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Feb 1
The Town of Georgina is seeking feedback on the replacement of its public water taps to help inform the design of a new permanent system. Members of the public are asked to take a survey to provide information on how they currently use (and have used) the public water taps and what enhancements they would like to see.
Jan 28
The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury have received $356,160 to complete a joint fire services assessment. The money was received under intake 3 of the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Modernization Program and will allow for a third-party review providing recommendations for improving fire service effectiveness and efficiencies. The funding will go towards updating current Fire Master Plans as it relates to community growth, considering joint efficiencies and potentially a joint fire service. These recommendations would be delivered by January 2023.
Jan 28
Check your mailbox. The 2022 Interim Property Tax Bills have been mailed. The 2022 Interim Tax Billing is payable in two instalments on Feb. 25 and April 25.
Payments can be made by –
- Online banking
- Telephone banking
- Payment at a bank
- Dropping a cheque off at the Civic Centre drop box
- Pre-authorized plans
For more information, see the notice below, call 905-476-4301 or visit georgina.ca/taxes to learn more.
Jan 27
The Town of Georgina will begin reopening some facilities and resuming third-party bookings and recreation and culture programming beginning Monday, Jan. 31. This follows a recent provincial announcement which outlined how the province would begin to ease public health measures.
The reopening of facilities will be as follows:
Jan 26
Council has approved extending COVID-19 business support programs until the end of 2022, with a number of minor modifications to expand the eligibility criteria. The programs include grants, a development application fee rebate and a temporary patio program.
“The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially our business community. Continuing these programs is essential to support their recovery,” said Mayor Margaret Quirk. “After two years of offering the programs, we’ve been able to modify them to best meet the business’ current needs.”
Jan 26
On Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a service disruption with the phone system at the Civic Centre. During this time after hours, if you have an urgent matter, please be advised of the following methods to contact the Town for on-call service.
Jan 23
Our operations crew will be out this week conducting snow lifts in urbans areas where an abundance of snow has accumulated. Early in the week, watch for crews in south Keswick as well as on High Street in Sutton.
There may be some traffic interruptions and we thank you for your patience. Snow lift operations are a key part of the Town’s effort to keep the streets clear and passable for residents and emergency vehicles. This also helps with drainage by keeping catch basins clear.
Jan 21
The Town’s winter maintenance event will be lifted at 2 p.m. today. As snow removal efforts continue, please refrain from parking on the road when possible. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
For more information on winter operations, visit georgina.ca/snow.
Jan 20
The Town of Georgina is lowering flags at Town facilities to honour Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Captain Jeff Day who passed away today.
Captain Day joined the Town in 2001. He was a well-respected and critical member of the fire service, and a long-serving employee with 21 years of service.
Town Council and staff extend condolences to his wife and two young children.