Monthly News & Updates

September 2023 | 09

Deputy Mayor, Earl Hawkins Celebrates 25 Years!

Council recently recognized Deputy Mayor Earl Hawkins for his exceptional 25 years of service on Mulmur Council. Earl's journey started in 1991 as a Councillor and continued for approximately 18.5 years. In 2016, he became the Deputy Mayor, a position he has proudly held for the last seven years. Earl's extensive committee memberships and 25 years of Council experience reflect his dedication and loyalty to the residents of Mulmur. His continued devotion to serving the community is truly admirable.

Throughout his time on Council, Earl has made a lasting impact on the community. His service to the Township of Mulmur has been invaluable, and the Township is grateful to have an experienced leader like Earl on Council. Earl's passion for his work is evident, and his unwavering commitment to the community has been a source of inspiration for many. We extend our congratulations to Earl on this significant achievement and thank him for his years of service and dedication to Mulmur Council.

Congratulations to Burger Bus - Winner of the Summer Sandwich Smackdown!

L to R: Brenda Beattie-Gray, Mayor Janet Horner, Albert Luce

Do you have a vision for Mulmur?

We invite you to join us around the table for casual conversation. We want to hear your ideas!

October 4, 2023 at 7pm

North Dufferin Community Centre, 706114 County Rd 21

November 7, 2023 at 7pm

Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Road

November 16, 2023 at 9am and 7pm (virtually and in-person)

Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East or online.

November 20, 2023 at 7pm

Primrose Elementary, 636064 Prince of Wales Road

Requests for proposal:

The Township of Mulmur is inviting proposals for the following:

2023-2024 Concession Booth Operation North Dufferin Community Centre

2023-2025 Arena and Fire Hall Snow Removal Request for Quotation

More Info

Traffic and Noise Complaints

There has been an increase in concerns surrounding traffic and vehicle noise on our roadways. The Township is dedicated to supporting its residents and is currently exploring various traffic calming measures.

Excessively loud vehicles and exhaust systems are policed by the OPP through the Highway Traffic Act. The OPP often conduct enforcement on load vehicles throughout Dufferin. Please contact the OPP directly to advise them of concerns and offences so that they are better able to address the concerns of Mulmur residents throughout their patrols.

1-888-310-1122

The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department is recruiting volunteers! They are a rural Volunteer Fire Department operating out of the hamlet of Honeywood, servicing approximately 800 households with 27 volunteer fire fighters.

Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence a cover letter and detailed resume by

October 6, 2023 to:

Mathew Waterfield, Fire Chief

Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department

706116 County Rd 21

Mulmur, L9V 0W3

mwaterfield@mulmur.ca

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:

9:00

Wednesday

October 4, 2023

Join us to learn about Employee Attraction and Retention in the area.

Featuring guest speakers from:

-Dufferin Board of Trade

-Georgian College

-Workforce Planning Board

They will be sharing their expertise and insights on how to attract and retain top talent in our community.

This is a great opportunity to network with local businesses and learn about the resources and programs available to support your workforce.

Don't miss out on this informative event!

Join the Mansfield Outdoor Centre on September 30th from 2PM to 9pm for "Hops In The Hills"!

This event features live music, local breweries, kids' entertainment, draw prizes, a delicious BBQ and more! With a perfect blend of activities for all ages, it's the ultimate day out in the great outdoors!

Tickets

Thomson Trail ice rink is back this winter!

We are excited to announce that the Thomson Trail Community Ice Rink is returning for its third year! However, we need volunteers to help with the set up and weekly maintenance of the rink. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn community hours while giving back to the community. We welcome and appreciate the support of anyone who is willing to lend a hand.

Please contact

Jennifer Shephard at jshephard@mulmur.ca for more information on how you can get involved.

Save the date! This Thanksgiving weekend get into nature and explore one of the awesome loops of the Bruce Trail, right here in Mulmur! You will have a chance to win a prize valued at $100.

Stay tuned for more details…

We currently have job openings for

-Seasonal Equipment Operator

-Seasonal Weekend Patroller

-Arena Attendants

More info