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Applications open for 2024 Community Grants Program on February 1

On February 1, the Town of Orangeville will begin accepting applications for the first intake of the 2024 Community Grants Program. The community grants are available to not-for-profit businesses and charitable organizations that provide a social, economic, or other benefit to the Orangeville community.

“There are so many incredible organizations that are working hard to benefit our community in the Town of Orangeville in so many ways, whether it's through support programs, community...

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Starting an environmentally sustainable project in Orangeville? Sustainable Orangeville can help

The Town of Orangeville is committed to environmental sustainability. Through the Sustainable Orangeville Committee’s new grant program, eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 to develop, implement, or promote environmentally sustainable practices within Orangeville.

“Creating an environmentally sustainable community is a commitment we all need to make together,” said Councillor Tess Prendergast. “This grant will help applicants who are actively working to make a difference and improve...

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Orangeville Recreation encourages respect to all in new campaign

The Orangeville Recreation and Events team is launching a campaign to remind participants and visitors of the importance of taking responsibility for actions and behaving in respectful ways. Respect YOUR Rec speaks to respect for oneself and respect for others at both Orangeville recreation centres.

Alder Street Recreation Centre and Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre are busy year-round, seeing more than one million visitors through their doors each year. Program participation and facility...

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Winter holidays are here; Town of Orangeville's modified hours, holiday family-friendly activities

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Town of Orangeville is excited to offer several events and activities over the holiday break through the Orangeville Public Library and Orangeville Recreation. Town facilities and services will also observe modified hours during the week of Christmas. Orangeville Recreation

Dec. 27 to Jan. 7

A number of family-friendly activities will be available at both Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder Recreation Centre, including swimming, skating,...

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Town of Orangeville appoints new General Manager of Corporate Services

The Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonietta Minichillo as the General Manager of Corporate Services. Minichillo brings more than 16 years of experience in municipal government, most recently as Chief Planner and Director of Planning with the Town of Caledon.

Over the course of her career, Minichillo has also worked for the Town of Grimsby and the City of Brampton. Minichillo served on the Board of Directors Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals and has a...

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Town of Orangeville passes 2024 Municipal Budget Fiscal sustainability a focal point of 4.5% levy

On December 4 and 5, Orangeville Council met to review the proposed 2024 Budget, as tabled on November 27. After deliberation of the documents, the budget was unanimously passed, resulting in a 4.5 per cent net levy increase, which equates to $145 annually for the average property owner.

During its development, Town Staff faced a number of challenges to present a reasonable levy adjustment, including inflation, growing demands for services, and low assessment growth. Although Orangeville is a...

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Winner announced: Town of Orangeville reveals the name of its newest snow plow

After much anticipation, the Town of Orangeville has revealed the winner of its snow plow naming contest. Ryan Ondusko, Manager of Public Works, made the announcement at Mayor Lisa Post’s public Town Hall meeting on November 29.

The new 2023 International Workstar plow, the first of its kind in Orangeville, will be known going forward as Snowbe Gone Kenobi.

“Our current fleet is assigned based on numbers – this will be the first plow we can call by a name,” said Ondusko.

Over the fall, residents...

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New tree sculpture celebrates Orangeville’s agricultural roots

The Town of Orangeville has added a new tree sculpture to its unique collection of public art.

The Farmer stands at 64 Broadway, at the corner of Wellington Street in downtown Orangeville. He is dressed in overalls, a shop hat, and sturdy boots. The Farmer contemplates his day of hard work as he leans against a wooden fence post. In front of him are the finished fruits of his labour, a sack of flour labelled Anchor Mill.

The sack represents the grain mills that once operated along Mill Creek in...

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Orangeville Council Receives Proposed 2024 Budget

At its November 27 meeting, Council received the Town of Orangeville’s proposed 2024 budget. If passed, taxes for Orangeville residents would increase by 4.5%, or $145 annually for the average property owner.

“Effective budgeting in any year requires staff to balance strategic priorities, fiscal prudence, and value for money for the taxpayers,” said David Smith, Chief Administrative Officer. “To build a balanced budget during a period of economic instability requires resiliency. This has been a...

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Organizational Review Completed for Town of Orangeville; Focus on Modernization Moving Forward

The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with Blackline Consulting, has now completed an extensive organizational review to ensure the Town’s service delivery model is prepared to manage future growth.

John Naas, partner at Blackline Consulting, shared the review’s findings with Orangeville Council on November 27.

“Based on our analysis, it is evident that for the Town to efficiently manage growth, it should continue to focus on modernizing how it delivers services through process redesign and...

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