With the most recent forecast for a winter snow storm this Friday, January 13, 2012, Mayor Rick Bonnette wanted to remind residents that “staff will do their very best to ensure that the roads are maintained for our safety. Everyone is asked to be patient as it may take some time for the plows to get to all of our local streets”.
Chris Mills, Director of Infrastructure Services would like to share the following information related to the Town of Halton Hills Winter Control Program:
Includes over 900 km of roads, 125 km sidewalks, and 25 municipal parking lots.
Winter control is performed in priority sequence: Regional roads, arterial roads, collector roads and then local roads.
Heavy snowfall or successive storms extend winter control activities resulting in delays getting to the local roads.
Town-wide parking prohibition on streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 15 for night-time snow clearing operations.
Sidewalk snow clearing starts within 12 hours of the snow event and is completed within 48 hours.
Resident assistance in clearing snow away from fire hydrants is being requested.
Do not shovel snow back onto the roadways as per By-Law #90-68.
Ensure garbage and blue boxes are kept off the roadways.
For additional information, contact Public Works at 905-873-2601 ext. 2603.
For further information contact:
Chris Mills, P.Eng.
Director of Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services
905-873-2601 ext. 2301
chrism@haltonhills.ca
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Paul Henderson Jersey Tour
On Saturday, February 18th 2012, the Town of Halton Hills is proud to host the Paul Henderson Jersey Tour.
With the Cold War as the backdrop, the Summit Series garnered attention worldwide. What began as a political exhibition between Canada and Soviet Union became a war on ice and one for our country’s greatest and most dramatic tests in sports history. Relive the spirit, courage and great Canadian pride felt back in 1972 when this FREE traveling tribute comes to the Town of Halton Hills on Saturday, February 18th 2012.
Saturday, February 18th Agenda (subject to change)
11:00am-5:00 pm Paul Henderson Display is open
Paul Henderson will be on site from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Paul is dropping the puck at a minor hockey playoff game on Pad A, Mold Masters SportsPlex
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Paul will be in the trailer. Please Note: Visitors are most welcome to take photos with Paul but he does not sign autographs.
The Journey of the jersey: From 1972 to 2010
Paul Henderson gave the jersey to Team Canada trainer Joe Sgro shortly after the series. It was later sold to a Canadian collector, who then sold it to an unidentified America collector. In June 2010, the jersey resurfaced on the auction block and was purchased by Canadian own Mitchell Goldhar. Touted as the most significant piece of hockey memorabilia ever sold, the jersey has finally returned to its rightful home in Canada.
For more information, please visit the Paul Henderson Jersey Tour at: http://www.hendersonjerseytour.com and the Halton Hills Sports Museum tp://www.hhsm.ca.
For information or if you would like to volunteer at the event, contact Frank Prospero Recreation Supervisor of Community Development at 905-873-2601 ext. 2262 or frankp@haltonhills.ca
With the Cold War as the backdrop, the Summit Series garnered attention worldwide. What began as a political exhibition between Canada and Soviet Union became a war on ice and one for our country’s greatest and most dramatic tests in sports history. Relive the spirit, courage and great Canadian pride felt back in 1972 when this FREE traveling tribute comes to the Town of Halton Hills on Saturday, February 18th 2012.
Saturday, February 18th Agenda (subject to change)
11:00am-5:00 pm Paul Henderson Display is open
Paul Henderson will be on site from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Paul is dropping the puck at a minor hockey playoff game on Pad A, Mold Masters SportsPlex
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Paul will be in the trailer. Please Note: Visitors are most welcome to take photos with Paul but he does not sign autographs.
The Journey of the jersey: From 1972 to 2010
Paul Henderson gave the jersey to Team Canada trainer Joe Sgro shortly after the series. It was later sold to a Canadian collector, who then sold it to an unidentified America collector. In June 2010, the jersey resurfaced on the auction block and was purchased by Canadian own Mitchell Goldhar. Touted as the most significant piece of hockey memorabilia ever sold, the jersey has finally returned to its rightful home in Canada.
For more information, please visit the Paul Henderson Jersey Tour at: http://www.hendersonjerseytour.com and the Halton Hills Sports Museum tp://www.hhsm.ca.
For information or if you would like to volunteer at the event, contact Frank Prospero Recreation Supervisor of Community Development at 905-873-2601 ext. 2262 or frankp@haltonhills.ca
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Snow has come, please be patient
Old man winter has taken most of December off, and I realize that we all want our streets ploughed right away when the snow does hit! The fact remains that the Town ploughs over 900 kilometres of roads and streets, as well as over 100 kilometres of sidewalks, plus 22 municipal parking lots. It all takes time, so please be patient. Our Public Works crews will get to them as fast as they can. Also, if you have a fire hydrant in front of your home, please assist our firefighters by digging them out. It could save your home. Lastly, if you have seniors living nearby, please offer assistance with the shovelling. I am sure most of you already do.
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The Town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and to promoting a high quality of life has been recognized through an article in Business Review Canada and Energy Digital Magazine. Combined, the two publications have about 1.8 million subscribers.
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The Youth Needs Study has now been completed and adopted by Council in principle. There are many recommendations that pertain to youth. Some of the goals are short term and of course some are long term goals. The youth who sat on this committee were excellent. Youth matters and we need to listen to our youth. This study will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust.
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Speaking of youth, congratulations to Georgetown District High School students who put on a Christmas music concert to honour a long time music teacher, Eleanor Wallace. The show must go on and by all accounts, the students gave a great concert. Kudos to all the students and organizers for showing leadership and courage during an emotional time.
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Year end heroes: I would like to thank the thousands of volunteers and service club members who make Halton Hills a great place to live and work. Dr. Jeff Sutherland, for your inspiration, Wendy Bruchal and the 9,500 who filled out post cards and put up lawn signs to oppose the 4-3 highway coming through Halton Hills and last but not least, my Dad.
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Congratulations to Jean Somerville on her most recent book, In His Words a biography of her great-great grandfather John Newton.
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Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or read my blog at www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com or follow me on twitter at: RickBonnette1
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The Town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and to promoting a high quality of life has been recognized through an article in Business Review Canada and Energy Digital Magazine. Combined, the two publications have about 1.8 million subscribers.
*****
The Youth Needs Study has now been completed and adopted by Council in principle. There are many recommendations that pertain to youth. Some of the goals are short term and of course some are long term goals. The youth who sat on this committee were excellent. Youth matters and we need to listen to our youth. This study will not be sitting on the shelf collecting dust.
*****
Speaking of youth, congratulations to Georgetown District High School students who put on a Christmas music concert to honour a long time music teacher, Eleanor Wallace. The show must go on and by all accounts, the students gave a great concert. Kudos to all the students and organizers for showing leadership and courage during an emotional time.
****
Year end heroes: I would like to thank the thousands of volunteers and service club members who make Halton Hills a great place to live and work. Dr. Jeff Sutherland, for your inspiration, Wendy Bruchal and the 9,500 who filled out post cards and put up lawn signs to oppose the 4-3 highway coming through Halton Hills and last but not least, my Dad.
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Congratulations to Jean Somerville on her most recent book, In His Words a biography of her great-great grandfather John Newton.
****
Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@haltonhills.ca or read my blog at www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com or follow me on twitter at: RickBonnette1
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