Hamilton and Burlington which was approved by the Ministry in 2014. Draft plans are now 90% complete. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a formal presentation at 7:00 pm. The actual road construction is planned for 2019.

When: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 
6:30 pm
Where: Woodview Learning Centre, 69 Flatt Rd, Burlington  

Flamborough 2017 Projects
There are many big projects scheduled for Waterdown and Carlisle in the coming months. There are  several Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) challenges, including the proposed condo development at 383 Dundas Street - the current site of Connon Nurseries. As well,  the OLG casino application for Flamboro Downs.

In Waterdown, currently there are several developments including the  renovation of Memorial Hall, with the addition of an elevator and work on the interior and exterior of the building. Also, the widening of Parkside Drive is set to start construction in 2017 and the Waterdown Road expansion, which is a joint project with the City of Burlington will start in 2019. In 2017  the installation of a new baseball diamond complete with lights at Joe Sams Park will be complete this spring. And the Clappison Drive expansion to connect to Parkside Drive is currently underway for completion Fall 2017. In 2017 the City will also be conducting a feasibility study for a public pool in Waterdown. 

In Carlisle, projects to start in 2017 include the  construction of an elevator at the Carlisle Arena scheduled as well as a f easibility study for a new Carlisle library - both part of the Canada 150 grant.

We can expect to continue to see growth in the community where new business parks are scheduled to start between Coreslab Drive and the Harry Howell Arena as well as a prestige business park North of the Clappison Power Centre on the vacant lands up to Parkside Drive and west to Highway 6. 
New businesses committed to moving in will bring new services and create jobs in Flamborough. 

Ward Boundary Review
City Council recently adjusted the ward boundaries across the City of Hamilton. which resulted in Council supporting Option 1. The result is a fair compromise to ensure the voices of suburban Hamilton residents are still well represented at the Council table. More information will be available at a future date.

Tax Benefits for Low Income Families
Filing taxes may not be your idea of fun, but it can make a big difference to your family's income. New financial supports such as the Canada Child Benefit can mean hundreds of extra dollars per month for low and middle income families who have children up to the age of 17. However, you must file your taxes in order to access this extra money.

For example, a family with 2 children and earning $28,000 a year could be eligible for a tax free benefit of $900 a month through the CCB - that's $10,800 per year! Families receiving social assistance are eligible for the benefit too, and it isn't deducted from Ontario Works or ODSP.

The City of Hamilton wants to make sure everybody who is eligible can access the money to which they are entitled, and is working with community partners and poverty-reduction organizations to develop a plan to expand free community tax clinics in Hamilton. In the meantime, please click here to find out more about filing your taxes and receiving the Canada Child Benefit. 

With warm regards, 

Councillor Judi Partridge
Flamborough Ward 15
(905)-546-2713
Community Updates
Courtcliffe Park Creek Restoration Construction
Conservation Halton in partnership with the City of Hamilton, Trout Unlimited Canada, and the Courtcliffe Park Committee has announced the next phase of restoration for the Bronte and Mountsberg Creeks in Courtcliffe Park. Community consultation for this project occurred on June 18, 2016 and June 28, 2016 in Carlisle. The aim is to return the creek to a healthy state. Project construction will occur during the following dates: 

* February 1 to March 31, 2017 
* July 1 to August 30, 2017 

There will be some disruption to trail access in Courtcliffe Park during these times. However, best efforts will be made to keep trails open as much as possible. Temporary construction signage will be installed in Courtcliffe Park describing the project and indicating any temporary trail closures. To learn more on this project, click  here
Community Events
Waterdown Legion Euchre

When: 
Tuesday's at 7:00 pm
Saturday's at 1:00 pm

Where:  79 Hamilton St N, Waterdown, ON

Membership is not required to participate so bring your friends and have a fun time! 
Also offered is seniors Progressive Euchre on Wednesday's at 1:00 pm and Bid Euchre on Thursdays at 9:30.
For more information, click here. 
Flamborough Horticultural Society Meeting

When: Wednesday February 15, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 715 Centre Road, Waterdown

Speaker : John Verbinnen with 'Nature Calls'. A multi-media nature presentation.   Guests welcome.  For more information, please call  905-689-6722. 

