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Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Municipal Update, November 2023
To help keep you informed of what is happening at Middlesex Centre we send out regular updates on our website and social media accounts, and through our monthly e-newsletter.
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Holiday Hoopla - Dec. 1 at the Komoka Wellness Centre
Join us for an evening of FREE, FESTIVE, FAMILY FUN at the Komoka Wellness Centre on Friday, Dec. 1, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

  • Public Skating (helmets required; starting at 6:00 pm)
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Tree Lighting
  • Crafts & Games
  • Visit from Santa (starting at 6:45 pm)
  • FREE hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies 
  • We'll be collecting non-perishable food items for Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank (our local food bank) at this event.

Holiday Hoopla is hosted by the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, the Middlesex County Library, the Optimist Club of Komoka-Kilworth and the Komoka-Kilworth Business Association.

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Save the Date! Holiday Movie Day in Komoka Dec. 23

Middlesex Centre and the Komoka-Kilworth Optimist Club invite you to Holiday Movie Day in Komoka! We'll be showing the movie "Elf" at the Komoka Community Centre on Dec. 23 at 1:00 pm. Free admission. Snack bar available.

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Celebrate the Holidays in Middlesex Centre

In addition to the municipal events mentioned, many community organizations across Middlesex Centre are offering fun holiday events. See the website for more seasonal activities.

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Council Grants - Apply by November 30

Does your organization have a great idea for a community project in Middlesex Centre? You may be eligible for funding support under Middlesex Centre’s Council Grants Program or the Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund. Applications are due Nov 30.

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Fraud Awareness for Seniors Workshops

Learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to fraud. Join the OPP for one of two free Fraud Prevention Workshops taking place Nov. 29 at Delaware Community Centre and Dec. 7 at Komoka Community Centre. Both workshops start at 1:00 pm.

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New Special Events Guide for Middlesex Centre

Planning a special event? From community picnics to parades to concerts and more, our new Special Events Guide and Checklist help organizations and individuals know what is required when hosting a special event in Middlesex Centre.

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Middlesex Centre Parks: Winter Update
As we move into the winter season, please note:

  • Middlesex Centre offers tobogganing hills at Caverhill, Deerhaven Optimist, Delaware Lions, Douglas B. Weldon, and Westbrook parks. See the website for tips on tobogganing safely.

  • Playground equipment should not be used if wet or snow/ice covered.

  • Tennis and pickleball court nets will be removed in December or at first significant snowfall. Courts are closed for the winter.

  • The back parking lot of Douglas B. Weldon Park is closed for the winter. The front lot is available from 5:00 am to 8:30 pm.

  • The Ilderton Rail Trail from Junction Park to the Fire Hall will be cleared again this winter (after roads and sidewalks, which have priority).

  • Komoka Park walking trails are not maintained in the winter.

  • The playgrounds at Komoka and Meadowcreek park are closed for construction. Visitors are reminded to stay out of the fenced areas
Green Lights = Firefighter Responding to an Emergency!
When emergencies happen, the on-call, professional firefighters of Middlesex Centre are ready to respond at any moment.

Help our firefighters get to their emergency calls quickly and safely.

Our firefighters flash green lights in the front of their personal vehicles when they are responding to an emergency.

If you “see green” pull over if it is safe to do so and let our firefighters pass.
2024 Fees By-law, Utility Rates & Municipal Budget
Council considered three financial items of note at their Nov. 15 meeting:

Fees By-law Update - Council approved the 2024 Fees and Charges By-law, which outlines the fees for a number of municipal services not covered by taxes.

Utility Rate Changes - Council approved changes to water, wastewater and stormwater rates for the coming year:
  • the water rate will increase by 1% (the first rate change since 2021);
  • the rate for wastewater will increase by 4% for both fixed and volumetric fees; and
  • the rate for stormwater will increase by 2.5%.
With this change, residents with all three services will see their bill increase by about 2.64% or $4.12 per month, depending on the amount of water they use.

Municipal Budget 2024 - Staff presented the proposed operating budget to Council, having already presented the capital budget earlier in the month. Council will consider approval of the budget at their meeting on Dec. 20.

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Final Tax Instalments for 2023 due Nov. 30

Reminder: Final instalments for 2023 due by Nov. 30. There are many ways to pay, including online through your financial institution. You can also sign-up for pre-authorized payments. Please visit the website to learn more.

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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.
REMINDER: Parking is not permitted on municipal roads between
2:00am and 7:00am from Labour Day to Victoria Day.
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Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Phone: 519-666-0190 or 1-800-220-8968