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NEWS Business owners, visitors to benefit from new parking system Ali RAzA aliraza@yrmg.com parking study conducted over the last year and a half. Town council approved the need for new permits, new signage and improved customer service. Most roads in Stouffville offer free three-hour parking, including Main Street and town-owned parking lots. But accommodation for long-term parking - specifically business employees and apartment tenants - was lacking. "Many downtown businesses approached us saying they need parking alternatives for their staff who frequently require parking longer than three hours," said project lead and customer services manager Tamara Carlson. Business owners, staff, tenants and visitors now have the option to purchase parking permits for extended parking with business owners having first preference. Residents may still freely park for up to three hours on most roads, Main Street and parking lots as permit parking spots are designated and separate from regular spots. Out of a total of 330 parking spots in town, 81 will be reserved for long-term (permit) parking while the remaining 351 will remain free for up to three hours. Parking lots at the Leisure Centre are unaffected, as are lots owned and operated by GO Transit. Permits apply to one dedicated spot and can be assigned with two license plates. They can be purchased by week, month, three-month or sixmonth periods. For one week, a permit costs $30 plus tax, one month for $75 plus tax, three months for $150 plus tax and six months for $200 plus tax. The parking study also highlighted the need for enhanced enforcement. "Stouffville has had a three-hour time limit for as long as I can remember," said bylaw enforcement manager Linda Mainprize. "But we have struggled with having enough staff to enforce it." Mainprize says residents can expect increased parking enforcement in town. Residential parking permits are also available for anyone needing to park longer than three hours. Permits can be purchased by calling customer service at 905-640-1900 or visiting town hall at 111 Sandiford Dr. Permits are sold at firstcome, first served basis. Parking lots with dedicated parking spots include: Park Drive South lot in Memorial Park, Market Street lot south of Main Street, 6240 Main St. parking lot and 12 Edward St. parking lot. 15 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, November 10, 2016 Parking just got easier for business owners, tenants and visitors to the town. Stouffville unveiled its new parking permit program for portions of its downtown parking lots on Nov. 7. The new system aims to relieve parking difficulties faced by businesses and visitors, but also brings more robust enforcement for residents parking in the town's four downtown lots and residential streets. Following town council's approval in April, the parking system was initiated based on the on-street residential and commercial NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Sleepy Hollow Country Club located at 13242 Tenth Line Stouffville is hosting a public meeting to present its Annual Report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The Annual Report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in 2015. The meeting will take place in the Clubhouse at Sleepy Hollow Country Club at 10 AM on November 29, 2016. Presenting the Annual Report will be owner representative Shane Timms ****Confirmation of attendance is required to allow for planning room and seating arrangements.**** Telephone: 905-640-2688 · E-mail: shane@sleepyhollowgolf.on.ca Are you looking for an IB School? Did you know... Town Centre Private Schools are an International Baccaluareate (IB) Candidate for the Primary Years Programme (grades 1 to 5), Middle Years Programme (grades 6 to 10) and . Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12). SAVE UP TO ON A SET OF TIRES *until Dec. 23 $100 BONUS FREE set of Bosch Direct Connect wiper blades with a set of 4 tires $44.47 Single $13.47 5w20, 5w30 & 10w30 ** API certified ** Case of 4 Everest Semi-Synthetic Motor Oil 5L Jug · Students in grades 1 through 12 at Town Centre are not required to apply for the IB Programme. Our students are enrolled automatically. · The Middle Years Programme (grades 6 to 10) is the only officially IB recognized preparation for the IB Diploma Programme. Spaces are limited For more information contact 905-470-1200 or email patrick.mccarthy@tcphs.com or rocco.lamanna@tcmps.com yorkregion.com Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic Motor Oil $27.47 5w20, 5w30, and 5w40 Limited 2 per customer All Bosch Wiper Blades Are 60% OFF All offers valid until Nov. 30, 2016 unless stated otherwise. 416.285.4447 2300 Lawrence Ave. E. Unit 30 Scarborough, ON M1P 2R2 905.471.4447 7025 Markham Rd. Unit 5 Markham, ON. 905.294.5773 15 Heritage Rd. Unit 14 Markham, ON. OEM and aftermarket automotive parts at discount prices! ices!