- Town Council Meeting on April 17
- Mayor’s Message
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Gellert Community Park Expansion Public Consultation
- Cultural Heritage Master Plan Virtual Public Open House Follow Up
- Employ Halton Hills Premier Gateway P2B Virtual Public Open House Follow Up
- Miller Drive Park – Skate Features
- Main Street (Glen Williams) Improvements Project Update
- Earth Week Celebrations April 21 – 28
- Race to Net Zero on April 22
- Used Bike Swap
- Visit Halton Hills Tourism Artist Call
- Halton Hills FANFEST 2023
- Upcoming Show in the Helson Gallery
- Job Opportunities
- Subscribe to Let's Talk Halton Hills
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Town Council Meeting on April 17 | |
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The Town will hold a Council meeting on April 17 2023, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Town Council meetings are being conducted using a hybrid model where members of Council can participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically via Zoom.
At this time, members of the public are encouraged to continue to view the meeting by watching the live stream through the Town’s Municipal Calendar web page.
Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting, please complete the online delegation form no later than one business day before the meeting is to be held.
If you would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca 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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National Volunteer Week is April 16 - 22 and the theme is ‘Volunteering Weaves Us Together.’ In Halton Hills, volunteers mean enthusiasm, participation, and impact. To everyone who has made our Town better through your selfless efforts – whether big or small gestures – thank you!
Subscribe to the Mayor’s Messages for monthly updates right to your inbox.
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Gellert Community Park Expansion
Public Consultation
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The Town is looking to further develop and expand the uses of the Gellert Community Park.
Three concepts have been developed for public consultation. Please let us know what you think by May 8, 2023.
An in-person public meeting will also be held on April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre located at 10241 8th Line, Georgetown.
Visit the project page
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Cultural Heritage Master Plan
Virtual Public Open House Follow Up
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Employ Halton Hills Premier Gateway P2B
Virtual Public Open House Follow Up
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We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan Virtual Public Open House on March 22, 2023.
The poll questions from the event are now available as a survey on Let's Talk Halton Hills.
Visit the project page to view the recording of the event, look at the PowerPoint presentation, read the questions and answers, complete the survey, and more.
The survey will be closed on April 17.
You can also connect with Town staff about the next steps.
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Miller Drive Park - Skate Features | |
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The Recreation & Parks Department is planning for the design and construction of street style skate features. Based on the 2017 Georgetown Action Sports Needs Assessment, Miller Drive Park was identified as a location for skateboard features.
Help shape the design of the features and future of the park by completing the survey by April 17, 2023.
Visit the project page
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Main Street (Glen Williams) Improvements
Project Update
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Previously, it was communicated that Bridge 2 was planned for construction in 2023. However, due to structural limitations with the existing bridge, construction will no longer start in 2023.
The full, detailed project update can be reviewed in the March 2023 Project Update Notice.
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Earth Week Celebrations April 21 - 28 | |
April 22, 2023, marks the 53rd year of Earth Day and to celebrate, the Town will host its annual Earth Week celebrations. Earth Week activities support environmental health, a strong tree canopy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a resilient community. The Annual Tree Sale is changing to a new program. | |
Race to Net Zero on April 22 | |
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Visit the Acton Arena and Community Centre on April 22 to find information on electric vehicles, sustainable transportation, presentations on solar power, home and property improvements, and reducing the impact on the environment.
Race to Net Zero is a collaboration between Your Green Homes and the Town of Halton Hills.
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Don't miss the annual Used Bike Swap, hosted this year at the Race to Net Zero event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Acton Arena and Community Centre located at 415 Queen St., Acton.
Residents are invited and encouraged to take part in this great recycling initiative that gets used bikes and trikes into the hands of those who need them while also raising cash for local food banks.
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Visit Halton Hills Tourism Artist Call | |
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The Town invites professional artists to submit a design for the Visit Halton Hills tourism canvas tote bags to be distributed to the public at events in 2023.
Design submissions can be made online until April 30, 2023 at midnight.
The submission form, eligibility rules, design requirements, and compensation information can be found here.
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Halton Hills FANFEST 2023 | |
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Halton Hills Public Library announces the return of the Halton Hills FANFEST– the only fandom event of its kind in Halton Hills – at the Georgetown Branch, Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FANFEST invites everyone of every age to come and celebrate their fandom at the library. Participants are encouraged to wear their favourite costume, gather friends and family, pander to the camera in the photo booth, strut their stuff at the Cosplay Parade, meet a variety of ‘special guests’, take part in fun creative activities and programs, and visit the Artist’s Alley.
There’s something for everyone at Halton Hills FANFEST 2023.
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Upcoming Show in the Helson Gallery | |
Detail of Autumn in Island Lake Conservation by Milly Tseng. | |
Locally Grown: Further Afield is on display from April 19 – June 18, 2023. This annual Locally Grown exhibition features local artists exploring the theme Further Afield. Come see how artists have interpreted this theme, whether it be expressed literally, emotionally, or imaginatively. | |
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Cultural Services is launching an e-newsletter. Opt-in to stay informed about arts and culture opportunities and events within Halton Hills.
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Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
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