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MARCH 23, 2017
COUNCIL MEETINGSCOUNCIL MEETINGSMarch 27, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE: CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICESApril 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEApril 10, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
PROCLAMATIONSMarch 2017 as as "Epilepsy Awareness" Month March 26, 2017 as "Purple Day" for Epilepsy
SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEESite Plan Review Committee meetings will only proceed if an application has been received. Contact the Planning division at 905-895-5193.For a full list of Newmarket meetings, visit newmarket.ca/calendar
WHAT’S ON
PUBLIC NOTICES
newmarket.ca/earthhour #NewmarketEarthHour
JOB OPPORTUNITIESThe Town of Newmarket is currently hiring: • Manager, Procurement Services.
Apply online by 5 p.m. on March 24.
• Inclusion Facilitator (On-going Posting). Apply online by 5 p.m. on June 16.
For more information on the above positions, and to apply, visit newmarket.ca and click on 'Job Opportunities'.
BID OPPORTUNITY
To view a complete list of the Town of Newmarket tenders, quotations and proposals or to register as a bidder with the Town, visit bids.newmarket.ca
Weekly Canada 150 themed events, initiatives and fun-facts will be featured in this section of the Town Page. Get involved and make the most of your Canada 150 with Newmarket! For more information on other Canada 150-related events and initiatives, visit newmarket.ca/Canada150
UPCOMING THEATRE PERFORMANCES • Saturday, March 25: Come out and
listen to the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. With their unique jazz sound, they are considered one of the greatest bands of all time. The performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Newmarket Theatre (505 Pickering Crescent).
• Saturday, March 25: Enjoy a show with impeccable musicianship of the Slowcan Ramblers – a young bluegrass band – at 8 p.m. at Newmarket’s Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street).
Tickets are available for purchase online at newtix.ca or at the box office. For more information, please call the Theatre's Box Office at 905-953-5122.
KEITH WEAVER: HOW I WROTE AND PUBLISHED MY BOOKS Meet the author of An Uncompromising Place and The Recipe Cops, Keith Weaver at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue) on Wednesday, March 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn more about his writing career after retiring as an engineer for 37 years. He will discuss what motivated him to begin writing fiction and how he went about publishing his work. For information and to pre-register, please call 905-953-5110 ext. 4770.
WILL I EVER BE ABLE TO AFFORD A HOME? With housing prices expected to reach record highs this year, many people are shocked, confused and afraid of what the future holds, especially those who don’t own a home yet. What’s driving sky rocketing prices? How are homes being valued? Join us at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue) on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. for a special Idea Market session addressing these and other questions with guest speakers from the housing industry. Admission is free. For more information and to register, please call 905-953-5110 ext. 4770.
CANADA’S BRITISH HOME CHILDREN EXHIBIT Come out to an interactive exhibit on the British Home Children at Newmarket’s Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street) from April 1 to 15. The exhibit focuses on the British children who were sent to Canada between 1869 and 1939 to work as domestic and indentured farm workers.An official unveiling presentation will take place on April 1 at noon featuring the Sesquicentennial Canadian Memorial British Home Child 2017 Quilt and a viewing of the film ‘Lost and Found’. Exhibition times are from noon to 8 p.m. This exhibition is presented by the Elman W. Campbell Museum and the British Home Child Group International. For more information call 905-953-5314 or email [email protected]
MUSIC AND PUB NIGHT AT SENIORS’ MEETING PLACE Lahey & Co will be playing a variety of East Coast and Traditional Irish Music at the Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive). Enjoy live music, food, drinks in a welcoming and enjoyable environment on Saturday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets will be sold at the door for $25. Purchase tickets online at play.newmarket.ca using the course code 108687 or at any Newmarket Customer Service Kiosk. For more information, please visit newmarket.ca/adults55+
NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY Don’t miss the chance to participate in the largest film festival on Wednesday, April 19 at Newmarket’s Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street). This is a celebration of Canadian films at over 600 venues across the country in honour of Canada 150. Films include: • Double Happiness at noon • Red Violin at 2 p.m. • Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
at 4:30 p.m. • Strange Brew at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please call 905-953-5110.
PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD: DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES The Town of Newmarket has been recently made aware of a string of door-to-door sales people in the community misrepresenting Newmarket staff for utility services (water, heat, energy and gas). The Town of Newmarket does not conduct door-to-door sales. If residents suspect fraud or feel threatened, please contact York Regional Police's non-emergency line at 1-866-876-4523. For more information, visit newmarket.ca/doortodoorsales
STORMWATER CHARGE: RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM The Town of Newmarket has partnered with LEAF on a residential recognition program as part of the new Stormwater Charge initiative. The Town is offering a subsidized backyard tree planting program to thank residents for being environmentally conscious. Residents who would like a tree can contact LEAF directly. The Town will cover an additional $100 towards the purchase price of one tree per property. For more information, please visit yourleaf.org, call 1-888-453-6504 or email [email protected]
Winter Parking RestrictionsWinter Parking RestrictionsResidents are reminded that parking restrictions continue until April 15, it is strictly prohibited to park a vehicle on any roadway:• That interferes with the clearing of snow• Between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1 to April 15• For more than three consecutive hours except between 7 p.m and 11 p.m.• In front of, or within two feet of a driveway or laneway For more information, call 905-895-5193 or visit newmarket.ca
ADOPTION OF POWER OF ENTRY BY-LAW CLARIFICATIONThe Town of Newmarket Council will consider adopting a Power of Entry By-law at the March 27 Council meeting at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive). The purpose of the Power of Entry By-law is to assist Newmarket by-law officers in dealing with health and safety issues on properties when property owners are not available. Many of the current by-laws already include this provision. For example, if a pool enclosure is not properly secured, the by-law officer will attempt to contact the property owner and if not successful, will enter on to the property to correct the safety hazard.This by-law is going to Council to provide housekeeping amendments to older by-laws and to update legislated permissions.By-law officers will continue to attempt to seek permission from property owners before entering properties. Please note that Newmarket by-law officers already have the authority to conduct inspections on the exterior of a property. This by-law does not apply to interior property inspections.For more information, please call 905-895-5193 or email [email protected]
