Monthly News & Updates

October 2023 | 10

November 15 at 7:00pm

Township Office

The Township of Mulmur is seeking community input on the following proposed music festival:

Lit Galaxy Festival

556210 Mulmur-Melancthon Townline

June 28, 29, 30, 2024

Anticipated Attendance: 25,000

Residents and agencies will be given the opportunity to ask questions and speak to the applicants, as well as provide feedback to Council to assist in their decision making.

The public meeting will be held on

November 15, 2023 at 7:00pm

at the Township Office

758070 2^nd Line East Mulmur.

Video Connection

Further meeting details can be found on the Township’s website.

Mulmur and Dufferin County lead the way in emergency preparedness!

Dufferin County and its local municipal partners continue to lead the way in emergency preparedness and are ready to meet the needs of residents and visitors in a crisis.

Dufferin County has provided Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, Orangeville and Shelburne with eight stocked municipal emergency support services (ESS) trailers to provide support in local crisis situations. These trailers are the first of their kind in Ontario at a regional level and will help ensure the safety and well-being of the community in emergency situations.

The trailers contain equipment and provisions to enable volunteers to support to up to 50 people in emergencies, including:

50 folding cots
50 blankets and pillows
Reflective vests for volunteers
Personal hygiene supplies
Emergency food supplies
First aid kits
Administrative supplies

If you are interested in helping at the Honeywood Emergency Shelter let us know. info@mulmur.ca or

705-466-3341 x223

Every Child Matters

Council began its meeting on October 4th with a moment of silence to further their commitment to commemorating the legacy of residential schools and honouring residential school survivors.

Last chance to register for the EDC Breakfast October 18th, 2023!

Learn About Employee Attraction and Retention in our Area!

Join us for a special event featuring guest speakers from the Dufferin Board of Trade, Georgian College, and Workforce Planning Board. Our experts will share their insights on attracting and retaining top talent in our community.

This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with local businesses and discover resources and programs available to support your workforce.

Don't miss out on this informative event! Register before October 11th to reserve your spot.

Primrose Elementary School Playground

The Township is proud to have been a part of the new playground at Primrose Elementary School. This playground boasts a ton of exciting features including a log jam, chin-up bars, sensory panels, a new sandbox, no-mow zone, new shade trees and slides.

Public Notice

5th Line Culvert Replacement

Construction is anticipated to start the week of October 16, 2023, and be completed in approximately one week.

Detours will be in effect.

Contact the Township or visit Municipal511 for more information.

Do you have a vision for Mulmur?

We invite you to join us around the table for casual conversation to share your ideas!

November 7, 2023 at 7pm

Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Road

November 16, 2023 at 9am and 7pm (virtual and in-person)

Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East or online.

November 20, 2023 at 7pm

Primrose Elementary School, 636064 Prince of Wales Road

We need your help!

The residents of Mulmur are our most valuable resource and without them we could not achieve our goals. As we build upon the strong foundation of our past and plan for the future, we value your input as we seek to strengthen the Township’s decision making and governance.

Complete Survey

Next Council Meeting & 2024 Public Budget Meeting:

9:00

Wednesday

November 1, 2023

Residents are invited to attend either in-person or online to submit their input and have a say in Mulmur’s 2024 budget. Written submissions will also be accepted and can be sent to treasurer@mulmur.ca. Council proposes to adopt the 2024 Budget at its meeting on December 14, 2023.

MEETING DETAILS

In-Person Location:

758070 2nd Line East

Phone Connection: 1 647 374 4685 1 647 558 0588

Zoom Connection

Meeting ID: 848 2998 8171

Join the Mansfield Outdoor Centre on October 14th from 10am to 5pm for "Hops In The Hills"!

This event features live music, local breweries, kids' entertainment, draw prizes, a delicious BBQ and more! With a perfect blend of activities for all ages, it's the ultimate day out in the great outdoors!

Thomson Trail Ice Rink is back !

We are excited to announce that the Thomson Trail Community Ice Rink is returning for its third year! However, we need volunteers to help with the set up and weekly maintenance of the rink. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn community hours while giving back to the community. We welcome and appreciate the support of anyone who is willing to lend a hand.

Please contact

Jennifer Shephard at jshephard@mulmur.ca for more information on how you can get involved.