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Councillor
Vegh advised that the Town will be changing to a free chlorine disinfection
method for the water distribution in order to ensure pipe wall cleanliness
and water quality. This temporary changeover has been postponed. The
Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services advised that there
has been a delay and the changeover will commence at the end of January,
2015. There may be slight chlorine odour or colour in the water during the
disinfection period.
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Councillor
Kerwin advised that some Ward 2 residents may experience a mist coming from
their appliances or water taps during the water system disinfection period.
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Councillor Kerwin advised that the bridge located at
College Manor Park connecting the park to Sheridan Court is closed for
repairs until further notice. College Manor Park can be accessed
alternatively through College Manor Drive or Gaston Place. For more
information, please contact the Town at 905-895-5193 or email [email protected]
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Councillor
Kerwin advised that he will be at the Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park
Avenue, on January 24, January 31 and February 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. Residents are invited to drop-in to chat.
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Councillor
Twinney invited residents to join
in the fun at Newmarket’s Annual Winterfest event! Enjoy a $1.00 pancake
breakfast beginning Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at Newmarket
Riverwalk Commons on Doug Duncan Drive. The fun continues 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. with entertainment, Tim Horton Express rides, horse drawn wagon rides,
pony rides, children's games and hot food. Admission is free although select
activities have a nominal fee. Winterfest continues on Sunday, February 8,
2015 at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle Street West with free
public skating from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and free public swimming from 2:00 to 4:00
p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome. For more
information, please visit www.newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.
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Regional
Councillor Taylor advised that on Thursday, February 5, 2015 the York Region
Food Network is hosting its annual fundraiser and trivia challenge. They are
seeking sponsors and trivia teams to join them in order to work toward food
sustainability in our community. If you are interested in sponsoring or
participating in the event, please contact Joan Stonehocker at [email protected]
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Regional
Councillor Taylor advised that the Newmarket Soccer Club loan has officially
been paid in full to the Town. An Information Report regarding the payment
is available on the Town’s website. He summarized the purpose and reasoning
for the loan and pointed out that the Town collected $140,000 in interest
payments through the loan.
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Councillor
Hempen put a call out to teens to get ahead of the game with Toronto Argonaut Jonathan Hood. His
12 session teen mentorship program teaches leadership, teamwork and
performance. The program starts Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m. at the Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park located at 56 Charles
Street. For more information and to register, visit www.newmarket.ca/aheadofthegame
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Councillor
Sponga thanked volunteers and the community of Ward 5 for preparing the ice
pad at the Lions Park. The rink has been filled with families playing shinny
hockey and the location is now a community meeting place. He also thanked
staff for their work to launch the outdoor hockey rink pilot program.
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Councillor
Sponga commended the Newmarket Minor Hockey League and advised that the
children of Newmarket performed well at the Neil Barber Memorial Hockey
tournament in London, Ontario.
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Councillor
Sponga advised that a Public
Information Centre is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 to discuss the
proposed reconstruction of Woodland Court from Lorne Avenue to the west
limit. The format is an Open House and you are invited to drop-in anytime
between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. in Cane Meeting Room A & B at the Municipal
Offices at 395 Mulock Drive. Project drawings will be on display and staff
representatives from Engineering Services and the Town's consultant will be
available to answer questions and provide information. If you are unable to
attend the Public Information Centre and have questions regarding this
project, please contact Tom Ungar, Capital Projects Coordinator at
905-953-5300 ext. 2504 or email [email protected]
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Councillor
Broome-Plumley thanked staff and residents for their work preparing the
footprint for the ice pad in Ward 6.
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Councillor
Broome-Plumley advised that the
Town is seeking volunteers to serve on various statutory committees.
Newmarket residents may apply to be a part of a number of committees
including the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Appeals Committee, Committee
of Adjustment, Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee, Newmarket Public
Library Board and Property Standards Committee. The deadline for applications
is January 23, 2015. For more information and to apply, please visit www.newmarket.ca or call 905-953-5300 ext. 2200.
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Councillor
Broome-Plumley advised that Say
My Name is a song written to combat the growing issue of bullying. Say My
Name Canada, a 30-day kindness challenge, begins January 25, 2015 and
culminates on February 25, 2015 with the international release of the video
for Say My Name. Participants are encouraged to keep track of kindness acts,
posting the amount done as a school, company, family, organization or group
of friends through the "Kindness Counter" online at www.saymynamecanada.com Let’s join together to stop bullying now.
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Councillor
Bisanz advised that “The
Battle of York” Benefit Game is being hosted by the Newmarket Hurricanes on
February 14, 2015 at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex. The Newmarket
Hurricanes take on the Aurora Tigers at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for
adults, $6.00 for seniors and students and $4.00 for children 10 and under.
All proceeds from the game go to Southlake’s Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.
This event honours 3 young men whose lives ended far too early: Kevin Lord,
Josh Sedore and K.J. Ramolla. More information is available online at www.newmarkethurricanes.com
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Mayor
Van Bynen invited residents to join him at at the Upper Canada Mall on Sunday, February 8, 2015
for CHATS’ Walk for Wellness to support programs and services for seniors in
our community. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk takes place from
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The $25.00 registration fee per walker is available online
and friends and family can donate directly through your personal fundraising
web page. A donation form can also be downloaded to collect pledges done by
cash or cheque. There are also fundraising incentives. For more information
visit the CHATS website at www.chats.on.ca
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Mayor
Van Bynen thanked the directors of the Newmarket Soccer Club for their
commitment to the community.
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Mayor
Van Bynen advised that the next Council meeting is Monday, February 9, 2015
at 7:00 p.m.
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