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Section of Mill Creek Trail system temporarily closed

Public Notice: the section of the Mill Creek Trail system that runs on the south side of Broadway, east of C Line to Diane Drive, will be temporarily closed today (Nov. 24) for repair work.

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Council Highlights - November 15, 2021

311 call service coming to area – Council received and approved correspondence to support the Town of Caledon's application for 311 Call Service. This support and approval was given on the understanding that residents of Orangeville who dial 311 and are connected to the Town of Caledon are provided the option of being transferred to the Town of Orangeville.

Amendments considered for election signs by-law – A statutory public meeting was held to consider various amendments to the election signs by-law....

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Council Highlights - November 8, 2021

Tourism branding project – Council received and approved a report regarding the Tourism Brand Project. The new tourism brand and associated guidelines developed for Orangeville by Aubs & Mugg Inc. will be adopted, trademarked, and utilized to promote Orangeville as a tourism destination.

Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program – The Province and the Town of Orangeville entered the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (“OMCC”) Program Transfer Payment Agreement on March 18, 2018. The funding...

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Council Highlights - October 25, 2021

Orangeville Community Art Mosaic – Mayor Sandy Brown announced the unveiling earlier in the day of the Orangeville Community Art Mosaic. Located in Town Hall, the 500 tiles depict Orangeville scenes.

Integrity Commissioner, Council Training Session – Charles Harnick, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner provided information to Council on the function and role of the Integrity Commissioner. Mr. Harnick also provided training with respect to the Code of Conduct and answered questions from Council. 

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Council Highlights - October 18, 2021

Kin Club Charity Road Toll event – Council passed a by-law to permit the Kin Club of Orangeville to hold a road toll fundraising event at the intersections of Third Street and Fourth Avenue on October 23, 2021 or on any other alternate date in 2021 as approved by a designated staff member in Infrastructure Services.

Council remuneration – Council received a report on Council remuneration and approved a continuation of an annual cost of living adjustment equivalent to that which Town staff receive....

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Council Highlights - October 15, 2021

Orangeville Community Art Mosaic – Mayor Brown announced the unveiling earlier in the day of the Orangeville Community Art Mosaic.

Integrity Commissioner, Council Training Session – Charles Harnick, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner provided information to Council on the function and role of the Integrity Commissioner. Mr. Harnick also provided training with respect to the Code of Conduct and answered questions from Council. 

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Council Highlights - September 27, 2021

Recommendation report for 41 William Street – Council received and approved an application to pass a By-law to amend zoning for 41 William Street, to permit an additional detached and semi-detached dwelling. Broadway Brick Replacement Project Update – Council received a report that recommended all 23 receptacles be replaced, that the number of water filling stations be reduced to one, and that the bike rack designs incorporate arts and culture. The Orangeville BIA will contribute $50,000 to the cost....

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Council Highlights - September 13, 2021

Sign variance application – Council received a sign variance application from the Orangeville BIA to permit the placement of 25 sidewalk decals on public property. The decals will read “Thanks for shopping local” and measure 25 inches in diameter. They will be placed in the following locations: between John Street & Third/Wellington (20); Little York Street (1); Second Street between Broadway & First Ave (1); First Street between Broadway & First Avenue (1); and Mill Street between Broadway...

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Council Highlights - August 9, 2021

Orangeville Kin Club road toll – Council passed a by-law authorizing the Kin Club of Orangeville to hold a road toll event at Fourth Avenue and Third Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 18, 2021. 

60-62 Broadway, OPZ-2019-06, INS-2021-047 – These two parcels are located on the southeast corner of Broadway and Wellington Street. On August 29, 2019, applications were submitted to amend the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate the development of a five-storey mixed-use building....

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Council Highlights - July 12, 2021

Humber Lands – Primacare Living Solutions – Council heard a presentation by Matthew Melchior of Primacare Living Solutions with respect to a campus of care senior residences that would provide a continuum of care. A potential location for such a facility could be on the Humber Lands. Mr. Melchior requested to purchase the Humber Lands from the Town of Orangeville. Council referred the item to staff for review, comment and recommendations.

Men’s Homelessness Committee – Council amended the terms...

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