May 2, 2025 Town Page

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A look forward  – 
May 6, 2025 – Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – 10 a.m. 
A joint Finance and Legal and Legislative Services Memo regarding Council Discretionary Expenses will be on the agenda.

Development Services (DS) will share a Presentation and Memo on EG’s Complete Communities Secondary Plan Update. The purpose of the Secondary Plan is to establish a more detailed planning framework and urban land uses in accordance with the policies in the EG Official Plan and Region of York Official Plan, consistent with current Provincial Policy.

DS will also share additional reports and memos, including a 2024 Year End Building Activity Memo. Review the agenda.
Corporate Services (CS) will bring forward three updates: 

• Strategic Workforce Planning Presentation and Report
• Translation Policy Report
• Climate Action Program Update Presentation

CS and Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) are bringing forward exciting updates in the Health and Active Living Plaza Grand Opening Program Memo.

Engineering and Public Works is bringing forward two Revitalization updates: a Memo on the Downtown Mount Albert Revitalization, and a Report on the Yonge Street Revitalization.

A closed portion of the meeting will also take place as a part of the CWC to deal with the following matter: “Legal opinion regarding the duties of Members of Council in carrying out the activities of their office”.

Council – 2 p.m.
Several correspondence, recommendations and minutes appear on the agenda.

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Events Programmer – Special Events and Farmers Market
• Facility Attendant (Part time)
• Facility Operator (Part time)
• People and Belonging Associate
• Solutions Analyst (6 month contract)

Health and Active Living Plaza Opportunities:

• Events Staff
• Customer Service Representative
• Swim Instructor
• Head Instructor Guard
• Fitness Instructor
• Lifeguard, Seasonal

For details and to apply, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers.

Youth Week
Join us this week for FREE Youth Week Programs until May 7! Check out our various drop-in programs including:

• Youth Shinny
• Watercolour Workshop
• Youth Open-Gym
• Youth Board Game Night
• Youth Yoga
• Dodgeball Drop-in

Find dates and times at eastgwillimbury.ca/YouthWeek.

Sharon Hills Tennis Courts Construction
Construction has started at Sharon Hills Pickleball Court (191 Colonel Wayling Boulevard). The park remains open during construction. The construction is contained to the south end of the parking lot and open grass area next to the tennis court. The construction is expected to be complete in July! Stay up to date on more parks projects at eastgwillimbury.ca/ParksProjects. 

Smoke and CO Alarm Program
Every year EG Fire and Emergency Service (FES) conducts the annual Smoke and CO alarm program, which runs from April to October. The EGFES team will test all smoke alarms and CO alarms to make sure they are in good working condition and answer any other fire related questions you have. This program is free and available to all EG residents. Want to get involved? Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SmokeAlarms.

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market
The EG Artisan and Farmers Market opens on May 22, and we want you! We are looking for vendors for the upcoming season. Interested in joining us? We are looking for businesses, farmers, community groups, not-for-profit organizations, youth entrepreneurs, and food trucks to join our 2025 season. 

Learn more and apply at eastgwillimbury.ca/FarmersMarket.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Farmers Market would love to partner with you! Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and how your business can support as a community partner. 
For more information, please send us an email.

Climate Change Adaptation Plan Survey
EG is developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan and we need your input! Take the survey at eastgwillimbury.ca/EcoEmpowerment or join us virtually at our next workshop on May 15 at 8:30 p.m.  To register for the workshop, email environment@eastgwillimbury.ca.

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Never miss a payment - sign up for e-billing now! It's easy, eco-friendly, and efficient! E-billing saves the user's settings, making payments even easier the next time! Register now at eastgwillimbury.ca/ebilling.

Community Cleanup Program
Help keep our neighbourhoods, parks and trails clean! Do you want to get involved? Join us at the following Community Cleanup dates:

• May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre
• May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vivian Creek Park
• May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park
• June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridgeview Park and Vista Hills Park

Plan your own!

• Email the Environmental team your name, proposed date/time of the clean-up and location for the clean-up activity, and where the filled waste bags will be located after the cleanup. If you are organizing a large group event, please include that in your email.
• Kits can be picked up in Customer Service at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kits contain gloves and garbage bags.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Cleanup.

East Gwillimbury Artisan and Farmers Market
We are celebrating 15 years of the EG Artisan and Farmers Market. Join us for our grand opening on May 22 to shop local! Guests can also enjoy the touch-a-truck event in celebration of National Public Works Week, and attend our Community Open House to learn about various projects and initiatives happening in EG. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/FarmersMarket.

Community Open House
Join us on May 22 for our Community Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre! Want to learn more about the Town’s services? Ask an expert from one of our amazing Town staff! Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/OpenHouse.