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Construction Notice - Mount Albert Road and Leslie Street

The construction activity at the Civic Centre and the intersection at Leslie Street and Mount Albert Road continues.

The construction will result in lane restrictions and traffic delays. There will be traffic control persons and paid duty officers present during working hours to assist with traffic control.  It is anticipated that this work will take approximately two weeks. Access to the Civic Centre front entrance will be maintained through a single, traffic-controlled lane.

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Highlights from the February 22 meetingPublic Meeting - The Town hosted a public meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The application for 22356 Leslie Street is requesting permission to construct four accessory residential units on the property to provide living space for seasonal farm employees. Public comments can be sent...

Public Information Session - Sharon Heritage Conservation District

A Public Information Session will be held to receive input on the Sharon Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study on:Date: Tuesday March 28, 2023Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (drop-in)Location: Temperance Hall (18994 Leslie Street, Sharon)

Purpose of this Notice

The Town of East Gwillimbury has initiated an HCD Study under Section 41, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act for the historic community of Sharon.

About the Project

An HCD Study is the first step in understanding the historic significance of an area...

Seasonal road weight limits in effect

Beginning on Wednesday, March 1, seasonal load restrictions will be in effect.

Commercial vehicles or trailers with a weight above five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted and on all truck routes identified as restricted. These restrictions also apply to all non-truck routes.

During the spring thaw period, East Gwillimbury’s road network comprised of mostly surface treated roads cannot withstand heavy vehicle use and loads. Every year,...

East Gwillimbury Council invests in community safety and infrastructure

East Gwillimbury Council, at their meeting held on February 23, approved the 2023 Business Plan and Budget which reflects a total budget increase of 5.55%.

The approved budget includes a 2.8% tax levy increase to maintain existing programs and services and an additional 2.75% increase for dedicated services and additional staffing. The 2.75% tax levy increase will contribute to the future operating costs of the Health and Active Living Plaza which is currently under construction, maintenance of...