- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
- Council Meeting on October 26
- Pre-register to Join the EmployHH: Premier Gateway P2B Secondary Plan on November 16
- Celebrating Halloween This Year
- Pre-register to Join the Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review Virtual Public Open House on October 28
- Upcoming Final Tax Instalment
- Hungry Hollow – Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
- Glen Williams Pavilion
- Youth Services Update
- Gellert Playground Equipment
- Culture Days End on October 25
- Under Wraps: Call to Artists
- Job Opportunities
- Stay Current on Coronavirus
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism |
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The initiative includes consultation with representation from diverse members of our society, broad community engagement and an internal scan of the municipality’s policies and practices.
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Town Council Meeting on October 26 |
The Town will hold a Council meeting on October 26 at 3 p.m. via Zoom meeting. In our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, public attendance at Council meetings will not be permitted at this time.
Members of the public may request to delegate to this virtual meeting by completing the online delegation form by no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.
If you do not wish to delegate, but would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to the meeting. Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
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Pre-register to Join the EmployHH: Premier Gateway P2B Secondary Plan Open House on November 16 |
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The Town will host a live stream open house to share the initial findings of the Employ HH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area background review on November 16, 2020 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The review looks at various topics such as land use, natural and cultural heritage, storm water, servicing, transportation, agriculture and more.
The virtual event will feature a presentation, live poll questions, a Q&A session and key discussion questions. Members of the public can ask questions in advance on the webinar registration form or by visiting the project page on Let’s Talk Halton Hills. They can also send questions to Town staff by using the following email address or phone number.
If you or someone you know has any issues accessing the consultation material online, please call 905-873-2600 ext. 2900 or email planning@haltonhills.ca Town staff will make arrangements to provide hard copies of the public engagement material and options for submitting comments and questions.
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Celebrating Halloween This Year |
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Halton Region remains in Stage 3 at this time and the Provincial Government has released public health advice and tips for celebrating Halloween this year. Residents are reminded to take extra precautions and check with their local public health unit for additional advice or measures to ensure safety for both themselves and their families.
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Pre-register to Join the Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review Virtual Open House on October 28 |
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A Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review (GWSPR) live stream Open House will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Community members are invited to join the open house by registering in advance.
During the event, background review and initial findings will be presented. Participants are encouraged to ask questions related to the GWSPR in advance on Let’s Talk Halton Hills platform.
If you or someone you know has any issues accessing the consultation material online, please call 905-873-2600 ext. 2900 or email planning@haltonhills.ca. Town staff will make arrangements to provide hard copies of the public engagement material and options for submitting comments and questions.
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Upcoming Final Tax Instalment |
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The final instalment of the 2020 Final Tax Bill is due October 28, 2020. Town Hall remains open to the public by appointment only and with modified hours however, staff encourage residents to make payments remotely this year.
For more information please call the Corporate Services Department at 905-873-2600.
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The Town of Halton Hills has partnered with Credit Valley Conservation to complete a Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). This Plan has practical adaptation measures to address climate change and support biodiversity in Hungry Hollow. |
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A new open air pavilion has been constructed at Glen Williams Park, replacing the old concession stand along with pathway connections and tree planting. The pavilion will be able to maximize usage from baseball, Canada Day events and general park use. Thanks to all the community members that provided input for the project. |
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Gellert Playground Equipment |
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The play equipment at Gellert Community Park has been replaced. New features include a zipline, the tallest slide in Town, many inclusive sensory elements, xylophone and spinning net climber.
The Town encourages community members to maintain physical distancing while using play equipment, practice good hand hygiene and avoid touching face with unwashed hands.
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Recreation and Parks staff will present the Youth Services Update memorandum during October 26 Council meeting. The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with an update on the following information regarding the provision of youth services in Halton Hills:
- Impact and status of Halton Hills Youth Centres in Acton and Georgetown including a status update on the new Acton Youth Centre;
- Summary of continued youth service delivery throughout the pandemic;
- Actions resulting from the Youth Network and continued coordination with youth service providers in 2021.
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Culture Days End on October 25 |
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Join the celebration of local arts and culture with one final weekend of Culture Days events!
Discover new and on-going activities including two special video series: Arts & Culture Conversations, five interviews by Francesca Durham featuring local artists and the curator of the Helson Gallery (Judy Daley, Ingrid Mayrhofer, Sydney Patten, Promise, and Mosa McNeilly) and Centre Stage at the JET, performances recorded at the John Elliott Theatre (Tina Newlove, Jean Assamoa, Tragedy Ann, and Meagan Speakman's TDI Acro Dancers - including an interview with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario).
Don't miss your chance to fill out a Culture Days survey and enter to win over $160 in prizes.
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Under Wraps: Call to Artists |
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The Town’s Public Art Program invites professional artists living and/or working in Halton Hills to submit a proposal for ‘Under Wraps’, a new public art project to wrap utility boxes with artist designs. Apply by 9 a.m. on November 10, 2020 to be considered for a commission of $1,000 per design. There are opportunities for 10 artists or artist teams. |
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Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies:
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Stay Current on the Coronavirus |
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Information on Town operations, facility closures, mandatory masks and more can be found on the Town's COVID-19 web page.
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