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The Town has unveiled Georgina’s Game Plan, the 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan. The plan outlines the priorities for the organization, ensuring a common direction and purpose for Council and staff over the next four years.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has a special weather statement in effect for our area. Significant rainfall is forecast for today in portions of the Lake Simcoe watershed, with predicted rainfall accumulations of 30-50mm. Higher amounts of rainfall may occur in localized areas. 

The fire ban on all outdoor and open-air burning has been lifted for the Town of Georgina, effective today, June 12, 2023. The Town would like to thank all residents and visitors for their cooperation, and helping us spread the word about the fire ban.

Power has been restored to all Town facilities that had been affected.

Thank you for your understanding. 

“Recently, there have been some disturbing narratives and comments on social media attacking Town of Georgina staff. We are concerned about the tone and interactions taking place where it seems respect and kindness have been forgotten. Together, we are asking our community to please be respectful of Town staff working diligently in support of our municipality – in both your in-person and online interactions. This is also outlined in the Town’s Respectful Workplace Policy which we take very seriously.

The Town is working on the reconstruction of Irving Drive. Members of the public are invited to provide input on the project at a Public Information Centre (PIC) today, May 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Port Bolster Community Hall, 31416 Lake Ridge Rd. The PIC will be a drop-in format where project team members will display the project.

The Town of Georgina honoured members of the community with the 2022 Volunteer Award of Merit at a ceremony at the ROC on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

You are invited to the official opening of two new exciting amenities for the community of Pefferlaw. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. to officially open the new outdoor sports zone on the Pefferlaw Ice Pad and the new community garden. Join Mayor Margaret Quirk and Members of Council, as well as other community partners, at Pefferlaw Park, 38 Pete’s Lane, for this special event.

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 22.

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. 

The Town is moving forward with an upgrade to the public water tap at Black River Road and Park Road, and the installation of a new water tap at the Sutton Arena.

“We understand the importance of having the public water taps in our community and the need some of our residents have for clean, potable water,” said Mayor Margaret Quirk. “By updating the water tap at Black River Road, we are making it safer and more accessible for everyone. The new tap at the Sutton Arena will also provide easy access for residents to use while the tap at Black River Road is undergoing upgrades.”