News

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 revised 2022 water and sewer rates were adopted by Council on Dec. 1, 2021. The rate change represents a 5.84 per cent increase when factoring in both metered and capital charges over 2021 rates and is in effect for billings as of April 1.

This increase ensures revenue is provided for the operating expenditures for the water and sewer systems. In addition to the metered consumption rate, a capital cost recovery fee of $21.94 is included with each water and sewer bill. This fee is set aside for future capital expenditures for both the water and sewer systems.

Officers with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have concluded the investigation into graffiti at a park in the Town of Georgina after two children confessed to being responsible.

Shortly after 8 a.m., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, police were called to Constable Garrett Styles Park, in the area of Laurendale Avenue and Terrell Avenue, for a report of offensive graffiti. When officers arrived, they found areas of the park and equipment vandalized.

I am shocked and disgusted to share that York Regional Police are investigating racist and lewd images that were spray painted at Garrett Styles Park overnight. The images span a large area, covering both the ground and play equipment.

The Town of Georgina will no longer require people entering Town facilities to wear a mask or face covering as of Monday, March 21. This is in line with the provincial measures announced March 9.

font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We had hoped to keep the Pefferlaw Ice Pad (PIP) open for a little longer, however, today’s warmer temperatures have changed conditions and we will be closing for the season as of today, March 17, 2022.

font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thank you to everyone for coming out to enjoy the skating season.

Sidewalk plowing presented challenges throughout the winter as it is difficult to tell where the edge of the sidewalk is and when the ground is not frozen some sod damage may occur.

Damage to Town sod, pavement and Town-owned trees will be repaired in the spring.

Warmer temperatures and melting snow mean higher water levels.

Here are some reminders on staying flood safe:

The Town of Georgina has introduced a new online process for its resident parking pass. Residents and property owners can now apply using the online portal, and get the parking pass immediately.

Town of Georgina Council is inviting you to volunteer in the community as a member of the following board.

Keswick Cemetery Board

To provide information, advice and assistance to Council and staff of the Town of Georgina on the Keswick Cemetery Board. The Keswick Cemetery Board governs the operation of the Keswick Cemetery, located at 565 Varney Rd., in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.