December 20, 2024 Town Page

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A look back –
Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) December 17, 2024 – 2 p.m. 
The Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) department brought forward a presentation with key findings and preliminary direction for an Events Strategy to guide future planning and decisions relating to events in EG. 

The PRC team brought forward a report to implement a fee structure for public use of EV chargers at Town facilities. Fees will be implemented as a part of the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law. 

The results of the EG Employee Survey were presented to Council. EG also celebrated being selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers. This recognition highlights the Town’s commitment to foster a positive work environment, promote employee well-being, and provide exceptional career opportunities. 

Development services shared a memo on EG’s Secondary Plan. The Secondary Plan purpose is to establish a more detailed planning framework and urban land uses in accordance with the policies in the Town and York Region’s Official Plans, consistent with current Provincial Policy. 

Council Meeting – 6 p.m. 
Several items of meeting minutes, correspondence and by-laws were on the agenda. 

Council now breaks until January 2025.
The eNewsletter will return in January. 

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Birthday Party Package/Drop-In Leader, Seasonal
• Community Engagement and Permitting Supervisor
• Fitness Instructor - Tai Chi
• Fitness Instructor - Zumba
• Skate Guard
• Senior Planner

Summer Camps

• Camp Director
• Summer Camp Counsellor
• Summer Camp Counsellor - Junior
• Summer Camp Inclusion Counsellor
• Summer Camp Supervisor

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

EG Civic Centre Holiday Closure
Happy holidays, EG! The Civic Centre will be closed at noon on December 24 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 2. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. Find a complete list of Holiday hours at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! See you in 2025.

Sports Complex Customer Service Holiday Hours
The Sports Complex Customer Service desk will have adjusted hours during the holiday break. See the adjusted hours below or visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays:

• December 23 – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• December 24 – Closed
• December 25 – Closed
• December 26 – Closed
• December 27 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• December 28 – Closed
• December 29 – 3 to 7 p.m.
• December 30 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• December 31 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• January 1 – Closed
• January 2 – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents can visit the Customer Service desk in person to complete payments, ask questions or purchase waste bins. For details on programs available throughout the holiday break, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Programs. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Service Team at leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca or 905-478-3826.

Christmas Tree Collection
Christmas tree collection will take place on your scheduled collection day from January 6 to 10, 2025. Please remove all decorations, nails, tree stands, and plastic tree bags and ensure that trees are easily accessible. Crews will not dig or climb snowbanks to retrieve a tree.

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Register now at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ebilling.

Waste Calendar
Keep a close eye on your mail so you don't miss the 2025 Waste Calendar! EG’s 2025 Waste Calendars are being mailed out to homes and should arrive in early-mid January! Never miss a collection or a notice with the Recycle Coach App! Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste.

Winter Parking Reminders
Winter is here in EG which means winter parking regulations are in effect! Remember:

• Do not park on the street during snow clearing operations. Vehicles parked on the street during snow clearing operations are subject to fines.
• Do not let vehicles or objects overhang onto the street or sidewalk.
• All Parking Consideration Forms are not valid during a winter weather event.
• There is a year-round three-hour street parking limit. Vehicles parked on the street longer than three hours are subject to fines.
• Vehicles can not be parked on the street between 2 and 6 a.m. year-round.

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parking.

Park with Peace
EG is not issuing parking tickets for residents parked more than the standard three-hour limit, or between 2 and 6 a.m. from December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025!  Vehicles parked on the road during snow clearing operations are not exempt from tickets. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parking.

Snow Clearing Assistance Program
East Gwillimbury is offering snow removal services to residents aged 65 and older or those with disabilities. Space is limited. Apply by April 15, 2025, online or in person at the Civic Centre or Sports Complex Customer Service desks. For more details, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowAssistance.

Resident Registration
Winter program registration is open for everyone! Starting this season, a $15 fee (plus applicable taxes) for non-residents will apply to all registered programs and camps. Find a program for you:

• Aquatic programs
• Fitness programs
• Child and youth programs
• Adult programs
• Skating programs
• And more!

Register now at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.