May 19, 2022, Town Page

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Customer Service is available during facility closures. You can reach the team at 905-478-4282 or reach us online through either of these methods:

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Council highlights from the May 10, 2022, meeting

Official Plan Review Update
Staff hosted a statutory public meeting to seek feedback from members of the public and Council on the draft updated Official Plan (OP). The draft updated OP is being finalized based on feedback received and is scheduled to be brought back to Council for adoption in late June. Members of the project team are also attending upcoming Town events, including the Farmers Market Grand Opening and Community Open House to collect feedback. If you have any questions or comments, please email arobb@eastgwillimbury.ca or visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/opreview to have your say.

Watch past meetings online

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Join our team!

The Town is hiring various full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. We also hire for various ongoing positions.

Learn more or apply

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Idea Consultation

Don’t know where to begin when starting your own business? In partnership with the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University’s YSpace Idea Consultations can help you get started. This program provides entrepreneurs everything you need to launch or refine your business.

The program provides:

Free one-on-one consultation with a business professional
A defined roadmap aligned to your unique needs
Additional support and mentoring

Connect with us today at www.advantageeg.ca/entrepreneurshiphub/

Nomination Period is Open

If you are interested in running for office, nomination forms for the 2022 Municipal Election may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer during regular business hours and by appointment only. Candidates may file a nomination form until 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. For more information visit www.egvotes.ca

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Victoria Day Closure
Customer Service will be closed on Monday, May 23 and available again by phone on May 24. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3.

Farmers Market Grand Opening
Join us on Thursday, May 19, at 2 p.m. for our Farmers Market Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The market takes place every Thursday, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

EG Sports Complex COVID-19 Booster Clinic
York Region is opening pop-up vaccination clinics for booster doses on June 10 and June 24 at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex in the Canada Hall. Learn more: www.eastgwillimbury.ca/VaccineSupport

Community Clean Up
EG is organizing community clean-up kits for residents interested in picking up litter and debris. We will provide you with an EG tote bag, biodegradable garbage bags and disposable gloves. If interested, email mhemmingway@eastgwillimbury.ca

No Mow May
The Environmental Advisory Committee asks residents to help support pollinators this spring and avoid mowing lawns until June. It prevents the disturbance of insects and amphibians that may be burrowed or hiding in leaves and lawns and increases food sources for pollinators. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/NoMowMay

Artist Applications Open for 2022 Tapestry of Taste
Become a 2022 Tapestry of Taste Artist! This year’s theme is “Together Again” so be sure to consider it when submitting. Apply to be in the show by Friday, July 15, 2022, at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/TOT

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