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Council is inviting residents to volunteer in the community as a member on one of the following boards or committees. All appointments are for the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.

Fence Viewers

Fence Viewers govern the arbitration process in accordance with the provisions of the Line Fences Act when neighbours cannot agree on the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of a Line Fence.

Town of Georgina Council meetings will be in-person again beginning on Wednesday, April 26. The meetings will be a flexible hybrid model, providing staff, Council members and the public the option of participating either in person or virtually.

At a Council meeting on June 22, 2022, Council directed staff to proceed with the flexible hybrid model for future Council meetings. This solution will be a more familiar view as it will be similar to Zoom. There will be dedicated cameras for each Member of Council.  

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, the Town is encouraging everyone to plant a tree or flowers this spring.

The Town has tree seedlings and pollinator packs for residents to plant on their own properties. They are available at all three branches of Georgina Public Library, while quantities last – one tree seedling per family and two pollinator packs per family.

Back by popular demand is Georgina's Annual Swap and Sell. It takes place Saturday, May 13 at the Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr. in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register as a vendor to sell your used or new wares, or come to shop. To register for a spot, call 905-476-4301, ext. 3001. No commercial vendors please.

Vendors may start setting up at 7:30 a.m. on May 13 and are encouraged to bring a donation for the Georgina Community Food Pantry.

The tourism sector is crucial to the economy and jobs in Georgina. Each year, Georgina welcomes thousands of visitors to the southern shores of Lake Simcoe for its outdoor recreation and 52 kilometres of shoreline. While visitors are here enjoying Georgina’s natural assets, the revenue they bring to the Georgina economy is paramount for many Georgina businesses.

The Town of Georgina wishes everyone a Happy Easter.

The long weekend means some Town facilities will be closed.

The Civic Centre will be closed on April 7 and April 10. For after-hours emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that areas of the watershed are forecast to receive 30-40mm of precipitation starting tonight and through Wednesday. Higher amounts of rainfall may occur in localized areas as a result of thunderstorm activity. 

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), is forecasting approximately 25mm of rainfall starting on Friday and continuing into Saturday. Daytime temperatures on Friday are predicted to be 5 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, with 5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.     

A new pump track and skate park in Pefferlaw is one step closer to reality after Georgina Council approved the award of contract to New Line Skateparks Inc. for the new amenity to be located on the grounds of Pefferlaw Park at 38 Pete’s Lane. It’s one of a number of new outdoor amenities for the community as a result of the Pefferlaw Recreation Needs Study done in 2021.

The ROC is now closed for the winter season.

A big thank to you all guests, staff and instructors for another great season at the ROC.

Stay tuned for summer activities and events.