Vol. 4 - Issue 9
August 26, 2021
  • Town Council Meeting on August 30
  • Mayor Supports Vaccination Passport
  • Mayor’s August Message
  • Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan Virtual Public Open House - September 14
  • Electric Vehicle Event - September 18
  • Shop Local Campaign Encourages Local Spending
  • Register an Event for Culture Days by September 7
  • Retrofit Halton Hills Survey Results
  • Fairy Lake Water Quality Update Has Begun
  • Cultural Heritage Master Plan Interactive Map and Kickoff Survey
  • Digital Main Street
  • The Annual Used Bike Swap is Back
  • Job Opportunities
  • COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Stay Current on Coronavirus
Town Council Meeting on August 30
The Town will hold a Council meeting on August 30, 2021 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom. In our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, public attendance at Council meetings will not be permitted at this time. 

Members of the public who would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to the meeting. Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
Mayor Supports Vaccination Passport
In a letter written to the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier Ford and Minister of Health Christine Elliott, Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette adds his voice to the growing number of leaders calling for a vaccination passport.
Mayor's August Message
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Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan Virtual Open House - September 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Work has begun to develop appropriate land use designations and policies for the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan (SGSP) and we’re looking for your input. 

Join us for a presentation on two land use alternatives and an opportunity to provide feedback that will help inform the development of the preferred land use plan on September 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Participants can provide questions related to the Secondary Plan process to Town staff in advance by email or phone or via the Question-and-Answer function during the virtual open house. Please contact us at planning@haltonhills.ca or 905-873-2600 ext. 2900 with questions or for direction on how to access the event. 

Get more information about the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan.
Electric Vehicle Event - September 18
The public is invited to a free event to learn about electric vehicles (EV) on September 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 221 Guelph Street. Mold-Masters SportsPlex parking lot.

COVID protocols will be practiced. This is a rain or shine event – families welcome!
Shop Local Campaign Encourages Local Spending
The Town has partnered with the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Georgetown Business Improvement Area and the Downtown Acton Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the annual Shop Local campaign.

According to Mayor Bonnette, “There have been many challenges for our business community as they have done their part to help keep our community safe. It doesn’t take much for us to help with their recovery -- all we need to do is shop locally whenever possible.”
Register an Event for Culture Days by September 7
Culture Days is just around the corner. Join the national celebration of arts and culture from September 24 - October 24 by registering a participatory event for the community.
 
To register an activity before September 7, 2021 and to stay up to date with all the news about over 60 activities planned in Halton Hills, visit haltonhills.ca/culturedays.
Retrofit Halton Hills Survey Results
To support the Town’s climate emergency declaration and Council’s net-zero by 2030 target, a home energy retrofit pilot program called Retrofit Halton Hills is being developed.

The program will target deep energy retrofits in the residential sector (the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Halton Hills) through the use of Local Improvement Charges (LICs) as a financing mechanism to encourage homeowner participation.

Earlier this year, a survey conducted on Let’s Talk Halton Hills asked homeowners to share their experiences with home energy improvements and 200 responses were received. The input was used to help design the pilot program which will be launched in 2022.
Fairy Lake Water Quality Update
Residents may notice the presence of surveyors conducting field studies around Fairy Lake both on foot and by boat this summer and continuing into Spring 2022.

Building on the 2010 Water Quality Study, information is being gathered about wildlife use and vegetation communities, and water and sediment samples are being collected. Lake users are also advised that Blue Green Algae has been detected by the boathouse dock so residents are reminded to take precautions.
 
Visit the Fairy Lake project page on Let's Talk Halton Hills for more information about the 2010 study, FAQs and subscribe to the page for updates as they become available.

Have you spotted geese, unique wildlife or plants? Mark them on the project maps.
Cultural Heritage Master Plan Interactive Map and Kickoff Survey
Halton Hills is developing a Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP) to provide the tools to identify, protect, and celebrate Halton Hills’ rich and diverse cultural heritage resources. This project is a community-integrated process, shaped by input from the community members.
 
Please visit the map and kickoff survey to tell us what you love about Halton Hills and identify special places.
Digital Main Street
Digital Main Street is back and available to more small businesses in Halton Hills. Digital Service Squad staff will be available for one-on-one meetings between September 2021 and February 2022.
The Annual Used Bike Swap is Back
Community members are invited to join the Halton Hills Bike It Committee for their Used Bike Swap, an event that gives residents the opportunity to recycle their bikes in an environmentally friendly way by putting them in the hands of those who can use them.
 
Participants will have the chance to donate their used bikes and trikes (in working condition) or get a great deal on a used bike for themselves or a family member.
 
All proceeds will go to local food banks.
Job Opportunities
COVID-19 Vaccinations
All individuals born in 2009 or older who live, work, or go to school in Halton Region are now eligible to be vaccinated at a Halton Region Community Vaccination clinic.

The province has also expanded eligibility and is offering third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to those at highest-risk to provide them with an extra layer of protection against the Delta variant. 
Stay Current on the Coronavirus
Information on Town operations, facility closures, mandatory masks and more can be found on the Town's COVID-19 web page.

For health-related information, including vaccination information, visit Halton Region.
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