Symphony on the Bay with Alfie Zappacosta

When: Sunday February 19, 2017

Time: 3:00 pm

Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre,  440 Locust Street,
Burlington

This symphonic concert will include Alfie Zappacosta, JUNO Award-winning singer/songwriter; Rossini's La Gazza Ladra, a Leonard Cohen Suite, We Should Be Lovers, I'll Be The One, What'll I Do by Irving Berlin along with many others.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets or call the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Box Office at (905)-681-6000.
ABC Daycare Family Day Pancake Breakfast

When: Monday February 20, 2017

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Carlisle Arena 2nd Floor, 1496 Centre Rd, Carlisle

Join me at the Family Day Fundraising Pancake Breakfast and Family Skate! All proceeds go to Awesome Beginnings Nursery School. For more information, click here.

Adults $10, Children 12 & under $5, Children 2 & under FREE. 
Waterdown Rotary Community Skate Event

When: Monday  February 20, 2017

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Where: Waterdown Rotary Memorial Park Ice Loop

The Rotary Club of Waterdown will be providing free hot chocolate to skaters using the skating loop.
Waterdown Legion Trivia Night

When: Friday February 24, 2017

Time: Doors open at 6 :30 pm, trivia begins at 7:30 pm

Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N, Waterdown

Fee is $25 per team of 4-6 people.  We will have a light meal and prizes. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. This promises to be a fun night so plan to participate.   Hopefully we will be able to make this a regular event.
Winter Jazz Series

When: 
Saturday February 25, 2017
Sunday February 26, 2017

Time: Doors open at 6 :30 pm, trivia begins at 7:30 pm

Where: Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson Street East, Ancaster 

Enjoy a great evening of music presented by Music at Fieldcote and Hamilton All Star. Performance by Hamilton All Star Big Band. 
Tickets are $26 per person and can be purchased at  www.hamiltonallstarjazz.org.
Carlisle Optimists All-You-Can-Eat Community Breakfast 

When: Sunday March 5, 2017

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Where:  Carlisle Arena 
1496 Centre Road, Carlisle 

Everyone is invited to come out to the Carlisle Optimist Club's community breakfast. Adults eat for $10, and children under 10 eat for $5. 
Success in the City Women's Networking Event

When: Wednesday March 8, 2017

Time:  8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Carmens Banquet Centre,
1520 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton

Success in the  City is the largest event in the area designed to celebrate women in business, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. This is an important networking event for Flamborough business women to build connections in the community and attend various trade booths.

This year's dynamic speaker line-up will feature  Jeanne Beker Canadian journalist, media personality and fashion entrepreneur Rosita Hall Entrepreneur extraordinaire, speaker, coach & Canadian best-selling author , and Hamilton's very  own dynamic women in leadership panel!
 
Ticket information and trade show booth details available here.
Waterdown Legion Spaghetti Dinner 

When: Saturday March 18, 2017

Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N, Waterdown

Tracy Peer is hosting her famous Spaghetti Dinner. All proceeds are going to Hamilton St. to spay and neuter homeless cats. Tickets are $13 each or 2 for $25.00. 
Contact Tracy at tabbytownont@gmail.com for tickets and info.
Divorce Care for Kids

When: Wednesday  January 11 - Wednesday April 5, 2017

Time: 4:00 pm

Where: Bethel Church  Waterdown, 616 Dundas Street E, Waterdown

This 13 week program helps children heal from the hurt of divorce by "providing a safe fun place where children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves and develop coping skills". Dinner served to parents and children. Call 905-689-7796, email office@bethelcrc.ca,  or visit www.bethelcrc.ca for more information.
Single & Parenting

When: Wednesday  January 11 - Wednesday April 5, 2017

Time: 4:00 pm

Where: Bethel Church  Waterdown, 616 Dundas Street E, Waterdown

This 13 week program offers practical help and great support to single parents. Runs simultaneously with Divorce Care for Kids.  Dinner served to parents and children.  Call  905-689-7796 , email  office@bethelcrc.ca , or visit  www.bethelcrc.ca  for more information. 
HC-HY Flamborough Paint Challenge

When: Wednesday June 28, 2017

Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Joe Sam's Park,  752 Centre Rd, Waterdown 

Flamborough's first youth-led event aimed at building relationships and skills while fighting youth poverty. A partnership between Healthy Community - Healthy Youth Flamborough, local schools, businesses, organizations, service clubs and Hamilton Police Services, this event is the brainchild of local youth who wanted to make a difference in their community.
The epic 5 km obstacle course paint run winds through Joe Sam's Park.  Mini-games, entertainment, barbecue, and more.
Our goal is to raise  $40,000 towards a Start2Finish Reading & Running Club in Flamborough. 
For more information on how to get involved, click here or contact Penny Deathe.
Youth Unlimited Summer Day Camps

When: Monday July 10, 2017

Where: 273 Parkside Drive, Waterdown 

Youth Unlimited is offer summer day cap programs for $140/week. Afternoon activities and offsite trips. Before and aftercare is available. For more information please email 
info@onsidesports.ca or call 519-546-8765. Registration available at www.onsideathletics.ca/waterdown
For more local events...

