TOWN PAGE October 8, 2015
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TOWN OF NEWMARKET
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October 8, 2015
Contact: Philip Zambito
905-953-5300 ext. 2044
[email protected]
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Please note: Due to the Federal Election on Monday, October 19, 2015, all Town of Newmarket
meetings of Council will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
Council Workshop
October 20, 2015 at 9 a.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) – (Re.: Council Code of Conduct)
Committee of the Whole
October 20, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
Continuation of Committee of the Whole
October 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) – (Public hearing – Proposed
Technical Amendment to the Town’s comprehensive Zoning By-law re: east side Leslie/ south Kingdale
Road)
Council Workshop
October 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) – (Re.: Marketing and
Development of Davis Drive)
Council
October 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
Joint Council Committee – Central York Fire Services
November 3, 2015 at 1 p.m. (Town of Newmarket)
Proclamations:
October 16, 2015 as “Blue Shirt Day – Stop Bullying Day”
October 16 to 17, 2015 as “Scouts Apple Days”
October 19 to 25, 2015 as “Waste Reduction Week”
October 2015 as “National Occupational Therapy Month”
Site Plan Review Committee
Site 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 www.newmarket.ca
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WHAT’S ON
Ward 2 Drop-In
Councillor Dave Kerwin invites Ward 2 residents and all Newmarket residents to a drop-in meeting on
Saturday, October 17, at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue) – lower level, from 9:30 a.m.
to noon. Come out and hear what’s happening in your ward. For more information contact Councillor
Kerwin at 905-895-8969. Fireside chats will begin in November.
Red Green – “How to Do Everything” at the Newmarket Theatre
Red Green, Canada’s foremost handyman, who became famous for such things as duct tape,
Possum Lodge, and his own unique style of humour and wisdom now shares his thoughts on “How to do
everything.” Come for a laugh and some advice on Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the Newmarket
Theatre (505 Pickering Crescent). Tickets are $58.50. Buy tickets online at www.newtix.ca.
Sing-a-long with Russ Concerts
Russ returns for two family concerts this fall on Saturday, October 17 at 10 and 11 a.m. Enjoy a fun-filled
musical time for the entire family. Registration is required and the cost is $3 per child. For more
information or to register, call 905-953-5105.
Create a Victorian Costume
Create a Victorian Costume at the Elman W. Campbell Museum (134 Main Street South) on Saturday,
October 17 and Saturday, October 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for residents and $100 for
non-residents. To register visit www.newmarket.ca, click on Quik-E-Link. For more information please
call 905-953-5314.
Princess & Princess Party
Come dressed as a princess or pirate for a ton of princess and pirate fun! There will be fun crafts,
activities, games, entertainment and a parade! The cost is $5 per child. The party takes place on Sunday,
October 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Magna Centre (800 Mulock Dr.) Visit www.newmarket.ca for more
information.
Ward 6 Drop - In
Councillor Kelly Broome-Plumley invites Ward 6 residents to drop-in for a one-on-one meeting on
Wednesday, October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue). Come out
and hear what’s happening in your ward. For more information, please contact Councillor BroomePlumley by phone at 905-953-5323 or email [email protected].
New Members Welcome to the Camera Club
The Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive) Camera Club will be meeting on Wednesday
October 21 at 10:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. Please bring five photographs of people or
pets. For more information please call 905-953-5325.
Spooktacular Halloween Crafts
Drop into the Elman W. Cambell Museum (134 Main Street South) on Saturday, October 24 from noon to
3:30 p.m. to make a Halloween themed craft. This event is fun for children age’s four to ten. Admission is
$3 per child, and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 905-9535314.
No Place to Call Home: Taking Action on Youth Homelessness
A 2013 research report called Leaving Home: Youth Homelessness in York Region revealed how 60
young people are coping with complex challenges of poverty and homelessness in our
neighbourhoods. How much do we know about youth homelessness? How can we participate in creating
meaningful and safe spaces? How can we help our youth succeed? Join us at the Newmarket Public
Library (438 Park Avenue) on Tuesday, October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. to learn more. For information and
pre-registration, please call 905-953-5110.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Student Volunteers Needed for Santa Claus Parade
The 2015 Santa Claus Parade committee is looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to dress as
clowns, elves and costume characters on November 21, 2015. Students can earn volunteer hours for
their participation. For more information or to register to volunteer please contact Lindsay Burwash at
[email protected].
The Town is also accepting float applications for the 2015 Newmarket Santa Claus Parade taking place
on November 21. To learn more on how you can get involved by participating in this year’s parade and to
download an application, visit www.newmarket.ca/events. The deadline for float applications by 4 p.m. on
Monday, November 9.
Housekeeping Amendments to Councils Procedure By-law 2013-46
Housekeeping amendments to Council’s Procedure By-law 2013-46, which governs the rules of
procedure for Committees of Council, Committee of the Whole and Council will be considered at the
October 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting, with final adoption of the amendments at the October
26, 2015 Council meeting. Visit www.newmarket.ca to learn more about the recommended amendments
and to review the staff report on the matter. For further information, contact Andrew Brouwer, Director of
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Legislative Services/ Town Clerk at 905-953-5300 ext. 2211 or by email to [email protected] or
call 905-895-5193.
Notice of Approval to amend Zoning By-law 2010-40
Take notice that the Town of Newmarket Council has approved an amendment to the Zoning By-law
2010-40 on October 15 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
And take notice that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect to the
by-law, by fi ling with the Town of Newmarket Clerks by 4:30 p.m. on November 2 a notice of appeal
setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection. A notice of appeal can
be fi led by completing the required Ontario Municipal Board Form “Appellant Form (A1)”, accompanied
by a certified cheque or money order in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance. Forms
can be located on the Board’s website www.omb.gov.on.ca. In addition, to the fees listed above, pursuant
to By-law No. 2013-57, a processing fee of $155.00 per Ontario Municipal Board appeal, payable to the
Town of Newmarket is required to be paid at the time of fi ling a Notice of Appeal. An explanation of the
zoning amendment and Council’s reason for approval is available below and on the Town’s website.
Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a decision of the Town of Newmarket to the
Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group.
However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association
or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal
unless, before the decision was made, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public
meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are
reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
BID OPPORTUNITY
To view a complete list of Town of Newmarket tenders, quotations and proposals or to register as a
bidder with the Town, visit www.newmarket.ca
BID NUMBER
RFP2015-23
Description
Design, Supply and Installation of
Playground Equipment – Multi-year
Contract
Closing Date (All bids close at 3:00:00
p.m.)
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
GET INVOLVED
Stormwater Management
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Newmarket requires Crossing Guards who are responsible for the provision of
traffic control services at designated locations and times throughout the Municipality to ensure
pedestrians; in particular school children are safely crossing roadways. This position closes on
December 18, 2015 at 5 p.m.
For information on positions and to apply, please visit www.newmarket.ca, and click on ‘Job
Opportunities.’
ROAD CLOSURE
Now until October 21, 2015: Srigley Street will be closed from Charlotte Street South and 620 Srigley
Street to accommodate bridge work and infrastructure works.
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