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A new year will soon be here and with it, a new look for the 2024 Waste and Recycling Calendar. Residents will see a new format for the calendar, an easy-to-use single-page double-sided calendar with the waste schedule and helpful waste and recycling tips. The 2024 calendar has been mailed and residents can expect to receive it in their mailboxes the week of Dec. 11, 2023.

Georgina Council has approved the 2024 budget, which includes a 3.51 per cent increase for operating expenditures and a 2 per cent increase for an infrastructure levy for a total tax levy increase of 5.51 per cent. The annual infrastructure levy for capital reserves is necessary to ensure the Town can continue to invest in the capital infrastructure that residents rely upon. The increase translates into an estimated property tax increase of $140 for an average home with an assessed value of $448,000.

Georgina, ON – Drivers will get a chance to turn something naughty into something nice this holiday season with the Town of Georgina’s Toys for Tickets program. It allows people who get a parking ticket between Dec.1 to Dec. 14, for the offence of parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., the option of paying the ticket with a new, unwrapped toy equal to or greater than the amount of the fine. All toys received will be distributed through a local charity.

The Town is making space on the mantle after capturing four MarCom awards. The Communications Division won a platinum award for Georgina’s Game Plan – a creative marketing campaign for the Town’s Strategic Plan in the category of Strategic Communication, Integrated Marketing. The Economic Development and Tourism Division received a gold award for its marketing campaign promoting the annual Field to Table event.

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.

Applications for Town committees and boards are now closed.

Fence Viewers

When neighbours cannot agree on the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of a fence, the Line Fences Act governs the arbitration process if necessary. This provincial law allows for three municipally appointed fence viewers to examine the land in question and hear submissions from the adjoining owners and/or their witnesses.

Learning that the proposed aerodrome on Old Homestead Road has been determined to meet the requirements of the federal government is not the outcome residents or Council were hoping for.

Council first learned of this proposed general aviation aerodrome as a result of a sign being posted at the site late in 2021. Like many residents, Council had many concerns with the proposal, citing environmental impacts, traffic, excessive noise and land use planning issues.

The Water Division has started sewer maintenance in order to prevent blockages and sewer backups. Sewer flushing is taking place in south Keswick between Old Homestead and Ravenshoe Road. The crew is taking every precaution possible to avoid any inconvenience but occasional toilet splashes may occur in locations with deficient plumbing. Ensure toilet lids are kept closed when not in use.

The Town of Georgina will allow the keeping of hens in urban areas in the community. After a successful pilot project, Council approved the Urban Hens licensing bylaw that will licence, regulate and govern urban hens. It also approved an amendment to the Exotic Animal Bylaw to recognize permission regarding the keeping of urban hens.

The Town of Georgina held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) – the largest project in its history. Mayor Margaret Quirk, Members of Council, dignitaries and Town staff gathered at the site on the west side of Woodbine Avenue between Glenwoods Avenue and Ravenshoe Road for the sod-turning event.