Please visit the following: 
 
The Flamborough Review's Events Calendar
 
The Waterdown Legion Events
Community Developments 
 Mountainview Heights Phase 1 and 2
Mountainview Heights is a comprehensively planned community which comprises the majority  of the Waterdown South Secondary Plan area. The development is approximately 375 acres in  total size, and is to be completed in three phases. The initial phase is complete, with 248 dwelling units and St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School. Phase 2 is currently underway, with the moving of the piles of dirt on either side of the School. This phase will include new residential and commercial units and the beginning stages of a new park once the western portion of Mountainview Heights is completed.
 
Agro Park will be 5 acres, constructed in late Fall 2016 to be completed in the Spring/Summer of 2017. The park will be to the west of the school and another planned park in subsequent phases will be directly to the east of the school. 

Earthworks and grading commenced in April of this year (2016) and are expected to continue throughout the summer, the grading is now complete. The installation of site services (storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, utilities and roads) are expected to follow in the fall and then continue to August 2017.
 
When site servicing is completed in the summer of 2017, a second road, similar to Burke Street called  Mallard Trail, will be completed and include a bridge, providing a second access into the community from Dundas Street.

For further information, please contact: 
Peter Mills
Trinison Management Corp.
416-798-1127 ext. 244
pmills@trinison.com
Joe Cascella
City of Hamilton
Growth Management
905-546-2424 X4422
Joe.Cascella@hamilton.ca
C.c. all emails to our office: 
Judi.Partridge@hamilton.ca

To find drafts of the subdivision and phasing plans click here.

Mountainview Heights residents, remember to contact your builder to get your grading deposits reimbursed. Request a security deposit form; fill it out and send it back. They will keep it on file until the city assumes the roads.
Road Improvements in Waterdown
 
Clappison Drive to Connect up to Parkside Drive & Clappison Power Centre
Clappison Drive extension is underway with a final design, with construction to start spring 2017. It is anticipated that much of the traffic will move from Hollybush Drive to this new Clappison Drive route to the Power Centre and Clappison intersection of Hwy #5 & 6.

Parkside Drive Improvements
Staff are currently in land negotiations with two final property owners. Once that stage is complete, construction for the Parkside Drive Improvement Plan will begin, scheduled for spring 2017. It will include a three-lane upgrade with continuous centre turning between Main Street West and Highway #6. Further updates will include new sidewalks, bike lanes, three new stoplight intersections and pedestrian crossings.

Waterdown East-West Corridor
Construction for the corridor will begin in 2017/2018 in phases. The corridor will run north from Dundas Street East with a new road up to Parkside Drive between Spring Creek and Evans Road. It will run west on Parkside Drive curving north behind Alexander Place, then west again over to connect with Highway #6 just south of the 5th Concession. The project is currently in the detail design phase.
 
Waterdown North-South Corridor 
The project is scheduled to begin in 2019. This is a partnership between the City of Hamilton and the City of Burlington.  T he corridor will run from Craven Avenue in Burlington to Dundas Street East in Waterdown.  The project will initially widen Waterdown Road to three lanes, and will also widen Mountain Brow Road to four lanes.  In addition, there will be a multi-use pathway on the west side and a new traffic signal at Waterdown Road and Mountain Brow.  In order to complete the project, portions of land will need to be purchased along the corridor. Click here for more information. Click here to view the Public Meeting presentation.

Replacing Dundas Street Grindstone Bridge 
Grindstone Bridge will be replaced as part of the final stage of the Waterdown corridor projects. 

Phase one of the bridge replacement will involve relocating  utilities in and around the bridge such as water and hydro. An Environmental Assessment of the area is currently underway. For more information, click here. 

Phase two of the bridge replacement project will be the actual reconstruction of Grindstone Bridge. The City will host Public Information Centres closer to this time in order to address traffic mitigation, construction issues, environmental concerns, and any other comments/inquiries from the community. 
 
Highway 5 & 6 Interchange 
Twelve properties on the west side of Highway 6, south of Parkside Drive, have been purchased by the Ministry of Transportation in preparation for the future Highway 5 and 6 Interchange. The purpose of these improvements is to enhance traffic flow and address future capacity issues within the area. The project's completion is driven by the Ministry of Transportation's Provincial Budget, and therefore the City has no authority over construction timelines. The project is currently in the detail design phase. 

