Vol. 5 - Issue 11

September 1, 2022

• Town Council Meeting on September 6
• 2022 Municipal Election
• Town to Install Fairy Lake Osprey Platform
• Go Green Event on October 1
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Usage Increasing
• Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program
• Resilient to Climate Change
• Help Shape the Next Phase of Employment Lands in Halton Hills
• New Outdoor Furnishings Support Acton Youth Centre
• Heritage Acton Receives CIP Façade Improvement Grant to Restore Town Hall
• Culture Days: Call for Volunteers
• Art Around Acton
• Plein Air Painters and Everyone Interested in Outdoor Art
• Culture E-newsletter
• Job Opportunities
• COVID-19 Information

Town Council Meeting on September 6

The Town will hold a Council meeting on September 6, 2022, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. In our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, in-person public attendance will not be permitted at this time.

Council members are adopting a new practice for attending meetings using a hybrid approach whereby some members will attend in person and others will attend virtually on a rotational basis.

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.

2022 Municipal Election

The 2022 Municipal Election is almost here. Avoid lineups and crowds on Election Day with online advanced voting from October 7 – 22, 2022.

If you require accessibility support, you can also vote in person on election day on October 24, 2022.

Make sure you’re on the 2022 voters list and make your vote count in Halton Hills.

Town to Install Fairy Lake Osprey Platform

The Halton-North Peel Naturalist Club in partnership with Halton Hills Hydro, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Town of Halton Hills is planning to install an osprey tower in the open space beside Fairy Lake.



Osprey platforms provide potential habitat and nesting options for these birds, though there is no guarantee that they will nest here. This work is being done to encourage biodiversity around Fairy Lake. The osprey platform will be installed on Town property adjacent to the lake.

Go Green Event on October 1

The Town will host a Go Green event on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre located at 9 Church Street, Georgetown.

The event will have free electric vehicle (EV) test drives by Plug'n Drive, EV Owner's Section, green products on display by businesses, and tours of the green features of the Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Usage Increasing

The usage of the Town’s electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is steadily increasing. Over 100 hours of EV charging were recorded during the last three months. This averages to a savings of more than 400 litres of gasoline and has reduced greenhouse gases by 1,012 kgs.

Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program

The Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program is well underway. Retrofits vary from new heat pumps, solar panels, upgrading windows, and many more.

Subscribe for free to the Retrofit Halton Hills webpage to keep up to date on program news

Climate Change Resilience

The weather is getting more extreme and preparing for the unexpected helps the community to be more resilient to climate change.

It is important to know where to report service issues:

• For power outages contact Halton Hills Hydro at 519-853-3701
• Recognize gas by its smell by taking the ‘Smell Gas’ quiz at Enbridge Gas
• Call the Region of Halton at 311 for water pressure issues

Help Shape the Next Phase of Employment Lands in Halton Hills

The Town is undertaking a secondary plan for ‘Employ Halton Hills – Phase 2B Employment Area Integrated Planning Project’. This area is known as the Premier Gateway Phase 2B and comprises approximately 257 hectares of land north of Steeles Avenue, between Eighth Line and Winston Churchill Blvd.

We’d like to thank everyone for the feedback provided on the two land use options for EmployHH. Your input, coupled with the technical work, has helped shape the direction of the draft Preferred Land Use Concept.

We’re now looking for your feedback on the draft plan. Visit the project page on Let’s Talk Halton Hills and take the survey which will be closed on September 16.

The team will incorporate the survey results and present the final draft and accompanying draft land use policies at an Open House scheduled for early 2023.

Pictured outside the Acton Youth Centre - left to right: Councillor Clark Sommerville; Kathy Everson, contributing organizer of the 3 Musketear's Memorial Golf Tournament; Mayor Rick Bonnette; Councillor Michael Albano; Rick Everson, contributing organizer of the 3 Musketear's Memorial Golf Tournament; and Councillor John Hurst.

New Outdoor Furnishings Support Acton Youth Centre

On Monday, August 29, 2022, the Acton Youth Centre celebrated the generous donation of outdoor furniture purchased from the proceeds of the 3 Musketears Golf Tournament.

Users of the youth centre provided input on the patio space furnishings which include two picnic tables, a bench, and umbrellas.  

Heritage Acton Receives CIP Façade Improvement Grant to Restore Town Hall

Heritage Acton received a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $17,500 to support renovations to the historic Acton Town Hall building located at 19 Willow Street North.

Culture Days: Call for Volunteers

Are you interested in arts and culture and want to engage with your local community? Volunteers at Culture Days will help local artists and cultural groups set up and host their activities between September 23 - October 16. 

Art Around Acton 

The Town of Halton Hills has partnered with the Downtown Acton BIA in presenting 'Art Around Acton', happening now until the end of 2022.

Experience a variety of temporary and permanent public art activations and cultural events including an artist in residency and music series at the Acton Farmer's Market.

Be sure to visit all five vibrant picnic tables at local restaurants and Prospect Park, post your photos, tag the artist, and use the hashtag #ArtAroundActon.

Plein Air Painters and Everyone Interested in Outdoor Art

The Helson Gallery, Credit Valley Artisans, and the Norval Community Association are sponsoring the 8^th Annual Plein Air Competition on September 17 in the village of Norval.

With a rich history and scenic location on the Credit River, Norval is the perfect spot for Plein Air painting. Discover what drew Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson to Norval in the 1920s and 30s, and what continues to draw artists today. 

Culture E-newsletter

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

Job Opportunities

Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

• Facility Operators – Part Time
• Customer Service Representatives – Arenas – Part Time
• Concession Attendants – Part Time
• Facility Attendants – Part Time
• ActiVan Specialized Transit Operator – Part Time
• Theatre Customer Service Representative – Part Time
• Neighbourhood Programmer
• Theatre Technician – Part Time
• Library Associate – Community Engagement (Children’s, Youth, and/or Adult) – 3 positions
• Youth Services Librarian – Community Engagement (one-year full-time contract)

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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