Whitchurch-Stouffville Newspaper Index

Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 7 Aug 2008, p. 4

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM. Consideration of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments submitted by Galloway Reit (Stouffville), Inc. regarding Hoover Park Town Centre. At the Council meeting of August 19th, 2008, Council will be considering an amendment to the Town’s Procedural By~law to incorporate the creation of the “Budget and Audit Committee" which was approved by Council on June 17th, 2008. A copy of the report and the proposed by-law, showing edit markings to illustrate the amendments, is available for review at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library and the Clerk’s Department at the Town Offices. These documents are also available through the Town’s website at www.townofws.com Inquiries regarding the proposed amendment should be directed to Michele Kennedy, Town Clerk 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 224 or email Michele.kennedy@townofws.com. I WS-RFP-08-38 PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT LANDS STOUFFVILLE SECONDARY PLAN COMMUNITY OF STOUFFVILLE . The Town is seeking Request for Proposals for a consultant to establish revised land use policies and strategies which are proactive and achieve greater clarity in dealing with growth related issues such as: phasing and implementation; neighbourhood and building designi environmental sustainability; and, conservation practices to assist in the future development of the Phase 2 lands within the Community of Stouffville. The Request for Proposal document is available at the Town Office located at 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, or, online at www.townofws.com If further information is required, please contact Andrew McNeely, DeputyDirector 8: Manager of Planning at 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 270 or via email at andrew.mcneely@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 proposal. “Chill Out” at one of our new Splash Pads! We’ve got three Splash Pads up and running for the summer season: Millard Street (west of Westlawn), Hoover Park Drive (at Byer’s Pond Way) and Hoover Park Drive (at Mostar). Drop by, place your hand on the sensor and prepare to get WET! Open daily from 9:00 am. â€" 8:30 pm. Stoufl‘ville Sunâ€"Tribune I Thursday August 7. 2008 Requests for Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 ‘ouncil Chamber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 RM. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING 1:00 P.M. The Main Street Improvement Project continues in 2008 with the road widening and reconstruction underway and proceeding through the summer and fall. As construction proceeds along Main Street you will experience delays when traveling. Hoover Park Drive and Millard Street are good alternates to consider. We appreciate your patience and understanding. For further information, please call 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 600. Rejuvenation of Nineteen on the Park! has begun. Join the sup~ porting cast and help make this exciting new multi-purpose events centre in the downtown a reality! Check out www.townofws.com/nineteen.asp 3. How long will it take for the construction to be completed? o Phase 1, from about 200 m east of Highway 48 to Winona Drive, is currently under construction. Most of the roadworks will be done this year with top-lift asphalt and landscaping to be done next Spring. - Phase 2, the intersection at Highway 48, will be constructed in 2009. This work will be coordinated with the widening of Stouffville Road from McCowan Road to Highway 48 which is also beginning this summer. Main Street will be completely reconstructed from Highway 48 through to. the Ninth Line. The new road will have two lanes iii each direction with centre and left-turn lanes. Trees and shrubs will be planted in the boulevards and the raised median. Streetlight illumination will be improved with decorative poles and light standards\ What exactly are the “improvements” planned for Main Street? Why is ghc Town doing this work? The Town is growing rapidly and traffic volumes are increasing as a result. The main roads in Stouffville are already congested and traffic will get worse as growth continues over the next few years. This project will provide for better traffic operations and pedestrian safety, while improving access to local business areas, The Main Street Improvement project is planned in three phases Phase 3, the intersection at the Ninth Line, will be constructed by the Region about 2011-2012. The Region is currently re-evaluating the jog elimination of the Ninth Line and will complete the Main Street intersection improvements with its construction in this area. Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique 8: classic cars. Food is available in the Tea Room or hot off the BBQ. Historic buildings will be open with heritage demonstrations, children’s activities and live entertainment. Admission: $5.00 (children under 7 free); $12.00 per family of up to 4. Please remember to have your Green Bin at the curb by 7:00 a.m on your collection day. More information on the Green Bin is available onlinc at www.townofws.com or by calling 905-640â€"1910 or 90138955299 ext. 306. Possible reasons your Green Bin was not emptied 1. There was a Health 8: Safety concern. Please ensure all green materials are securely contained in bags that are tied or closed. Please avoid using twist ties. 4. Your Green Bin was too heavy. Green Bins must not weigh more than 20 kg/SO lbs. Additional Green Bins can be purchased at the Municipal Office (37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor). What types of things go in the Green Bin? Small amounts of shredded paper Soiled Food packaging such as pizza boxes Diapers Hair, nail clippings Sanitary products, tissues Animal waste, cat litter Food scraps, including meat products Baking ingredients, including eggs and shells Houseplants, including soil 35" ANNUAL ANTIQUES: CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT THE WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE MUSEUM SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 (Rain date â€" August 17th) Fireplace or BBQ ashes, wood Cigarette butts, tobacco Gum Popsicle sticks and toothpicks Ear cleaner, cotton balls, make-up removal pads Dental floss Dryer lint Dryer sheets Baby wipes Vacuum cleaner bags and contents Recyclable materials Your Green Bin contained materials that are not acceptable in the program (i.e. grass clippings) Your Green Bin was overflowing â€" fill the Green Bin just to the top so the lid securely closes. What types of things do not go in the Green Bin? 11:00 AM â€" 4:00 PM

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