Where can I see photos of the redevelopment? Photos of the redevelopment may be viewed online at www.townofws.com/nineteen.asp. You may also view floor plans and learn about the project’s history. What’s happening with the redevelopment? The two‘storey structure has been completely gutted revealing the vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling. The original foundation walls have been repaired and water-proofed; the rear wall removed and temporary bracing installed to hold the building up until the rear addition and new interior walls are built. The basement of the rear addition has been excavated. The interior wall separating the lobby and Great Hall is under construction. The Town encourages you to continue to shop, dine and do business with our merchants during this time. maintained two-way traffic at all times and temporary traffic signals are in place to facilitate traffic movement and access. Just a reminder that all'the businesses on Main Street remain open (or Qusiness! during reconstruction. The Town has MPAC is the provincial agency responsible for classifying and determining the value of properties in Ontario. Please note the property assessment notice is not a property tax bill. No meeting registration is required In the near future, a newly designed property assessment notice will be issued to residents from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). The Town is hosting an information meeting to help you understand your notice and what it means to you: Council will be reviewing the Town’s Sign By-law at the October 7th, 2008 meeting of Council. Proposed amendments include provisions for automated signs, urban design standards and provisions to assist with the promotion of grown agricultural foods products. For information regarding the proposed amendments, please contact Debbie Holt at 905â€"640-1910 or 905-895-5299 extension 235. Stoufl'ville Sun-Tribune Council Chamber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor PUBLIC HEARING MEETING 7:00 PM (if required) Tuesday, September 30th, 7 â€" 9 pm Latcham Hall, 8 Park Drive, Stouffville TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING 3:00 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM I Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago! Try your hand at some Pioneer chores in the Log Cabin. Help prepare treats in the Farmhouse Kitchen. Complete your lessons on a slate in the 19th century classroom. Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. Details can be found on the town website under “employment opportunitiesâ€. For more information, contact micole.ongman@townofws.com or call 905-640-1910 x 323. The Department of Leisure Services is now accepting applications for the position of Aquatic Programmer. This is a one year contract position, seeking an individual with demonstrated administrative and program development experience in aquatics, including supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment. If further information is required, please contact Ruth Armstrong, Tax Collector 8! Revenue Supervisor 905-640-1910 ext. 238 or ruth.armstrong®townofws.com The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and also reserves the right to accept other than the lowest price. RFP documents for the Plumbing Services are available at the Municipal Ofï¬ces, Clerk’s Department, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville or www.townofws.com. CONTRACT PLUMBERS FOR THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WS-RFP-08-49 HISTORY HANDS-ON (H20) WITH APPLES Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum Saturday, September 27, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm RFPs will be accepted until 3:00 pm local time, Wednesday, October I, 2008. Thursday October 9th LEBOVIC CENTRE 9 am - noon STOUFFVILLE SPIRIT HOCKEY GAME Stouffville Arena 7:30 pm start Wednesday October 8th 6 am - 8:30 am GO TRAIN STATION, 6176 Main Street Saturday October 4th - 10 am â€" 2 pm OPEN HOUSE KICK-OFF Station 51, 6392 Main St Monday October 6th 6 pm - 9 pm BOSTON PIZZA, 1060 Hoover Park Firefighter Serve Night Aquatic Programmer Full time Contract â€" one year FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 5th â€" 11th Water is being applied to the surface of roads on a daily basis to minimize dust. This also helps to reduce safety risks for drivers, pedestrians and construction workers. How can I help to ensure safety in the reconstruction What is the Town doing to control construction dust Main Street? Pre-set, timed traffic lights are being used in some intersections during reconstruction to allow for work to be undertaken at various points along Main Street. The permanent traffic lights will be synchronized according to traffic volume. Why are timed traffic lights being used along Main Street? What alternative routes are available to avoid traffic congestion? A couple of alternative routes are available to avoid Main Street: What will the reconstruction cost? The Main Street Improvement project (all phases) will cost $9.4 million for the road construction. Because the project is required mainly for growth in the Town, 85% ofthe project cost is funded from development charges that are assessed against new development. What is the current construction schedule? Reconstruction will continue through the summer of 2009. This will include realigning intersections, levelling road surfaces and installing centre medians and permanent traffic lights. Why is the Town reconstructing Main Street? Main Street is being reconstructed from Highway 48 through to the Ninth Line. Reconstruction will help to relieve traffic congestion and provide greater pedestrian safety, while improving access to local businesses and services. This week, we answer your questions about the Main Street reconstruction project. Watch for our new “Did you know?†section, which answers residents’ frequently asked questions about Town services and programs. If you’d like your question answered, simply send an e5mail to feedback@townofws.com, or complete a customer service card available at the Town offices or Lebovic Leisure Centre. - Millard Street, accessible from Highway 48 to Ninth l and o Hoover Park Drive, accessible from Highway 48 t0 Ninth Line. Pay close attention to traffic cones and arrows to determine your travel lane Watch for construction workers, pedestrians and cyclists Please be patient and courteous to others Drive slowly and yield to construction workers' signage area? me