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Notice of passing - Development charges bylaw

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Orangeville passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 2024-060 on the 7th day of October, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, by filing with the Treasurer of the Town of Orangeville on or before the 16th day of November, 2024...

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Local young artists and storytellers featured on Tales on the Trail at Island Lake

Artists and storytellers from the Orangeville Public Library’s After School Club will be sharing their original work at Island Lake Conservation Area this fall. The Tales on the Trail StoryWalk, located in the Natural Playground, will celebrate these young artists.

Each of the featured artists participated in writing and art workshops earlier this year. In the spring, artist Emma Pink and writer Allison Bothley led club participants on a journey to unlock their imaginations and let their creativity soar.

On...

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Construction Update - October 21 to 25

Progress continues in Orangeville with ongoing roadwork, sidewalk work, and more. Here's your construction update for the week of October 21 to 25:

• Broadway (westbound) – Right lane reduction at the Avalon
• Cardwell Street (Townline to Princess) closure – Road reconstruction.
• Dawson Road (Broadway to Hillside Drive) – Watermain Installation
• Fourth Street and Second Avenue intersection closure – Watermain replacement.
• Maintenance hole rebuilds throughout Town – as marked (late this week – into next...

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Town of Orangeville roadwork update October 15 to 18

Wondering what road work is happening in Orangeville right now? Here's your construction update for the week of October 15 to 18:

• Broadway (westbound) – right lane reduction at the Avalon

• Cardwell Street (Townline to Princess) closure – road reconstruction

• Dawson Road (Broadway to Hillside Drive) – watermain installation

• Fourth Street and Second Avenue intersection closure – watermain replacement.

• Rotary Park – watermain replacement

• Town Line (Broadway to the edge of the Water Control Plant) –...

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Townline culvert work - Lane impacts, closures, and transit detours

Our private sector contractors start work next week on Townline from Broadway to 365 metres south (the Water Pollution Control Plant). Along with intersection improvements at Townline and Broadway, work on Townline includes:

• Overflow culvert replacement
• Resurfacing the impacted area
• Partial curb and sidewalk replacements

Here’s what you need to know:

• A single lane closure will begin next week
• A full closure will be required during culvert replacement – the Town will provide additional notice at that...

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Temporary Transit Disruption - Blue Route

There is a minor disruption on the Blue Route due to construction on Dawson Road and the Dawson/Broadway intersection. The detour will remain in place for the duration of the roadwork and is effective October 10, 2024.

• Last stop before detour: Transit Hub
• Route Reconnection: Broadway at Centre Street
• First stop following detour: Broadway and Bythia Street (Stop 17)

Stop 78 (FreshCo) and Stop B3 (Broadway and Centre Street) will not be serviced during this time.

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Town of Orangeville roadwork update October 8 to 11

Wondering what road work is happening in Orangeville right now?

Here's your update for the week of October 8 to 11:

• Broadway (westbound) – Right lane reduction at the Avalon
• Cardwell Street (Townline to Princess) closure – Road reconstruction.
• Dawson Road (Broadway to Hillside Drive) – Watermain Installation
• Fourth Street and Second Avenue intersection closure – Watermain replacement.
• Highland Drive – Driveway reinstatements
• Rotary Park – Watermain replacement.
• Town Line (Broadway to the edge of the...

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Mayor's Quarterly Town Hall is tomorrow! (Oct 9)

Tomorrow’s the day!

Join us at the Mayor’s quarterly town hall meeting to learn about municipal budgets!

• 📅OCT @ 6:30PM
• 📍 Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre

This is your chance to attend a Municipal Budget 101 type of meeting. Staff will help you understand how a budget is built, what is taken into consideration, and how those decisions impact our community.

Please note: the 2025 Budget is still under development and will not be discussed at this meeting.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar at...

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