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Council approves 2021 Budget
Council has approved the 2021 budget. It includes a 0.95 per cent increase for the 2021 tax levy budget with an additional 0.50 per cent increase for contributions to capital reserves for a total of 1.45 per cent. The increase translates into an estimated property tax increase of $30 a year for an average home (non-waterfront) with an assessed value of $402,995.
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Holiday Closure
The Georgina Civic Centre remains closed to the public. Customer service will not be available from Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1, inclusive. For after-hours emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts to reach after-hours on-call services. For after-hours Municipal Law Enforcement, call 905-476-4301, ext. 2281. If your call goes to voicemail, leave a message including the date, time and location of the violation, and an officer will investigate.
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Georgina's drive-thru Parade of Lights
Brought to you by the Georgina Kinsmen and the Town of Georgina. It takes place Saturday, Dec 5 along the ROC parkway. Registration is now full for this event and a wait list has been created. For those attending, ensure you are adhering to all government COVID-19 regulations.
Parade of Lights continues
Dec. 7 to Jan. 4, 2021 at the Civic Centre grounds from dusk to 11 p.m. Experience the magic of the holiday season with an animated light display unlike any other. Tune-in your car radio to 101.7 FM and drive through the animated light display at the round-about. Please remain in your vehicle at all times.
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Santa to a Senior
Thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative to help bring holiday cheer to a senior in Georgina this year. We are making a difference by working toward our goal of providing a Christmas gift for each of the long-term care residents at Cedarvale Lodge and River Glen Haven. A reminder to get your gifts in before Dec.10. Remember to follow all COVID-19 protocols and procedures if participating.
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Winter weather has arrived. The Town is committed to providing a consistent level of snow removal service throughout the winter season. Using a combination of Town staff and contractors, plowing, sanding and salting is performed each winter with consideration to safety, environmental and budgetary concerns. |
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The Town of Georgina is holding virtual Council meetings. These meetings will be broadcast as usual through the Town’s live streaming tool. |
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Dec. 9 – 7 p.m. – Public Planning meeting |
Public participation by phone is available. A pre-registration form is required to be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. The form can be found at georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings. |
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Get your ROC season pass for winter 2020/21 today and save more than 30 per cent – just $79 for residents! A great gift for any age. Limited time offer until Dec. 11, 2020. |
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Georgina Gym
The Town continues to offer various programs at the Georgina Gym with COVID-19 protocols and safety measures in place.
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Link Kitchen
The Link Commercial Kitchen has reopened and is excited to welcome people back with holiday workshops. Enjoy programs like Bread Basics, Holiday Appetizers, Family Kitchen, Kid Chef and more. Programs starting soon. Pre-registration is required. COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
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Residents can now buy their bag tags, blue boxes, green bins and kitchen catchers (sorry, no bin exchanges at this time) at all Georgina Public Library branches. Bottles for water testing at the Pefferlaw branch only. As well, the library has launched a fine-free project that will run until December 2021. Fines will be eliminated for late return of library materials. |
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Georgina Economic Development and Tourism |
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Shop Local
The holiday season is a time of joy, family, hope and of course – gift giving. Much like every aspect of our lives, shopping for the holiday season will likely be different this year. You may be inclined to buy more online to stay home and flatten the curve, but many of our local small businesses are counting on you.
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2021 Waste and Recycling calendar
It’s the Town’s holiday gift to you. The 2021 Waste and Recycling Calendar will be delivered in the Dec. 10 edition of the Georgina Advocate. As of Dec.10, residents can also pick up a copy of the calendar at Georgina Public Library (Keswick, Pefferlaw and Sutton branches).
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Ski Instructors
The ROC is looking for energetic skiers who want to share their passion and teach with us. If you have experience, then join our team. Applications for the 2020/2021 season are now open
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Are you a talented professional looking to make a career move? Georgina is a progressive, growing and vibrant municipality. Take a look at what Georgina has to offer. The Town looks forward to having you join us, and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. We are currently recruiting for:
- Program instructor positions: baking, basket weaving, cooking, crafting, languages, macramé and wood burning
- Winter Park Maintenance Attendant
- Special Interest Instructor- Head Snow School Instructor
- Head Snow School Instructor
- Casual Aquatics Receptionist
- Aquatics Instructor
- Lifeguard
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Town Page: Weekly Town information available online.
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