Ontario Community Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), July 18, 1973, p. 3

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Council seeks solution to poor condition of roads The condition of roads In township councillors Invh much to bo desired but money for road maintenance li limited by Queens Park Consequently only the worst road are likely to get at this year Councillors discussed the problem at great Monday after receiving a letter from Barry W Drown com plaining of the poor condition of Mr Brown listed dust and potholes as the major complaints but felt many of the effects such an noise from trucka poor and pedestrian safety stemmed from Me felt that since 17 was a truck route extra money be to keep it In belter con suggesting that should bo oiled as Slderoad had been He also complained about truck speeding lock of tarpaulins over loads Council grilled road super Dud Snow About maintenance on Iho road and he acknowledged It won In poor shape Ho said he had applied calcium twice and to keep grading it but tho rood was slid rough Much of tho problem caused by homy truck loads because the road wos not for traffic More than maintenance is needed to keep It In shape he sold Deputy 1en said part of dint problem caused by edges of the road which did not calcium suggesting a wider spread of Lolclum might sol some of the difficulties lie said ho felt obligation the condition of tho road since he had supported using It as truck route the township would keep up to standard and did not understand Iho dlf Dust is the big problem the deputy declared Wo should do somrlhlnji said Councillor George who sold he had trn riled rood In question new rnl In the township been their londitlon about coals to the road In shape rood super Snow sold would for oiling 17 but would nmsgarlly the pothole problem oiled roads as well he also from the type of year It has Irtii ho sold noting other municipalities were ex perlcnclng similar No money It line lorn Hill who aloof from the dlsLiusltin until this point reminded unwell lost week In committor hoy hod ilisiussert gUlliiH money for imilnlen of he townships 133 miles mud ran up blank If wo fix are wo going lo gel money to keep the rest of people pilot he cm iu I roil pennies We must needed and louple hut Id keep the roads safe sold II we do 17 and elm minis here we ion either Iho ilumili He one rood won Die as mid riNiiluitn along hod Hit opportunity to inlcr Into ml lo keep the rum I In shape did not It disillusion which re murk about licit Ihen ymi go olmosl of nil to you to figure and 10 your on decided lo leave with the road what limy you They pork Hint would lie mi The Acton Free Prass Wednesday July Fair display advertising hydro agenda Thursday A home heating display will be sent by Ontario hydro for Acton fall fair There is no cost for this exhibit com miss loners learned at their regular meeting night but the local com mission pays for space services and publicity This year plug pals will be given out at the booth Those are safely plugs which fit into wall outlets blocking off the current to prevent children accidents An order will be placed for of the plugs The commission also decided scissors in cases give to local customers at the hydro office Both these items will be printed with name of the commission Change message Newspaper advertising Is During July meeting of Township Council last week members ranted 1B73 wrecking yard licence John Grant Instructed the solicitor to incur no further on the Estates municipal board hearings The case has been before the twice and was adjourned each lime the clerk to notify the owner of an auto body shop on Une that the operation is contrary to I he toning by low Agreed to the termination of the Milton Fire Area Committee at the end of The fire department will be under borough council when regional comet Into effect Filed an Ontario Municipal Recreation Association petition seeking support for ibe use or government funds to help clubs provide facilities for the sport and a resolution colling for a study on the use of abandoned railway lines for now ling and other recreational uses Asked the staff to Investigate a Town of Oakvllle resolution calling for a ticketing system for dogs at large offences also legislation enabling the licencing of cats changing Us message com miss loners learned through a Idler from George Ontario hydro chairman Instead of promoting the use dec advertising wilt now stress need for conservation of energy sources he wine efficient use of A hundred folders Wise Use of are on hand for customers who wish litem and will be advertised New transformers will he supplied for the Superior Glove plant which In expanding During July August the hydro office will close on Fridays p m except Ihe week before due In the other office closed S pm on Fridays Acton Mayor inquired if work on Acton be speeded up and superintendent Doug Mason replied he thought It wus possible and win should be here very soon He explained route that would tie used for the Hew underground wiring with transformer the highway corner The lights will tie on Hie wist side of Hie street where most homes arc in subdit islon Council hopes to hove Ihe work done soon since Ihe paving contract will be lei Fsllmoted cost of hydro on Ihe street is May need fill The phase agreement for Klngham Hill estates was received A had been I added by hydro since the superintendent fell sand might he needed for fill The developer would 1m- required lo pay for Ihe fill This orcein en l hasnt been signed by Klngham 1IIII Air conditioning for Ihe hydro office is being considered ana Ihe matter will be pursued Uniforms will be purchased for the now meter reader George Want uniforms Commissioner Hob wondered If the two women In the office would like smocks with their names on them Secretory for the meeting Marjory said they though about It Name tngs were suggested welt Mrs Ixiullit Mrs are to lalk over their pi of or once Chairman Wilf MeFnchern sided present mlNsinnera lid Sr Hob Mnr Arthur mayor Mrs taut Id Mr commended Mrs tauttd for capable handling of Mrs secretory THE ACTON FREE PRESS Clil Mali RefllitrnllofT I wins suns 176 AT ACTON HYDRO ALICE ACTON WELDING PORTABLE EQUIPMENT General Repairs Welding Horseshoeing Blacksmlthlng Open Daily 8 Daily Closed on Tuesday ft Thursday Highway Mile South of Acton Acton longo Congratulations We were pleased to have been able to assist Mr Hinder in taking over this business wish him the very best of luck in the future BERT LeROY WHA T JAKE IS DOING SPANISH STYLE Chesterfield and Chair for as low as FURNITURE APPLIANCES Joms Hardwirt and UK Mill SI EActon33 S you Cor Woolwich Main St DayS ThursFriSat July 192021 GSWCSA Approved 5 gal 2V2 gal Gas Cans 853

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