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May 19 to 25 is National Public Works Week. This year's theme is "advancing quality of life for all." 

From maintaining our roads and parks to providing clean water and wastewater services, our dedicated professionals work hard behind the scenes to keep Georgina running smoothly and safely. 

The Town of Georgina honoured members of the community with the 2023 Volunteer Award of Merit at a ceremony at the ROC on Thursday, May 16, 2024. 

The Victoria Day long weekend is here. A reminder for residents that the Civic Centre and most Town facilities will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Waste and recycling collection will move one day later next week due to the holiday. Check your waste calendar, download the free Recycle Coach app or visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling for more. 

For after-hours emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts. 

The Town is donating trees to schools in Georgina. Thirty trees have been given to each of 13 schools in the York Region District School Board and to each of four schools in the York Catholic District School Board. The trees were part of 2,500 generously donated to the Town by Canadian Trees for Life in April.

The Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start to summer and the Town of Georgina is gearing up for a fun-filled summer season. Warmer temperatures are on the way and that means summer is not far behind. The Town offers a variety of outdoor recreation areas, parks, beaches, sports fields and splash pads for use by residents and visitors. 

The Town of Georgina will offer a Vendor Pilot Program for the summer of 2024 at De La Salle Park and Willow Beach.  

“Our waterfront parks are popular destinations for residents and visitors. Over the past few years, the public has expressed an interest in having vendors, in particular food vendors, operate at these parks,” said Mayor Margaret Quirk. “We encourage all local businesses to express their interest in this pilot program as it will provide an opportunity for them to reach new audiences.”

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe continue to be higher than average for this time of year. However, the water levels have decreased slightly over the past week compared with the recent peak on May 1, 2024. These higher than average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.  

Lake Simcoe water level

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services has been awarded $500 from the national non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada (HFSC) and the Co-operators to increase awareness about the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers. 

Council voted to award the contract for the Replacement Civic Centre project to Maystar General Contractors Inc. 

The Council of the Town of Georgina invites people to volunteer in their community as a member of the following committees. The appointment is for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Current Town Board and Committee members are encouraged to apply.

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee (GAgAC)

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee (GAgAC) is an agricultural advisory body that will promote the stewardship, preservation, protection and public awareness of farming and agricultural issues in the Town of Georgina.