October 21, 2021 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 Workshop Highlights

From October 13, 2021

By-law Updates - Staff presented updates on three regulatory Town by-laws. Updates shared during the workshop include changes to the Noise and Firearm Discharge By-laws, results of the public survey, and options for a potential Snowmobile Bylaw. Based on feedback from Council, staff will bring forward the updated Noise and Firearm Discharge By-laws for Council approval and seek feedback from members of the public and municipal comparators regarding a Snowmobile By-law. For more information, visit our By-laws page.

Tree Preservation - Staff presented an update on tree preservation in EG, focusing on tree preservation during development, property standards and tree assessments and a possible private property tree preservation by-law. As part of next steps, staff will work with the Environmental Advisory Committee to review the workshop topics and options for Council consideration.

Municipal Grant Program: Grant Intake 3 - As part of the Town’s modernization program, staff provided an overview of projects that will be included in EG’s application for the next round of provincial grant funding. EG’s Business Solutions Advisory team identified the following projects for inclusion: Fire and Emergency Services Review in partnership with the Town of Georgina, Business Applications Implementation Program and Winter Operations Modernization Program. Visit our Modernization page to learn more about the Town’s modernization program.

Get involved with Council Meetings!

To view EG's Council Meeting schedule, visit our Council Calendar.

Watch it live at: https://eastgwillimbury.civicweb.net/Portal/
If you miss the meetings you can watch them at: www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury

Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

This first and second dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic is open to all individuals 12 years of age and older.

Where: Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury)
When: Thursday, October 28, 2021
Vaccine Available: Pfizer and Moderna

For other clinics and vaccine information, please visit our COVID-19 vaccine page.

Public Notices

Property Taxes Are Due

Final 2021 residential tax bills have been mailed and payments are due on October 29. Payments can be made at the Civic Centre, at your bank, online/phone banking or through a preauthorized payment plan. Please contact the Town at 905-478- 4282 or send us and email for any questions.

Civic Centre Is Open

We are excited to welcome you back to the Civic Centre! EG’s Customer Service counter is open for various in-person services, including completing payments, scheduling appointments and dropping/picking up items. Before visiting, please complete the COVID-19 Screening form, wear a face mask, and practice physical distancing. Visit our What Is Available page for more information.

Calling All Swimmers! EG Needs You!

Do you love the water? Do you love to swim? Do you have valid First Aid, CPR and Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification? EG is looking for Swim Instructors to teach swimming lessons in the coming seasons! To apply, visit our Careers page.

Overnight Parking Permit Program

The Overnight Parking Permit Program has been extended! Residents can pre-purchase a permit for $100/ per 30 day period. For more information or to apply for a permit, visit our Parking Permit page.

Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD/Gypsy Moth) Egg Masses

As you are cleaning up your gardens and yards for winter, make sure you are checking for LDD egg masses! LDD egg masses are oval in shape, tan in colour and fuzzy in texture. They tend to be on tree trunks and on the underside of branches and leaves. To reduce the LDD caterpillar population and damage done next year, it is important to remove these egg masses now. Visit our LDD: Protect Your Trees page for step-by-step instructions and tips.

Notice of Virtual Public Meeting

A Statutory Public Meeting is Re-Scheduled for

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6 p.m.

The virtual public meeting for 21035 Leslie Street (ZBA.21.05) has been rescheduled from November 2nd to November 16th. For more information, please visit the project page.

Application(s): Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment
Applicant: Thorstone Consulting Services
Proposal: To permit an existing accessory building on the subject lands through a temporary use by-law for a garden suite. Other accessory buildings on the subject lands are non-habitable. The temporary use by-law will be in effect for 20 years from the day of passing of the by-law.
File Number: ZBA.21.05
Property: 21035 Leslie Street

Get Involved:
Any person may express their comments regarding the application. The meeting will be streamed live online at www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury. You may participate in the public meeting by phone, video conference or in writing. Please register with the Town Clerk ahead of the public meeting.

Contact:
For any comments or questions please email Rina Zhou, or 905-478-4283 ext. 1287.

Public Open House Notice

Capital Project CP-19-026 Emily Park Redevelopment and Simcoe Trail Extension

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Holland Landing Community Centre, York Room
19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing

Join Town staff to review preliminary conceptual designs and share your thoughts on the Emily Park Redevelopment and Simcoe Trail Extension project. For more information, visit our Emily Park and Simcoe Trail page.

Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD/Gypsy Moth) Egg Masses

Community Events

Award Winning Author Discussion - Join the Friends of East Gwillimbury Library on November 4 at 7 p.m. as they welcome Kathleen Winter, author of Annabel, as she discusses her new book Undersong. Registration is required. The registration fee is $10 or $35 for registration and a copy of the book. Visit this event page for more information!

Mount Albert Food Pantry - October 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Mount Albert United Church.

EG Food Pantry - October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre.

James Anglican Church Food Pantry - Open every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, located at 18804 Leslie Street. Residents can drop in to the food pantry for assistance, if you require clothing, please call 905-478-1959 to make arrangements for pick-up.

Visit our website calendar to learn about all upcoming and new events in the EG community or to submit an event of your own! Check out our Calendar now!