May 31, 2024 Town Page

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A look ahead at upcoming Council meetings taking place on June 4.  

Committee of the Whole Council at 10 a.m. 

Meeting topics:  

• York Region presentation on Yonge Street Improvements. 

• A presentation and memo on Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. 

• Development Services report on Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications for Welland Developments at 574 Green Lane East . 

• Engineering and Public Works is bringing forward a report on Speed Limit Reduction on Centre Street and Doane Road and All-Way Stop installation at the Centre Street and Doane Road intersection. 

• Parks, Recreation and Culture memo provides an update on approved projects across EG beginning construction or scheduled to be completed in 2024. This includes trails, parks redevelopment, parkettes, parking, wetland improvements, and other recreation opportunities.  

• Also on the agenda is a memo on the EG Mayor and Council Charity Golf Tournament Committee providing the Youth and Community Initiatives Fund 2019 – 2023 Update, and information on the Fund Program Review and rebranding. 

Council will take place at 2 p.m.  

Get involved!
Review the Agenda at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas 
Make a deputation at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/deputations 
Watch the meeting at www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury

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School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
We’re celebrating EG’s awesome team of Crossing Guards from June 3 to 7! Thank you for the work you do every day to keep our community safe, assisting students getting safely to and from school and ensuring drivers and pedestrians are safe and alert! Learn more about Crossing Guards in EG at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/CrossingGuards

Splash Pads Opening Soon!
EG’s splash pads open June 1! Make a splash this summer at:

• Harvest Hills Park (183 Harvest Hills Blvd.)
• Holland Landing Community Centre Park (19513 Yonge St.)
• Murrell Park (950 Murrell Blvd.)
• Parkway Park (84 Oak Ave.)
• Ross Family Complex Park (19300 Centre St.)

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks

Canada Day Vendors
Come celebrate Canada Day with us! We are looking for vendors, community booths and sponsors. Apply by Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to be apart of EG's Canada Day celebration. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/CanadaDay

2024 Summer Program Registration
Sun's out, fun's out! Summer program registration is around the corner. Resident registration opens June 13, and June 14 for non-residents. Lock in your spot and don't miss out on exciting programs and activities taking place this summer. Find details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM)!
Join EG for Recreation and Parks Month! JRPM is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. Get involved with us and see events happening throughout June at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/JRPM

Grass Cuttings
Have you felt like your grass needs cutting every few days? Us too! Did you know that all of these factors can affect grass-cutting in EG?

• The more rain, the thicker, longer, and faster the grass grows - which means it takes longer to cut.
• If the grass or ground is wet (or soft), cutting can damage the turf and the equipment. Don't worry, we'll come back to finish these spots when it's dry!
• Town grass is cut in stages to limit the amount of trimmings left behind. We leave the trimmings behind because they act as a natural fertilizer and help our grass grow.
• Our lawns are pesticide-free (YAY!) which means that pesky weeds like dandelions will be cut as part of the regular trimming cycle.

All this trimming is done by 14 staff who cut over 350 acres every 10-12 days. This wet weather has made for excellent growing, but we're trying to keep up with our lawns too. Thanks for your understanding as we work our grasses off to keep up. 

Park and Trail Improvement Projects
Emily Park - will be closed from June 3 to August for improvements including a new shade structure, playground equipment, walkway rehabilitation, and tree planting.

Nokiidaa Trail - Due to the rainy weather earlier this week, we’ve adjusted our construction schedule and reopened the trail. The trail will be closed on Monday, June 3 to complete finishing touches, weather permitting. For updates on park improvement projects in EG, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ParksProjects

Highway 11 from Green Lane to the Bradford Boundary Construction
York Region is conducting construction from Green Lane to the Bradford Boundary. This is the first phase of construction which is expected to start in June 2024 and be completed in October 2024. More project details are available at york.ca/Highway11