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Automated Speed Enforcement in Sharon

Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 12:16 PM

Slow down East Gwillimbury! York Region has installed an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera on Leslie St. in front of Sharon Public School. ASE is a system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits in identified areas. If a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit in an automated speed enforcement area, the automated speed enforcement system captures an image which is reviewed by a provincial offences officer. An image of the offence, license plate and ticket...

Town Looking to Identify Key Issues for Local Businesses

Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:12 AM

In recognition of the significant impact of the pandemic on local businesses, the Town of EG will be launching a Business Retention & Expansion (BR + E) interview initiative to better understand and respond to the needs of local businesses.

This project will use phone interviews to survey businesses to gain insights into how to best support their ongoing recovery. Analysis of the survey results will provide the Town with a comprehensive understanding of the future plans and needs of local businesses,...

Overnight permit parking permits available

Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 04:11 PM

The Town is offering a new permit-based overnight parking program.
The permitted parking program has been developed as a measure to address immediate parking challenges in the community while a more comprehensive analysis is undertaken.

Learn more about the Permit-Based Overnight Parking Program

Aerial view of a community recreation area featuring four blue pickleball courts and two blue shuffleboard courts enclosed by black fencing. Several people are playing on the courts. Behind the courts is a sand volleyball court, a covered pavilion with tables, paved walking paths, landscaped grass slopes, and young trees. Residential homes and parked vehicles line the surrounding streets. Provide your feedback on BizChat

Temporary Outdoor Pickleball Court Closure

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2026 04:06 PM

The outdoor pickleball courts at the Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Mortson Drive) will be closed on Monday, July 20 (weather permitting) while minor work is completed. The courts will re-open on Tuesday, July 21. Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements.

Aerial view of a partially occupied parking lot for the Nokiida trail, beside a wetland and historic lock structure. Several cars and a white van are parked in marked spaces, including accessible parking spots. The lot is bordered by grass, wooden fencing, and landscaped flower beds. A two-lane road with a turning-arrow marking runs along the right side of the image, while trees, water, and marsh vegetation fill the background. Provide your feedback on BizChat

Parking Lots Closure Notice: Thursday, July 16

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 02:08 PM

Please be advised that several EG parking lots will be temporarily closed on Thursday, July 16 for line painting and maintenance. The following lots will be affected: