The Current | January 19, 2023

Vol. 6 - Issue 1

January 19, 2023

Town Council Meeting on January 23
Town Receives $1,464,430 in Federal Funding
Town Completes Hungry Hollow Trail Network
Stewarttown Secondary Plan Update
Town’s Community Partnership Program
$2,500 Digital Transformation Grant – Applications Now Open
Experience Art Around Acton
Black History Month
New Exhibition at the Helson Gallery – Carrie L. Hillyard: A Forgotten Journey
Create Halton Hills
Job Opportunities
COVID-19 Information

Town Council Meeting on January 23

The Town will hold a Council meeting on January 23, 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.

Council Meeting Agenda

M.P. Longfield and Mayor Ann Lawlor

Town Receives $1,464,430 in Federal Funding

Leveraging funding from other levels of government continues to be integral to upholding the quality of life for Halton Hills residents. A media conference held at the Acton Arena saw M.P. Longfield speak to federal grant funding totalling $1,464,430 that will support five municipal projects.

More about federal funding

Town Completes Hungry Hollow Trail Network

The Hungry Hollow Trail network is now complete. The 7 km trail network allows residents to walk from downtown Georgetown to Hall Road through diverse natural areas that include native forests to a boardwalk through sensitive wetland areas and bridge river crossings. It connects neighbourhoods and parks, encouraging barrier free access to nature and active living opportunities.

Stewarttown Secondary Plan Updates

The Stewarttown Secondary Plan project, once completed, will identify the most appropriate mix of land uses in the area while incorporating best practices for community development.

Currently, all six Phase 3 studies which help inform the direction of the project are available for review on Let's Talk Halton Hills.

The land use concepts for the area will be presented in the coming months. Questions can be directed to Town Staff through the Stewarttown project page in the interim.

More about the technical studies

Town's Community Partnership Program

The Community Partnership Program provides support for community-based activities, events and initiatives that align with the Town’s priorities.

The Town believes that governments, community organizations and groups have a shared responsibility to foster a healthy, safe, and active community and to contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life for the residents. As a result, the Town of Halton Hills allocates municipal funds and resources to support community-based initiatives that align with the Town’s strategic plan.

The Town is looking to partner with organizations or individuals who offer activities, events, or initiatives that fit into one of our partnership priorities:

1. Active Living

2. Community Wellbeing

3. Community and Neighbourhood Engagement

Organizations that meet eligibility criteria may submit one application. The application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Applications are accepted once annually.

$2,500 Digital Transformation Grant

Applications Now Open

Eligible Halton Hills small businesses are invited to apply for a $2,500 digital grant that can be used towards digital marketing services, hiring a consultant, social media advertising, website development or redesign, upgrading photography, purchasing software, and much more! The grant will be ongoing until September 2023.

Contact the Halton Hills Digital Main Street Coordinator at dms@haltonhills.ca to review your marketing goals for 2023 and determine your eligibility for this granting opportunity.

More about the grant

Artists, Ingrid Mayrhofer and Judi Henhawk Sault

Experience Art Around Acton

Residents and visitors can still experience a variety of temporary and permanent public art activations in downtown Acton. View local artists’ work on display in storefront windows, a wrapped utility box at Main & Mill Streets, and a newly installed mural by Ingrid Mayrhofer at the Acton Library.

More about Art Around Acton

Black History Month

This February, experience work by Black artists, authors, and creators. Participate in a creative experience, read a featured book, or visit the Cultural Centre to explore original artwork by Sheryl Keen.

More about Black History Month programs

New Exhibition at the Helson Gallery - Carrie L. Hillyard: A Forgotten Journey

The Helson Gallery shines a spotlight on historical artist Carrie L. Hillyard in a new exhibition: A Forgotten Journey on view now until April 16. This retrospective exhibition explores the life of Canadian artist Carrie L. Hillyard (1866 – 1952) through her drawings and paintings.

All are welcome to attend the opening reception for the show, including live music from Derek Macrae, on January 22 from 2 – 3 p.m.

Learn about the artist

Create Halton Hills

Have you heard? Cultural Services is launching an e-newsletter! Opt-in to stay informed about arts and culture opportunities and events within Halton Hills.

Subscribe to the e-newsletter

Job Opportunities

Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

COVID-19 Information

Find clinic information and more on the Town's COVID-19 web page.

For health-related information, visit Halton Region.

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