Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Municipal Update, February 2023
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To help keep you informed of what is happening at Middlesex Centre we send out regular updates on our website and Facebook and Twitter accounts, and through our e-newsletter.
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Happy Family Day!
The municipal office will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, for the Family Day holiday. The Komoka Wellness Centre and Ilderton Area will be open 10am to 3pm. Note there is NO change to waste and recycling collection.
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Free Family Day Skating in Middlesex Centre
Join us for Free Family Day Skates on February 20, from 1pm to 3pm at Ilderton Arena and the Komoka Wellness Centre.
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Celebrate Family Day in Middlesex Centre
Join local community organizations like the Komoka Railway Museum and Camp Kee-Mo-Kee for special events this Family Day weekend.
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Community Improvement Plan Grants: Apply Now |
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) looks to revitalize areas across Middlesex Centre by providing funds to local businesses.
Seven funding streams are available, including grants for façade and signage, accessibility improvements, and energy efficiency retrofits, among others.
Depending on the funding stream, businesses may be eligible for up to $7,500 in grants or reimbursements.
Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
middlesexcentre.ca/cip
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Water Testing: Volunteers Needed for Lead Sampling Program |
We’re looking for residents to volunteer their homes to test for lead in the municipality’s drinking water system.
This is routine testing to ensure the safety of our municipal water system.
What’s involved? One our licensed operators will come to your home between 8am and 3pm. The operator will take a sample from your kitchen tap. The test takes about 45 minutes and uses less than 50 litres of water. You will get a copy of the test results for your home.
If you can help, contact Public Works and Engineering with Middlesex Centre, to arrange an appointment ( email or call 519-666-0190 ext 5263). Please include your address in your message.
Note: If you are looking for information on testing your well water, please check with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
middlesexcentre.ca/news
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Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to MCFS
Enbridge Gas recently donated $5,000 to Middlesex Centre Fire Services through Safe Community Project Assist. The funds provide training materials to help keep our firefighters up-to-date with the latest life-saving techniques.
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Old River Road Public Information Centre runs March 2
Middlesex Centre is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the preferred engineering approach and design for Old River Road. This drop-in style PIC takes place March 2, 2023, from 4pm to 6pm at the Komoka Wellness Centre.
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Reduced Load Limits in effect for March and April
To keep our municipal roads in tip-top shape, Middlesex Centre has reduced load limits in place for March and April. Watch for signs on local roads, and visit the website or contact the office for a list of roads with load restrictions in place.
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Winter Parking Remains in Effect
There is no parking on municipal roads from 2am to 7am between Labour Day and Victoria Day. This restriction applies at all times, even when there is no snow. Don’t forget to move basketball and hockey nets away from the edge of road.
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Reminder: Property Taxes due February 28
Your first property tax instalment for the year is due on Feb. 28, 2023. If you are paying through your bank or by mail please remember to allow sufficient time for your payment to be received by the office.
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Spring Rec Program Registration starts Feb 20
Looking to join yoga, zumba, Tai Chi, pickleball, or other recreation programs in your community?
Middlesex Centre’s spring recreation programs begin March 20. Participants can register online starting February 20.
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Westbrook Park Playground Upgrades
We're getting ready for Spring! The new equipment for the Westbrook Park Playground has been ordered, with installation planned for late May. Find images of what the playground will look like and learn more about the project on the municipal website.
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March Break - Free Public Skating
We hope you and your family will join us on the ice over the March Break. Thanks to local sponsors, free public skating is available daily at both the Komoka and Ilderton arenas!
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Cooking Safety - Stand by your Pan |
Unattended cooking is a leading cause of fires in the home. Practice cooking safety by:
- Staying in the kitchen when cooking.
- Keeping a proper-fitting pot lid near the stove when cooking. If a pot catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove.
- Keeping combustible items such as cooking utensils, dishcloths, paper towels and pot holders a safe distance from the stove.
For more safe cooking tips, visit the website or contact Middlesex Centre Fire Services.
middlesexcentre.ca/fire-safety
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Concerns about Roads, Parks, Facilities? Let us know! |
Notice municipal parks or property in need of repair or attention?
If you have non-urgent or general concerns about roads, parks or municipal facilities, you can report a concern at any time through our website. |
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Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Phone: 519-666-0190 or 1-800-220-8968
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