For more road and community updates, please click here. 
Flamborough Women's Resource Centre
The Flamborough Women's Resource Centre (FWRC) has a variety of services and programs for women. To begin, individual Counselling supports women in making life decisions that are good for them. Specialized counselling for women who have, or are experiencing, mental or physical abuse is also available. The Transitional Support Program is available to link women to a variety of Flamborough community resources including assistance with housing supports. Legal advocacy assists women in navigating today's complicated legal systems including police, legal aid, family law, custody issues and immigration law. All of these services are private and confidential and located at the FWRC in Waterdown.
 
Contact Shannon Hamar for further details at (289)-895-8580.
Waterdown Food Bank, Food With Grace
Location: Grace Anglican Church 
157 Mill Street North, Waterdown 

The Waterdown Food Bank is open to those in need every Tuesday from 2-6pm or by appointment. The Waterdown Food Bank has helped many residents over the years through difficult times, and continues to be a valued community service. 

To contact the organization, please call (905)-966-7900 or email  foodwgrace@graceanglicanwaterdown.org
Flamborough Food Bank
Location: Carlisle United Church 
1432 Centre Road, Carlisle

Hours: Every Wednesday from 1pm-3pm and 7pm-8:30pm

The Flamborough Food Bank (FFB) is a not-for-profit, community based organization that supplements individual and family household food and personal care needs through community donations and resources. 

The FFB is open to anyone who is in need of food or personal care supplements. It also offers holiday assistance including Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food hampers.

 

Clients can only be registered with one food bank in the Hamilton area. Clients are welcome to come in every two weeks.

 

To register as a client, please fill out a registration form at the Carlisle United Church. The registration process requires: Photo ID, proof of residency, proof of income and major expenses.

 

For more information, please click here.

Carlisle Optimist Club
Where: Carlisle Community Hall, 2730 Carlisle Rd

When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm

The Carlisle Optimist Club is dedicated to helping children and children's organizations in the Carlisle community. They strive the bring out the best in kids to help them lead better lives in the community. By providing hope and positive vision, the Carlisle Optimist Club raises money to support youth and youth organizations  such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Youth Unlimited, local sports and local schools. 

Some events they run include:
YFC Waterdown Youth Centre
Location:  273 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
 
YOUTH UNLIMITED Waterdown is committed to helping youth develop by offering programs and developing relationships that nurture the whole person - physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

The Youth Centre welcomes all youth regardless of race, gender, or religion and offers a safe place for them to discover who they are.

2016/2017 Program Schedule:
 
Free Lunch Drop-in -  Tuesday to Thursday : 10:45 am - 1:15 pm
 
AIM Archery in Motion -  Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm  

AXIOM - Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm

iMATTER GIRLS - Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Youth Wave Studio - Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Youth Rock Cafe - Friday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 
 
We see the hope and potential in every young person. For more information on programs, please visit 
www.yfcwaterdown.com or email  info@yfcwaterdown.com
Sincerely,

Councillor Judi Partridge
Ward 15
(905)-546-2713
Building Flamborough Together
Ward 15 Community Profile 
Please select the link below to view the City of Hamilton Ward Profile for Ward 15 Flamborough. 

The Profile contains an overview of the ward's features, assets and various indicators of socio-demographic characteristics. 

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Councillor Partridge reading "Pyjama Day" Trustee Penny Deathe at Millgrove Literacy Day.
Councillor Partridge speaking at Waterdown Rotary Club "Update on Flamborough"
Dundas Museum of Achieves
Ancaster Avalanche Peewee AA girls hockey team with the Stanley Cup, coached by Geraldine Heaney.
Hwy 6 Safety Petition Meeting
Waterdown Seniors Baazar
 Skating Loop Ribbon Cutting
MPP McMeekin Celebration with Waterdown's Neil Bos (Village Fish & Chips), Councillor Judi Partridge
Brott Music Festival in Waterdown
Rotary Club Donation for Skating Loop
Oh Canada Ribfest
WDHS 2016 Graduation
Flamborough Relay for Life 2016
Flamborough Relay for Life 2016
Seniors BBQ at Flamborough Senior Centre
Celebrating Seniors Month at the Flamborough Senior Centre BBQ
Carlisle Optimist Club Annual Duck Dash
Bay Area Economic Summit
Bay Area Economic Summit
Bay Area Economic Summit
Meeting Ndaba Mandela from South Africa
Congratulations Paul Harris Award winners!
Councillor Judi Partridge | judi.partridge@hamilton.ca